Treasury yields soared after robust retail sales data caused traders to reassess their views on the length of the Federal Reserve’s tightening cycle.The benchmark 10-year note was last down 34/32, yielding 4.851% (versus 4.71% on Monday), while the 30-year bond was last down 42/32, yielding 3.9579% (versus 3.866% on Monday).The …
Read More »Dollar retreats despite strong US economic activity data
Despite encouraging economic activity data, the US Dollar has retreated from its daily highs. The dollar has been weakened by a supportive market environment and a risk-on flow. The US Treasury yields are close to their highest levels in two weeks, limiting the potential downside. The Federal Reserve has raised …
Read More »EUR/USD climbs amid risk-on pulse following key US data
The EUR/USD pair is on track for a higher opening on Tuesday as risk appetite returns to the markets after a brief respite. Investor sentiment is on the rise following a positive surprise in US Retail Sales, prompting the USD to take a breather. The pair is pushing higher amid …
Read More »How far is Fed’s Powell stuck in interest rate debate?
US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is scheduled to make his final public appearance before the Fed’s policy-setting committee on Thursday. The speech is scheduled to take place before the committee’s October 31-November 1 policy meeting.Powell’s speech is expected to focus on the recent rapid increases in bond yields, which …
Read More »Gold surges following US Retail Sales data
Gold prices have seen an upward trend as US Retail Sales data showed a 0.7% increase in September, surpassing the expected 0.3% increase. This comes amid rising Middle-East tensions and the upcoming speech from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who is expected to provide significant guidance on interest rates. Gold is …
Read More »Sec. Yellen’s remarks raise fresh questions on digital services taxes
US Secretary of the Treasury, Janet Yellen, has raised fresh questions about the possibility of the US signing a multilateral treaty as part of a global tax deal. Yellen, speaking on a trip to Luxembourg, said that the US will not be able to sign the multilateral treaty, which is …
Read More »Explainer: What Inevitable Problem Could Fed’s Policy Create?
When the Fed raises interest rates and the yield curve inverts, someone will inevitably push the “big red button.” But this is also where the media is wrong about the 1995 “soft landing” scenario. The economy didn’t “soften” in 1995; crisis events did. But more importantly, when the yield curve …
Read More »GBP/JPY rebounds on dovish BoE
The GBP/JPY is rebounding from last week’s dip. It is a heavy week on the economic calendar for the Pound Sterling, with wages, inflation, and Retail Sales inbound.Dovish comments from BoE officials are capping upside potential for the GBP. The GBP/JPY is seeing gains for Monday, trading into 182.50 after …
Read More »China’s strong imports raise questions on weak economic outlook
China’s imports of major commodities continued resilient in September, despite all the discussion that insisted that the Chinese economy is struggling for momentum. Imports of crude oil, natural gas, coal, and iron ore dropped slightly from August, but all were higher than in September last year. The first nine months …
Read More »US stocks surge with main focus on corporate earnings
Wall Street’s main indexes advanced on Monday as investors awaited key economic data and major corporate earnings this week for clues on the U.S. economy and monitoring the Israel-Hamas conflict. Long-dated US Treasury yields gained as the United States sought to prevent an escalation in tensions, with Secretary of State …
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