European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Tuesday that they are not seeing a wage-price spiral in the Eurozone and explained that wage growth is a part of ‘catching up,’ as reported by Reuters.Lagarde further noted that the headline inflation has begun to slowdown but reiterated that they intend …
Read More »US: S&P Services PMI improves to 50.5 in February vs. 47.2 expected
S&P Global Services PMI recovered above 50 in February’s flash estimate. The US Dollar Index continues to push higher above 104.00. The dollar also gathered strength against its rival currencies with the initial reaction and the US Dollar Index was last seen rising 0.35% on the day at 104.22.Business activity …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session 20/02/2023
The week has got an obviously quiet beginning as the United States observes the President’s Day holiday. Economic Data The absence of macroeconomic releases helped majors to trade within tight intraday ranges. Liquidity is thin and the market sentiment is sour. Key Developments North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile …
Read More »Oil surges 1% on Chinese demand hopes
Oil prices surged over 1% on Monday, buoyed by optimism over Chinese demand, continued production curbs by major producers and Russia’s plans to rein in supply.Brent crude settled up $1.07, or 0.95%, at $83.56 a barrel. WTI for March, which expires on Tuesday, last rose 86 cents, or 1.12%, at …
Read More »EUR/USD reluctatnt to leave Friday’s range as traders await the next catalyst
EUR/USD pair is stuck in a range and awaits major data this week. Traders will have both Eurozone and US economic calendar to potentially find catalysts that will move the EUR/USD.EUR/USD is moving sideways during the US holiday, the pair seems reluctant to leave Friday’s price range. The Euro has …
Read More »Gold could face losses as bond yields continue surging
As bond yields surge, investors Advised To Build Strategic Position in the gold marketEconomists do expect to see lower gold prices in the near term as markets begin to price in further aggressive monetary policy action from the Fed. Higher inflation prompted markets to price in a 21% chance that …
Read More »Noor Capital | Interview with Mohammed Hashad on Dubai TV – February 20, 2023
In an interview on Dubai TV, Mohammed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital and member of the American Association of Technical Analysts, highlighted and commented on the most important developments in financial markets.ECB’s Upcoming Rate DecisionAsked about the expected scenario for the European Central Bank’s decision to …
Read More »Official: SNB is still willing to be active on the forex markets
The Swiss National Bank is “still willing” to be active on the foreign currency markets in pursuing its goal of price stability, Vice Chairman Martin Schlegel said on Monday.“If the Swiss franc depreciates we are ready to sell foreign exchange, if the Swiss franc appreciates strongly we are willing to …
Read More »Chinese shares lead gains as US observes Presidents Day
US futures waver as investors consider latest signals on interest rates. Meanwhile, global markets were mixed Monday amid volatility, with US futures struggling for direction in holiday trading ahead of another busy week in terms of economic data.Futures tied to the S&P 500 edged down 0.1%, as did those tied …
Read More »GBP/USD recovered, with little hope to stage a sustainable rise.
The British Pound fought back from below 1.20/USD and the 200-DMA (1.1938) on Friday but conviction for a return to 1.2450 is low based on the outlook for a widening in US/UK rate differentials. Based on implied market rates, the Fed/BoE spread could widen to almost 100 bps in 2Q, …
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