The price of bitcoin is starting to show signs resembling a market top, which indicates that selling pressure may be increasing. Stablecoin interest appears to be at a low level given that whales have not shown any movement in that direction despite an increase in social mentions. At the time …
Read More »Macklem: BoC considered need for rates to stay higher longer
Tiff Macklem, the governor of the Bank of Canada, stated in her opening remarks before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance that the central bank has examined the necessity for rates to be higher for a longer period of time in order to bring inflation back to the …
Read More »Ahead of API, WTI slides to multi-day lows near $80.00
Prices for WTI extended last US session’s drop near $80.00 though crude oil received some initial support from encouraging Chinese data. The API’s weekly report on inventory is awaited at the moment. On Tuesday, renewed selling pressure pushes the price of a barrel of American benchmark sweet light crude oil …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session 17/04/2023
On Monday, the US Dollar Index increased for the second day in a row as the chances of the Fed raising rates again at its May meeting increased and the possibilities of a rate cut later in 2023 decreased. Data from the US exceeded forecasts, with the Empire Manufacturing Index …
Read More »Gold recovers on US dollar’s correction
A slight pullback in the USD Index coincided with an effort at a recovery in the gold price, which scaled to close to $1,994.60. It would not be reasonable to view Gold’s upward trend as a reversal given the strong odds on another Fed rate hike.The Fed’s Beige Book will …
Read More »USD/CAD rebounds on stronger US dollar, Oil price
After a two-day recovery from its lowest points since mid-February, the USD/CAD steadily climbs upward. The US dollar applauds hawkish Fed expectations and optimistic yields to continue the recovery from the previous week. The present oil price is affected by the stronger dollar, concerns about the economy’s recovery, and apprehension …
Read More »US equities advance following earliest batch of corporate earnings
Monday’s trading session saw an increase in US stocks as another round of crucial earnings started. Following the fall of Silicon Valley Bank last month, investors are still paying close attention to financial institutions’ earnings. The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite (IXIC), the S&P 500 (GSPC), and the Dow Jones Industrial Average …
Read More »Why is Wall Street worried about US debt ceiling?
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy traveled to the New York Stock Exchange Monday to deliver a warning to Wall Street about the debt ceiling crisis.There is a growing chance Washington “will bumble into the first default in our nation’s history,” the Republican said on his 100th day as House Speaker, adding …
Read More »USD/JPY gains momentum on surging US Treasury yields
The USD/JPY pair hit new five-week highs at 134.57; it is currently trading at 134.42, with bulls seeking 135.00. The USD/JPY oscillators favour more upward movement. Below 134.00, there are dangers on the downside that could push the USD/JPY rate as low as 133.00. Following the Federal Reserve (Fed) policymakers’ …
Read More »Gold extends slide amid dollar strength
Gold price resumed downside on Monday, fall to the $1,980$ area. The Us Dollar rises across the board, boosted by higher US yields.Gold price resumed the downside on Monday, breaking under $1,990. XAU/USD bottomed at $1,980 reaching the lowest level in a week. The precious metal is trading at 1995.70, …
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