The US Dollar and Japanese Yen have been locked in a state of high volatility, with the USD/JPY pair currently hovering around 147.46. This tight, indecisive trading range, marked by a wide intraday swing, speaks to a market grappling with contradictory signals. On one hand, the pair has shed value …
Read More »Bonds Rally and Satellite Stock Soar
The financial world is buzzing with a renewed sense of caution, and the numbers tell the story. The yield on the 10-year Treasury bond is continuing its sharp decline, now hovering near its lowest point of the year. This drop, which pushes bond prices higher, is largely driven by growing …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session – On the Eve of NFP Revision: What’s Next for the US Dollar?
The US dollar continues its recent downward trend, a movement influenced by ongoing analysis of the latest employment figures and growing speculation about potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. This has left the currency under close watch by market participants. The US Dollar Index (DXY) recently slipped to …
Read More »U.S. Stocks Await Key Economic Data
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) traded near 45,500 on Monday, as investors paused ahead of a critical week for economic data. While other major indexes, particularly those with a higher concentration of technology stocks, posted gains and hit new records, the Dow remained relatively flat. This cautious sentiment reflects …
Read More »Türkiye’s Economic Outlook: Inflation, Growth, and Currency
The government of the Republic of Türkiye has released its annual medium-term economic program, outlining its strategy to combat inflation and manage economic growth. The plan projects a gradual decline in inflation, targeting a drop to 28.5% this year, 16% in 2026, and finally reaching single digits in 2027—a year …
Read More »Rising Inflation Fears and Job Market Woes Grip US Consumers
Consumer confidence is wavering as inflation expectations climb and job security concerns deepen, according to recent data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The latest survey reveals a growing unease among Americans, driven by rising costs and a weakening outlook for employment. This mounting sense of uncertainty highlights …
Read More »What does a jobs report revision mean for the US Dollar?
The US Dollar is starting the week on a defensive note as markets await a key data release that could shed new light on the health of the American labor market. On Tuesday, September 9, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will publish its preliminary annual revision of Nonfarm Payrolls …
Read More »Weekly Recap: The Big Reveal – Why the Weak Jobs Report Is Good News for Some Markets
Last week, the U.S. financial landscape was fundamentally reshaped by a single piece of economic data: a stunningly weak jobs report for August. The report showed a mere 22,000 jobs added, well below the 75,000 forecast, while the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3%. For some, these numbers might signal …
Read More »What Does the Recent Oil Price Drop Reveal About the Global Economy?
The price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil has just hit a new low, trading around $61.87 a barrel. This sharp decline, extending a three-day losing streak, is a direct result of market anxieties swirling around the upcoming OPEC+ meeting. With Saudi Arabia reportedly pushing for a significant increase …
Read More »Is the “Trump Put” Back? Why Wall Street Is Cheering on Weak Jobs Data
It’s been an unusual week on Wall Street, and Friday was the strangest day yet. After a series of reports showed a softening labor market, the latest jobs report landed with a thud: the US economy added just 22,000 jobs in August, far fewer than anyone expected. Stocks, which had …
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