The dollar rose on Wednesday, recouping part of the losses it incurred on Tuesday night as the downward trend in US bond yields stopped for a year high. Subprime currencies, including the Australian and New Zealand dollars, retreated after posting big gains on Tuesday. Bitcoin slipped after previously exceeding $55,000 …
Read More »Supply Data Weighs on Oil while Output Cuts and Forecasts Provide Support
Oil prices declined on Tuesday for the second consecutive session, amid expectations for a buildup in U.S. crude supplies. A recent S&P Global Platts poll of market analysts estimated that oil inventories increased last week by 2.7 million barrels, following a huge surge of 21.6 million barrels in the week …
Read More »Currencies Overview: USD Down From Its Three-And-a-Half-Month High as Bond Yields Stabilize
The dollar fell from its highest in three and a half months today, Tuesday, as US Treasury yields stabilized, allowing gains for riskier currencies such as the British pound and the Australian and New Zealand dollars. The index measuring the strength of the dollar against a basket of other currencies …
Read More »U.S. Department of State: Those Whose visa Applications Were Denied Due to Trump’s Decision Apply Again
The US State Department said that most of those who applied for US visas and were rejected due to Trump’s decision to ban entry to citizens of 13 countries can seek to reconsider their applications or apply for new ones. President Joe Biden canceled the ban on entry to certain …
Read More »House to Vote on $1.9 Tr Relief Bill on Wednesday
The United States House of Representatives is set to hold a final vote on the $1.9 trillion relief bill next Wednesday. It was originally planned that the vote will take place on Tuesday, but CNN reported that it will most likely take place on Wednesday, citing senior Democrats in Congress. …
Read More »Powell’s Comments Spark Negative Market Reaction
The Chairman of the United States Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, expects a rise in inflation in the U.S. in the coming period, but ruled out that it will impose enough pressure to raise interest rates. “We expect that as the economy reopens and hopefully picks up, we will see inflation …
Read More »Currencies Overview: The US Dollar Consolidates Before The US Federal Reserve’s Speech
The dollar reached its highest level against the yen in 7 months today, Thursday, as it received support from a more regular rise in US Treasury yields ahead of a speech by Jerome Powell, the head of the US Federal Reserve, that may determine the direction the global currency and …
Read More »Fed’s Beige Book Highlights Modest Growth as Economy Recovers from Pandemic
The United States Federal Reserve’s Beige Book for February 2021 showed that overall economic activity expanded modestly from January to mid-February for most districts, which reflected in improved business confidence, as most businesses remain optimistic regarding the next 6-12 months. The optimism is driven by the rollout of Coronavirus vaccines, …
Read More »OPEC+ Considering Extending Oil Production Cuts in April
Sources in OPEC+ told Reuters that the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, a group known as OPEC+, are considering extending oil production cuts from March to April instead of increasing production due to the fragility of crude markets due to continuing concerns about the Coronavirus …
Read More »Currencies Overview: The US Dollar Weakened as Risk Sentiment Recovered
The dollar, which is generally considered a safe haven, remained weak on Wednesday, March 3rd, as Treasury yields continued to decline, restoring some calm to global markets and sparking renewed demand for riskier assets. Riskier currencies, including the Australian dollar and the Norwegian kroner, held onto the two-day streak of …
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