Despite higher-than-expected February inflation data, US stocks continued to rise, with the S&P 500 rising nearly 1%, the Nasdaq Composite climbing 1.4%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average increasing 0.6%. Treasury yields also rose, with the 10-year yield rising 4 basis points to trade around 4.15%. Gold prices fell 1% …
Read More »Pound Sterling Declines Amid Labor Market Data, Profit-Taking
Correction and Profit-Taking Processes Drive Sterling Lower In the European market on Tuesday, the pound sterling faced downward pressure against a basket of global currencies, extending losses for the second consecutive day against the US dollar. This decline comes as the pound moves away from its eight-month high, driven by …
Read More »Yen Sees Largest Decline in a Month Against Dollar
Japanese Officials’ Comments Dampen Expectations of Policy Shift The yen experienced its most substantial daily decline against the dollar in a month on Tuesday, following remarks from Japanese officials that tempered expectations of an imminent shift in monetary policy by the Bank of Japan (BOJ). Dollar Stable Ahead of US …
Read More »Asian Currencies Stagnate as Market Awaits U.S. Inflation Data
Japanese Yen Weakens Amidst BOJ Comments, Other Asian Currencies Remain Stable On Tuesday, most Asian currencies saw minimal movement while the dollar stabilized as markets awaited crucial U.S. inflation data, which could offer indications of the Federal Reserve’s stance on interest rates. Japanese Yen Retreats After BOJ Comments The Japanese …
Read More »Is Bitcoin’s Recent Rally Just A Beginning?
The BTC/USD pair has risen past $72,000, setting a new record, but this is a long way from the top that some analysts of the biggest cryptocurrency in the world had predicted. By year’s end, Standard Chartered believes bitcoin will hit $100,000, while research company Fundstrat has set a target …
Read More »S&P 500 closes lower for a second session as tech rally eases
Monday saw a decline in the S&P 500 as the rally that lifted the major averages to all-time highs faded out. Aside from that, investors were anticipating new US inflation data, including the impending CPI print. The heavily weighted Nasdaq Composite had a decline of 0.41%, while the broad S&P …
Read More »Forex Overview: Yen Gains Momentum Amidst Prospects of Rising Interest Rates in Japan
Bitcoin Hits New Record High, Dollar Remains Under Pressure The yen continued its ascent on Monday, buoyed by an upward revision in Japan’s growth figures, which fueled speculation that interest rates could see an increase this month. Meanwhile, bitcoin soared to a new record high above $71,600, adding to the …
Read More »Forex Overview: USD Weakens Ahead of Inflation Data Amidst Fed Rate-Cut Speculation
Early European Trading Reflects Dollar’s Slip In the early hours of European trade on Monday, the U.S. dollar continued its descent, hovering near two-month lows as market participants awaited crucial U.S. inflation data for insights into the timing of potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Dollar Index Declines …
Read More »European Stocks Extend Losses Amid Global Market Weakness
Continued Decline Mirrors Asian and Wall Street Trends European stock markets sustained losses on Monday, echoing the downward trajectory witnessed in Asian markets overnight and fueled by Friday’s downturn on Wall Street. The impending release of pivotal U.S. inflation data added to the prevailing apprehension among investors. European Indices Under …
Read More »Gold Prices Hold Firm Below Record Highs Amid Inflation Anticipation
Gold Maintains Strength Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data Gold prices exhibited resilience just below record highs in Asian trading on Monday, as market attention shifted towards eagerly awaited U.S. inflation figures. Investors awaited further indications on the timing of potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, which could significantly …
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