The upward momentum of the US dollar encountered resistance on Tuesday as traders maintained their expectations of multiple interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year, citing signs of slowing US inflation. Meanwhile, in the cryptocurrency sphere, Bitcoin continued to hover near its highest level since April 2022, driven …
Read More »Euro area Retail Sales decline in November
The latest economic data from the Euro area provides a snapshot of the region’s economic conditions: Retail Sales: In November, Eurostat reported a decline of 0.3% in retail sales on a monthly basis.This follows the revised increase of 0.4% (originally reported as 0.1%) recorded in October.The reported figure aligns with …
Read More »Dollar consolidates as US inflation data nears announcement
The dollar found stability on Monday as market participants awaited the release of a crucial US inflation data report later in the week. This report is anticipated to offer further insights into the expected monetary policy stance at the Federal Reserve, following a cautious start to the year with diminished …
Read More »WTI slides below $74 amid geopolitical tensions
The spillover from the Middle East crisis has disrupted crude oil markets, causing cargo ships to be diverted from the Red Sea for the foreseeable future. On Friday, there was a small increase in West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Crude Oil, which hit 74.27, but a decline in American crude, …
Read More »How has US dollar reacted to NFP data?
The Dollar Index is currently trading just above 102.00, showing a downtick of 0.30% due to the markets adjusting dovish bets post the release of December’s Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) and the ISM PMIs. Earlier on Friday, the dollar experienced a strong reaction to the recent NFP report in the United …
Read More »US Dollar is heading for its best weekly performance since July
The dollar exhibited a robust performance on Friday, poised to conclude the week with its most significant gain since July. This surge is attributed to diminishing expectations of an imminent and substantial cut in interest rates for the year, a sentiment prevailing in the market ahead of the eagerly anticipated …
Read More »NFP Preview, Potential Price Reaction
It is anticipated that the December NFP report will reveal a higher-than-anticipated number, with headline employment growth possibly falling between 170K and 225K. Economists and traders anticipate that the US added 168K net new jobs in the report, while average hourly wages increased by 0.3% m/m (3.9% y/y) and the …
Read More »USD/JPY rallies following US labour data
The USD/JPY pair advanced 1% to the 147.70 level. US Jobless Claims for the week ending December 30 were reported at 202K, which was less than expected. With 164K new employment added in December, the US ADP Employment Change exceeded expectations.The pair rises while the US economy remains stable. The …
Read More »Dollar rebounds as bets on a rate cut in US decline
The dollar strengthened on Thursday, aligning with a reconsideration of expectations for the extent of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate reduction this year. This shift occurred amid market caution following a surge in risk appetite last month. In Asia, the dollar reached its highest levels against the yen in two …
Read More »Gold retreats following FOMC minutes
Gold retreats to a two-week low as the FOMC minutes reveal no dovish slant even though they acknowledge progress in inflation. The US Dollar Index rises 1.11% while the precious metal struggles with a loss of nearly 1%, indicating strong USD performance. The market is focusing on December’s Nonfarm Payrolls …
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