Dollar/Yen Drops as US Treasury Yields DeclineThe Dollar/Yen exchange rate experienced losses from the start of Tuesday’s trading, influenced by the downward trend in US Treasury yields, to which the pair has a direct correlation. The decline in sovereign bond yields was attributed to a drop in US consumer confidence.Impact …
Read More »Reading Between the Lines: Eurozone Economy Gains Momentum as Manufacturing Rebounds
The eurozone’s economic outlook is brightening as the composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for March climbed to 50.4, up from 50.2 in February, signaling continued expansion in private sector activity. This uptick, driven largely by renewed optimism in Germany’s manufacturing sector, marks a strong finish to the first quarter of …
Read More »US Stocks Attempt Recovery Amidst Federal Reserve’s Hawkish Stance
US stocks are attempting a cautious recovery on Tuesday, navigating a landscape fraught with negative pressures. These include a confluence of lackluster economic data and recent statements from the Federal Reserve, signaling a potential inclination to maintain current interest rate levels for an extended period.Adding to investor concerns, the Conference …
Read More »Dollar Under Pressure: Tariffs, Leaks, and Economic Data Stir Market Concerns
The US Dollar is navigating a volatile landscape, as geopolitical tensions and a series of concerning economic indicators exert downward pressure. The US Dollar Index (DXY), a key metric tracking the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, has retreated below the critical 104.00 level after a brief attempt …
Read More »Echoes of the 1970s? Stagflation Whispers Grow in US Economy
A creeping unease is settling over the U.S. economic landscape, with whispers of “stagflation-lite” now circulating among market observers. The term, a chilling reminder of the economic turmoil of the 1970s, describes a period of simultaneous high inflation and high unemployment – a scenario many hoped was consigned to history. …
Read More »Dollar Rises on Strong U.S. Services Data, But Gains Limited by Trade Uncertainty
The U.S. dollar edged higher on Tuesday, supported by strong services sector data, but gains were capped by lingering uncertainty over U.S. trade policies. Key Highlights: Dollar Index rose 0.1% to 104.000, near a three-week high. EUR/USD fell 0.2% to 1.0786, hitting its lowest level since early March. GBP/USD dropped …
Read More »Gold Holds Above $3,000 Amid Easing Trump Tariff Concerns
Gold prices edged higher on Tuesday, remaining below last week’s record highs as market fears over U.S. President Donald Trump’s planned trade tariffs eased. However, haven demand remained resilient amid lingering uncertainty over the exact scope of the tariffs, keeping gold near key psychological levels. Gold Market Overview: Spot gold …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session: Dollar Roars Back as Tariffs and Yields Steal the Show – March 25 Rundown
Developments and DataThe US Dollar extended its rebound, reaching two-week peaks near 104.40, buoyed by weekend tariff news, while fears of a US economic slowdown appear to have eased slightly. The US Dollar Index (DXY) secured its fourth straight day of gains, decisively breaking past 104.00, supported by a notable …
Read More »Gold Slips as Trade Fears Ease and Dollar Shines: A Bumpy Road Ahead
Gold prices dipped by 0.67% on March 24, 2025, settling at $3,002 per ounce, as easing global trade tensions and a stronger U.S. dollar curbed the metal’s upward momentum.The decline marked the third consecutive day of losses for gold, driven by news that the Trump administration plans to impose targeted …
Read More »Trump’s Tariff Twist: Liberation Day Looms as Treasury Yields Climb
The scope of the current approach to imposing customs tariffs, set to take effect on April 2, will reportedly narrow, seemingly canceling the tariffs that were scheduled to be applied to certain sectors. Instead, a reciprocal tariff will be imposed targeting a specific group of countries that account for the …
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