US Treasury bond yields have been declining since the beginning of daily trading on Thursday, affected by inflation readings. The latest CPI print, for April, shed light on positive numbers that may push the Fed in the direction of lowering interest rates.The consumer price index reading in the United States …
Read More »USD/JPY declines following soft US CPI inflation
The USD/JPY pair is easing back, US Dollar sees broad-market selling pressure. US CPI inflation ticked lower, sparking rate cut hopes. Japanese GDP in the barrel for early Thursday. The USD/JPY pair eased on Wednesday, backsliding into the 155.00 handle after the US Dollar (USD) eased across the board, shedding …
Read More »GBP/USD climbs following US inflation data
GBP/USD climbs past 100-DMA, with buyers gaining traction. Buying interest remains strong, as RSI points upwards, yet to become overbought. Key resistance lies at 1.2670, which would exacerbate followed by 1.2700. Sellers target a close below the 100-DMA to challenge 1.2600.The Pound Sterling advanced some 0.30% and hit a five-week …
Read More »US Consumer Price Index (CPI) Matching Market Expectations
The latest report from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reveals that the Consumer Price Index (CPI), a key measure of inflation in the United States, remained unchanged at 3.4% on a yearly basis for the month of April. This figure aligns precisely with market forecasts, indicating stability in …
Read More »European Stocks Hit Record High on Upbeat Earnings, Await U.S. Inflation Data
Record High for European StocksEurope’s benchmark index surged to a record high on Wednesday, propelled by optimistic earnings reports in the industrial and healthcare sectors. The pan-European STOXX 600 climbed 0.4%, building on its previous record close. Earnings BoostShares of credit data firm Experian soared 7.8% after announcing an optimistic …
Read More »Bitcoin Falls Amidst Dollar Weakness and Regulatory Concerns, Altcoins Extend Losses Ahead of U.S. CPI Data
Bitcoin’s DownturnBitcoin experienced a slight decline on Wednesday, failing to capitalize on a weakened dollar as traders adopted a cautious stance ahead of key U.S. consumer inflation data. The world’s largest cryptocurrency dipped by 0.9% to $61,974.9, signaling subdued market sentiment. Fed’s Cautionary RemarksBitcoin’s lackluster performance persisted despite the dollar’s …
Read More »Gold Steadies, Copper Hits Two-Year Highs as Markets Brace for U.S. Inflation Data
Gold’s Resilience:Gold prices stabilized in Asian trading on Wednesday, benefiting from a weaker dollar as investors awaited key U.S. consumer inflation data. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks suggesting a pause in U.S. rate hikes contributed to the dollar’s decline, supporting gold’s overnight gains. Anticipation of CPI Data:Market focus shifted …
Read More »Asian Stocks Rise as Investors Await U.S. Inflation Data, Chinese Markets Weaken on Tariff Hike
Amid anticipation of key U.S. consumer inflation figures, most Asian stocks saw slight gains on Wednesday, although Chinese markets faced a downturn following the imposition of heightened tariffs by the Biden administration. U.S. Inflation Data Anticipation:Wall Street’s resilience to a hotter-than-expected producer price index reading provided a positive backdrop for …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, May 14
Ahead of the release of US CPI on Wednesday, market players were analysing sticky US producer prices and Chair Powell’s lukewarm stance, which caused the US dollar to continue its dismal start to the week and retreat to multi-day lows. The USD Index (DXY) continued to fall on Monday, breaking …
Read More »GBP/USD consolidates ahead of CPI data
The GBP/USD pair has consolidated its gains above 1.2580 during the early Asian session, with the major pair holding above the key 100-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) but still capped under the 1.2600 hurdle. The US Consumer Price Index and Retail Sales report for April will be in the spotlight, …
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