The U.S. dollar retreated slightly in early European trading Thursday, relinquishing some of the previous session’s gains, while the Japanese yen continued its downward trajectory, reaching levels that could prompt intervention from authorities. Key Takeaways: Dollar Eases: The Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six major …
Read More »European Stocks Flat as Investors Await Key Economic Data and French Elections
European markets opened cautiously on Thursday, with the pan-European STOXX 600 index holding steady. Investors are refraining from significant moves ahead of critical U.S. inflation (PCE) data due on Friday, which could influence the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions. Consumer price data from France, Spain, and Italy this week, as …
Read More »GBP/JPY touches fresh 16-year high for fourth day in a row
The Yen’s decline continues, as the GBP/JPY pair rises to all-time highs. Japanese policymakers issue more pointed warnings in response to the collapsing JPY. Given the continued huge rate differential, market flows are unlikely to change. Wednesday saw the GBP/JPY pair achieve a record 16-year high, the fourth day in …
Read More »Bank Stress Test: US Banks well positioned for severe recession
The biggest US banks have enough capital to survive an economic disaster, according to the Fed’s annual bank stress test, but their position is weaker than it was a year ago. The purpose of the tests, which gained additional significance following the failure of three US banks last year, was …
Read More »Why is USD/JPY flashing Red warning lights?
Japanese Yen nosedives after Kanda’s bleak response. Masato Kanda, the Japanese Ministry of Finance’s Vice Minister of Finance for International Affairs, stated at 13:15 GMT that the government is closely monitoring the foreign exchange markets and will take necessary action as necessary.Earlier during the US trading session, the Japanese Yen …
Read More »Dollar aims high on the back of T-yields
The US Dollar extended recovery to Wednesday, reaching 106.00, its highest level since early May. Rising US Treasury yields lent support to the US currency. Week’s highlight remains June’s PCE inflation data due on Friday.Wednesday’s session witnessed the US Dollar, as represented by the Dollar Index (DXY), climb to 106.00, …
Read More »GBP/USD declines on stronger US dollar
After battling at 1.2700, the GBP/USD pair drops as a result of the strong US dollar and poor US housing data. The technical picture is gloomy, with a “evening star” pattern and an RSI pointing to more decline. The 50-DMA at 1.2636, the 200-DMA at 1.2555, and the 1.2600 are …
Read More »European Stocks Climb Amidst Anticipation for U.S. Inflation Data and French Elections
European shares advanced on Wednesday, fueled by gains in mining and technology stocks, as investors eagerly awaited the release of crucial U.S. inflation data and the outcome of the French elections later in the week. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.4% by mid-morning, with the technology sector leading the …
Read More »Will the Australian dollar resume its uptrend?
A report, by Credit Agricole Bank, contains expectations for the price movement of the Australian dollar in light of the monetary policy rhetoric that has been adopted by the interest rate statement by RBA and the statements of the central bank’s Chair following the announcement of keeping rates unchanged last …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, June 25
Along with a respectable increase in US rates, the US dollar recovered some of the ground it had lost during Monday’s dismal session, and investors’ forecasts of a September and December rate drop remained unchanged. A modest increase in US rates helped the USD Index (DXY) overcome its Monday decline …
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