The dollar recovered strong upside traction and maintained the price action in the risk complex depressed amidst interest rate cuts speculation and soft US data releases. In addition, the BoE and the Norges Bank kept their policy rates unchanged vs. a surprising cut by the SNB.The DXY rose to four-day …
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After 25 basis-point rate cut decisions by the ECB and BoC, the Fed left rate unchanged (within 5.25%: 5.5% range) with one possible cut before yearend. This decision bodes well for holders of assets in money market funds that provide returns exceeding dividend stocks and REITs, while their performance is …
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EUR/USD has slumped to 1.07. The week’s gains were eroded by a miss in US economic figures, which bolstered the dollar. Markets prepare for Friday’s Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) figures for both the EU and the US.Germany’s Producer Price Index (PPI) fell to 0.0% on a month-over-month basis in May, …
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US Dollar gets a boost from an increase in US Treasury yields on Thursday. Markets still show signs of caution as Fed officials express a conservative stance on embracing easing cycles.US Treasury yields saw a considerable rise, with gains exceeding 1%. The 2-year, 5-year and 10-year rates stood at 4.74%, …
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The Bank of England (BoE) maintained its benchmark interest rate at 5.25% on Thursday, despite a recent slowdown in inflation. This decision reflects the central bank’s cautious approach, as it continues to monitor underlying price pressures and robust wage growth. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 7-2 to keep the …
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The Swiss National Bank (SNB) reduced interest rates for the second consecutive time on Thursday, highlighting its confidence in easing price pressures and solidifying its position at the forefront of the global policy easing cycle. The central bank’s decision to cut its policy rate by 25 basis points to 1.25% …
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European shares experienced a positive trading session on Thursday, propelled by a surge in technology and real estate stocks. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.4% by mid-morning, with ASMI, a semiconductor equipment manufacturer, leading the charge in the tech sector after receiving an upgrade from Morgan Stanley. Switzerland’s benchmark …
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On Wednesday, investors remained mainly focused on the timing of Fed rate cuts. Attention will, next, shift to the BoE meeting as well as the flash PMIs readings.CurrenciesEUR/USD advanced marginally and managed to retest the 1.0750 zone amidst the irresolute price action in the US Dollar. On June 20, the …
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As expected, UK inflation continues to fall following the release of economic data on Wednesday. This data pushed the pound sterling above 1.2700. However, steady growth in the UK services sector may lead the Bank of England to hold interest rates steady at its meeting today, June 20. Disappointing retail …
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US Dollar pauses as investors dissect recent comments from Federal Reserve officials. Markets appear skeptical about the Fed’s guidance and continue to anticipate potential cuts in September. Fed officials’ cautious remarks limit downside in the US Dollar.On Wednesday, the US Dollar as measured by the DXY Index (DXY) remained relatively …
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