Forex Market

The US dollar continued its upward trajectory following the opening of Wall Street trading on Thursday, buoyed by positive economic data on growth and employment in the United States.The dollar index, which measures the performance of the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, rose to 101.31 points compared …

The US Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) Price Index, a key inflation gauge for the Federal Reserve, presented a mixed picture in June 2024.Headline PCE Eases, Core PCE Holds Steady:The headline PCE inflation rate, which includes both food and energy prices, came in slightly lower than expected for the second consecutive …

The USD/JPY pair recovered and is trading 0.44%, at 145.21 at the time of writing. Earlier on Thursday’s trading, the pair remains confined below the crucial resistance level of 145.00, reflecting a cautious stance from investors ahead of the highly anticipated US Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) inflation report for July. …

European shares edged up slightly on Thursday, driven by gains in media and technology stocks, which helped the market buck a global downtrend following underwhelming results from Nvidia. STOXX 600 Index Rises Amid Mixed Sector Performance The pan-European STOXX 600 index gained 0.2% by 0712 GMT, buoyed by a 0.5% …

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Bostic has stated that inflation still has further to fall. He emphasized the need for the central bank to wait for additional data before considering interest rate cuts.Bostic expressed confidence in the solid state of employment, despite the historical context. He stressed the importance …

The Euro has faced a tumultuous week, with its value against the US Dollar fluctuating significantly. This volatility can be attributed to a confluence of factors, including the European Central Bank’s (ECB) monetary policy stance, economic indicators, and market sentiment. The EUR/USD pair is trading at 1.1128 at the time …

The US Dollar struggled to maintain its upward momentum on Tuesday, as market participants adopted a cautious stance ahead of crucial economic data releases later in the week. The British Pound emerged as a standout performer, benefiting from the Bank of England’s persistent hawkish stance.Key Economic Events for Wednesday, August …

US Treasury yields have continued to climb since the open, driven by market optimism following a series of positive economic data releases. Additionally, markets are eagerly awaiting the release of the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, later this week. The yield on the …

USDJPY has broken its traditional inverse correlation with US Treasury yields, driven by a decline in the US dollar following the Federal Reserve’s meeting and Chairman Jerome Powell’s remarks at the Jackson Hole symposium. Powell’s comments hinted at a potential interest rate cut in September, a prospect further reinforced by …

Euro has shown resilience despite weaker-than-expected German economic data released on Tuesday. This data highlighted a deterioration in consumer confidence within the Eurozone. The German GfK consumer confidence index fell to -22.0 in September, compared to -18.6 in August, reflecting growing pessimism among European consumers about the economic outlook. Additionally, …