Several factors dominated market activity throughout last week, including economic data, developments in the US political landscape ahead of the 2024 presidential election, escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East amid the ongoing war in Gaza, and updates on the monetary policies of central banks in major economies. Economic Data …
Read More »Gold surges on sliding T-yields after US data
Gold prices surged 1.01% on Friday, supported by lower US Treasury yields amid growing optimism for an interest rate cut by the Fed in September after data showed US prices rose modestly in June.Spot gold was up about 1.01% to $2,389.71 per ounce, after hitting its lowest since July 9 …
Read More »US Dollar Index edges lower following US PCE Inflation
As stable US core PCE inflation growth seems insufficient to affect firm Fed rate-cut expectations, the US dollar declines. It is largely expected that the Fed will hold interest rates steady the following week. The confidence of Fed policymakers on the return of inflation to a 2% path has increased. …
Read More »European Shares Flat, Poised for Modest Weekly Loss Amid Mixed Earnings
European stocks exhibited a flat performance on Friday, reflecting a lack of clear direction as investors digested a diverse range of corporate earnings reports. The pan-European STOXX 600 index remained steady at 508.9 points by 0710 GMT, heading towards its second consecutive week of losses after hitting a two-month low …
Read More »Will BoE Cut Interest Rate In August?
It is like a coin toss when the Bank of England decides on interest rates next week. The market is not as sure as most analysts that a rate cut will occur next week. There is disagreement among the members of the central bank’s policymaking committee; some support lowering interest …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, July 25
The US Dollar Index held near 104, influenced by yen movements and rate cut speculation. The release of PCE data, personal income, personal spending, and the final Michigan Consumer Sentiment is expected to impact the dollar.The euro recovered recent losses, trading near 1.0870 against the dollar. The ECB’s Consumer Inflation …
Read More »DXY Losses Curbed Following Encouraging GDP Figures
US Dollar DXY reduced losses on strong Q2 GDP data. The US economy seems to be holding up, but dovish bets on the Fed are still in place. The Fed continues to take a data-dependent approach in the interim and holds off on making any cuts very soon. Following a …
Read More »Dollar Weakens Ahead of GDP Data, Yen Strengthens on BOJ Speculation
The U.S. dollar continued to weaken on Thursday, with the Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six other currencies, dropping 0.2% to 103.950 as of 05:25 ET (09:25 GMT). This decline extended the dollar’s losses from the previous session. Dollar Retreats Ahead of Key Economic Data …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, July 24
The USD Index (DXY) retreated slightly as the Japanese yen strengthened and US Treasury yields displayed mixed movement. The upcoming release of Q2 Growth Rate data, Durable Goods Orders, and Initial Jobless Claims on July 25 will be closely watched. Forex Space The Japanese yen’s continued appreciation pressured the US …
Read More »Chinese, Australian Economic Woes Drag Australian Dollar Lower
The Australian dollar went through additional losses against the US dollar on Wednesday, reaching 0.6580. Worsening concerns over China’s economic health and commodity prices were the primary contributors to the AUD’s slide. Australia reported weak Judo PMIs during the Asian session, which could potentially restrict any further weakening of the …
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