The Canadian dollar (CAD) shows little movement as markets await the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate decision and economic outlook, expected at 18:00 GMT today. The Bank of Canada’s (BoC) upcoming statement is likely to have minimal impact, with investor focus on the Fed’s potential rate cut signal.Earlier expectations of …
Read More »Will a Decrease in Inflation Prompt the Bank of England to Move Up the Rate Cut Date?
In a week marked by pivotal decisions from five of the world’s largest central banks, including the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan, all eyes are now turning to the Bank of England’s upcoming announcement scheduled for Thursday. Speculation abounds regarding the likelihood of a maintained interest rate …
Read More »Ahead of FOMC: Investors Still Perplexed About Rate Cut Timing
Following its meeting in March, the Federal Reserve (Fed) is anticipated to make announcements regarding monetary policy and to release the updated Summary of Economic Projections (SEP), also known as the dot plot, on Wednesday. For the sixth consecutive meeting, market participants predict that the US central bank will maintain …
Read More »European Stocks Dip Amid Luxury Goods Sell-Off and Fed Uncertainty
European stocks commenced trading on a lower note on Wednesday, with a flurry of selling impacting luxury goods companies following a warning from Kering regarding sales. Investor sentiment remained cautious amidst concerns that the Federal Reserve might indicate a slower pace for interest rate cuts this year. As of 0806 …
Read More »Yen Slips to Multi-Month Lows Against Major Currencies
The yen dipped close to a four-month low against the US dollar and a 16-year low against the euro on Wednesday, driven by expectations of sustained accommodative monetary policy in Japan despite the Bank of Japan’s recent policy shift. On Wednesday, the yen touched its lowest level in four months …
Read More »Gold Prices Hold Steady Ahead of Fed Decision
Gold prices remained steady on Wednesday as traders braced themselves for a pivotal monetary policy decision from the Federal Reserve, along with remarks from Chairman Jerome Powell. These events are anticipated to offer crucial insights into the outlook for interest rate adjustments throughout the year. At the close of spot …
Read More »UK CPI inflation softens in February
Data from the UK Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that the Consumer Price Index (CPI), a key indicator of inflation, rose by 3.4% in the UK in February last year. This represents a slight decline from the 4.0% increase recorded in January 2016. in line with market expectations, Just …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, March 19
The US Dollar continued its recent strength, pushing the USD Index (DXY) above 104.00 earlier on Tuesday, though the gain was short-lived and it was last seen at 103.871. All eyes are now focusing on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later Wednesday, along with their economic projections and Chair …
Read More »Pound Holds Steady Ahead of Key Data, Rate Decisions
The British Pound (GBP) is hovering around the 1.2700 mark, last seen at 1.2717, against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday morning, as investors brace themselves for crucial inflation data and interest rate decisions from both the UK and the US.FOMC, BoE’s Decisions AwaitedThe US Federal Reserve is widely expected …
Read More »Gold Price Dips on Strong Dollar, Awaits FOMC Decision
Gold prices lost 0.13%, trading at $2157.575 at the time of writing. Gold retreated on Tuesday as the US Dollar strengthened ahead of the Federal Reserve’s highly anticipated policy meeting on Wednesday. Key Factors Influencing Gold A robust US Dollar makes gold a less attractive investment, as gold is priced …
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