Forex Market

Gold has been declining sharply since the start of trading this week, continuing the downward trend it has followed since last Friday. This decline has been exacerbated by news that has dominated headlines on Monday about a potential ceasefire in Lebanon, which has had a negative impact on the precious …

European stock markets started the week mostly in positive territory on Monday, buoyed by optimism around U.S. Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent and major corporate news, but tempered by weaker-than-expected German business confidence data. Market Performance By 06:40 ET (11:40 GMT): Germany’s DAX rose 0.4%. France’s CAC 40 was largely …

The U.S. dollar fell on Monday, retracing some of its recent gains after the appointment of Scott Bessent as U.S. Treasury Secretary appeared to ease concerns in bond markets. Meanwhile, the euro and British pound recovered from recent lows, driven by shifting expectations around monetary policy in Europe and the …

The US Dollar Index (DXY) experienced a slight pullback on Friday, November 22nd, after reaching a two-year high amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions. While the robust S&P PMI data underscored the resilience of the US economy, supporting the DXY’s upward trajectory, several factors contributed to its decline.Firstly, profit-taking emerged as a …

The Pound Sterling has been under significant pressure in recent days, with the GBP/USD pair struggling to maintain its footing above the 1.2500 level. This decline can be attributed to a combination of factors, including disappointing UK economic data and escalating geopolitical tensions.Weak Economic Fundamentals Weigh on the PoundRecent economic …

European stock markets opened higher on Friday as investors kept a close eye on escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine and assessed Germany’s downwardly revised economic growth figures for Q3. Market Overview Germany’s DAX: Up 0.6% France’s CAC 40: Up 0.5% UK’s FTSE 100: Up 0.7% Geopolitical Escalation: Russia-Ukraine Conflict …

Euro zone business activity suffered an unexpected and sharp downturn in November, as the region’s services sector joined manufacturing in contraction. HCOB’s composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for the euro zone, compiled by S&P Global, plummeted to a 10-month low of 48.1, well below the 50 threshold that delineates expansion …

Market Focus Shifts to Japan and Global PMIsThe US Dollar continued its upward trend, reaching new 2024 highs. This was driven by a combination of factors, including a weakening risk appetite and ongoing geopolitical tensions.Key Events on Friday, November 22nd:• US: Flash S&P Global Manufacturing and Services PMIs, final Michigan …

The US Dollar traded flat on Thursday, hovering around 106.50 on the DXY index. This comes after New York Fed President John Williams suggested that inflation is cooling, potentially paving the way for a future interest rate cut.Key Market Movers:Jobless Claims: Weekly jobless claims came in lower than expected, but …

The Federal Reserve’s once straightforward path towards interest rate cuts has taken a more winding route. While expectations were high for multiple rate reductions in 2024, recent economic developments and policy shifts have led to a more cautious stance from the central bank. A Cautious ToneFed Chair Jerome Powell has …