Forex Market

Wednesday’s Recap and Thursday’s Outlook The US Dollar weakened on Wednesday as Treasury yields declined and Federal Reserve Chair Powell’s comments at the New York Times event did so little to provide significant market impact.Key Economic Events To Watch: • US: Balance of Trade, Initial Jobless Claims, Challenger Job Cuts, …

Gold prices experienced a modest uptick on Wednesday, buoyed by a combination of economic indicators and geopolitical tensions. The precious metal gained traction after the release of the ADP Employment Report, which showed a slower-than-anticipated pace of US private job growth in November. This suggests a potential slowdown in economic …

The EUR/USD pair has managed to recover slightly, climbing to 1.0530 as buyers took advantage of recent declines. However, the overall technical picture remains bearish.Key factors influencing the pair’s direction:20-day SMA Resistance: The 20-day Simple Moving Average continues to act as a significant resistance level. Breaking above this level could …

U.S. stock index futures advanced on Wednesday, with investors closely eyeing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s upcoming address for insights into the central bank’s interest rate trajectory. Stock Futures PerformanceAs of 05:40 ET (10:40 GMT): Dow Jones Futures: Up 195 points (0.4%) S&P 500 Futures: Gained 13 points (0.2%) Nasdaq …

The US dollar strengthened on Wednesday, while the euro retreated ahead of a critical no-confidence vote in France that could potentially destabilize the already fragile coalition government. Dollar Rises on Safe-Haven Demand At 04:45 ET (09:45 GMT), the Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major …

European equities opened Wednesday on a cautious note as investors awaited a decisive no-confidence vote in France’s Parliament, a move that could potentially unseat Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government. Market Overview The pan-European STOXX 600 index edged up 0.1% by 0810 GMT, marking its fifth consecutive session of gains after …

Powell’s Speech and Labor Data to Shape the Market’s DirectionThe US Dollar Index (DXY) retreated slightly from its recent gains on Tuesday, as investors digested mixed economic signals and awaited crucial data releases. The market’s focus remains on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech and key labor market data, which …

Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Adrianna Kugler hit the wires on Tuesday, reiterating her position that the Fed’s progress on inflation is still underway, noting that the Fed isn’t going to concern itself from possible policy changes under incoming President Donald Trump in the months to come.Key QuotesCurrent Fed …

A Shift in the Monetary Landscape The global currency and commodity markets experienced a significant shift this week as expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut intensified. The US dollar, long considered a safe-haven asset, weakened as investors sought opportunities in other currencies and commodities.Fed’s Dovish TurnA key catalyst for …

The Federal Reserve is poised to once again wield its monetary policy tools to navigate a complex economic landscape. With growing concerns about inflation and a potentially softening labor market, a December interest rate cut appears increasingly likely. This decision will be a delicate balancing act, aimed at fostering economic …