A further depreciation of the US dollar enabled riskier financial assets to continue rising in the green, amidst persistent bets of a June interest rate cut by the Fed and before of important inflation data for the US (PCE) and the Eurozone’s CPI data. When measured by the USD Index …
Read More »EUR/USD rises 0.30% on first day of eventful week
The eventful week ahead for the economy saw the EUR/USD pair get off to a dismal start. On Monday, it rose more than a quarter of a percent, or 0.30%, to settle at 1.0850. Prior to price inflation and growth data that is expected in the US and the Eurozone, …
Read More »Explainer: How will PCE data test recent stock market rally?
The S&P 500 and Dow Jones ended the week up almost 1%, while the Nasdaq Composite gained nearly 0.6%, demonstrating the recent robust surge in the stock market. The latest reading of the Fed’s favoured inflation indicator, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index, which was released on Thursday, is expected …
Read More »Treasury yields rise on first day of eventful trading week
US Treasury bond yields have risen since the start of trading on Monday due to anticipation of economic data, Federal Reserve statements, and earnings reports. The stock market lost momentum after reaching record levels, with traders anticipating a barrage of economic data and statements from Federal Reserve officials that could …
Read More »USD/CAD rises ahead of US Durable Goods, GDP
The USD/CAD pair rose +0.09% and is trading at 1.3519 at the time of writing. Earlier on the day, the pair was in a slow drift near the 1.3500 handle, with Canada wholesale trade likely falling 0.6% in January. US New Home Sales rose 1.5% vs 7.2% previous, with Durable …
Read More »US stocks trade mixed ahead of key data releases
Wall Street’s main indexes reached new all-time highs last week, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) at 39,143.98, the Nasdaq Composite up 0.15% at 16,015.32, and the S&P 500 trading near Friday’s closing level at 5,088 midday on Monday. The Energy Sector is the best-performing major S&P sector in …
Read More »US Dollar Weakens in European Markets Amidst Yield Slowdown and Awaited Economic Data
Dollar Resumes Decline Amidst Yield Slowdown and Market Anticipation In European markets on Monday, the US dollar faced renewed downward pressure against a basket of global currencies, marking a continuation of losses halted in the previous session. This decline signals a trajectory towards testing the lowest levels seen in three …
Read More »European Stocks Retreat as Dollar Strength Dampens Sentiment
European Markets Witness Decline Amidst Dollar Strength and Inflation Data Anticipation European stocks commenced trading on Monday with a downturn, as dollar-denominated commodities faced diminished appeal in light of the strengthening US currency. Investors remained on edge, awaiting pivotal inflation data releases scheduled for this week in both the eurozone …
Read More »European Stocks Retreat as Dollar Strength Dampens Sentiment
European Markets Witness Decline Amidst Dollar Strength and Inflation Data Anticipation European stocks commenced trading on Monday with a downturn, as dollar-denominated commodities faced diminished appeal in light of the strengthening US currency. Investors remained on edge, awaiting pivotal inflation data releases scheduled for this week in both the eurozone …
Read More »Dollar Gains Momentum Ahead of Key Economic Data
Dollar Strengthens in Anticipation of Crucial Economic Indicators The dollar asserted its strength on Monday as market participants braced for a week replete with significant economic data releases. With a particular emphasis on inflation metrics, investors keenly await insights into global interest rate expectations, shaping currency market dynamics. Key Economic …
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