Forex Market

As May draws to a close and June begins, financial markets worldwide find themselves at a critical juncture. Economic data reveals a mixed picture, with signs of easing inflation tempered by ongoing concerns about growth and the potential for further policy tightening. Central banks grapple with diverging paths, while oil …

Interviewed by Bloomberg TV, White House Advisor Jared Bernstein commented on the US economic scene post the key inflation released on Friday. Asked whether Americans are back to soft landing talk? Bernstein said that the consensus among many was that the kind of stall and disinflation in Q1 of this …

Both spot gold and gold futures are down about -0.70 following the US PCE data released on 31/05/2024, the persistent question now is: “What factors and market drivers have recently impacted the performance of the precious metal?”Before we dive into the factors affecting their performance, let’s briefly understand the differences …

Crude prices gave up on previous attempts to avert losses and ultimately lost -0.69%, trading at $76.85 per barrel, the low of the North American session, while Brent dropped to $81.03 earlier in the day. At the time of writing, Crude Oil (WTI) trades at $77.31 and Brent Crude at …

U.S. inflation remained unchanged in April, raising concerns for the Federal Reserve that the high pace of price increases might persist longer than expected. This development casts doubt on the timeline for potential interest rate cuts. The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, a key inflation gauge closely monitored by …

Euro zone inflation unexpectedly rose in May, signaling a more protracted path towards the European Central Bank’s (ECB) 2% target. While this development is unlikely to derail the anticipated interest rate cut next week, it might prompt a pause in July and a slower pace of easing in the coming …

The U.S. dollar rebounded in early European trading on Friday, recovering from previous losses as traders awaited the release of key inflation data, which could significantly influence future interest rate expectations. At 04:30 ET (08:30 GMT), the Dollar Index, tracking the greenback against a basket of six other currencies, rose …

European stock markets experienced mixed trading within narrow ranges on Friday, as investors cautiously awaited the release of crucial eurozone inflation data, which will provide valuable insights into the future direction of global monetary policy. Early trading saw the DAX index in Germany dip 0.2%, while the CAC 40 in …

The US Dollar experienced a corrective movement on Thursday, which helped the risk complex recover some ground before the release of the US PCE and advanced inflation data for the euro area, which are all scheduled for Friday.CurrenciesThe USD Index (DXY) came under pressure and retreated from weekly highs past …

Inflation is widely expected to record a slowdown in price growth in the United States, which could pave the way for the Federal Reserve to seriously consider cutting interest rates later this year.Meanwhile, US consumer income and spending readings may record signals that the US economy is not moving at …