Forex Market

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday that foreign exchange (FX) intervention had effects to some effects, adding that the central bank will continue to respond appropriately when asked about forex. At the time of writing, USD/JPY is 0.19% higher on the day trading at 156.38. the USD/JPY pair …

The nearest contract for Brent futures dropped 3.59 percent to $78.19 at the time of writing, while the American WTI contract was down 3.43 percent at $74.26. it is worth mentioning that Brent crude oil prices fell to below $80 a barrel on Monday for the first time since February, …

Gold recovers from three-week lows after negative US ISM Manufacturing data and fall in US yields. Asian demand and cooling inflation expectations further support Gold’s bounce. Technicals remain bearish after a breakout from a Bear Flag. Gold (XAU/USD) recovers to trade in the $2,340s on Monday after the release of …

The U.S. dollar remained stable on Monday as investors grew increasingly confident about the possibility of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates in 2024 due to signs of easing inflation. Meanwhile, the euro remained calm ahead of an expected rate cut by the European Central Bank this week. Emerging market …

European stock markets rebounded on Monday, driven by investor optimism surrounding an expected interest rate cut from the European Central Bank (ECB). Simultaneously, government bond yields decreased, while attention shifted to U.S. jobs data as a key indicator of inflation trends. The pan-European STOXX index experienced a 0.6% increase by …

The prolonged downturn in eurozone manufacturing activity may be nearing its end, according to a recent survey revealing a slower pace of decline in new orders compared to the past two years. This positive development has led to improved business confidence within the sector. HCOB’s final euro zone manufacturing Purchasing …

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 …