Forex Market

The US dollar strengthened significantly on Monday, reaching its highest level in several days as investors adopted a cautious stance. Anticipation for upcoming central bank decisions and key economic data is driving market sentiment.Key Economic Indicators Today’s focus is on consumer confidence, alongside job openings data, house price index, and …

Following mixed economic data and the stronger US dollar which is in the green territory, up 0.23% and trades in the 104.569 neighborhood, the price of gold is finding it difficult to gain momentum. The dollar increased 0.2% ahead of this week’s pivotal Federal Open Market Committee’s meeting, and on …

To begin the new week, the Canadian dollar weakened versus the major rival currencies. This week, Canada has a small presence on the economic calendar. The Canadian dollar is dependent on significant central bank appearances based on mid-tier statistics. Amidst market positioning in anticipation of the Federal Reserve’s anticipated rate …

GBP/USD retreats 1.70% from its year-to-date high of 1.3043, trading at 1.2826. Technical outlook shows bearish momentum, with key support at 1.2800 and potential further losses to 1.2612-1.2622 area. Buyers need to push past 1.2893 to challenge 1.2900 and higher resistance levels.The GBP/USD begins the week on the back foot …

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas released Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index report. The report indicated that Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index declined from -15.1 in June to -17.5, compared to analyst forecast of -12.Production Index declined from 0.7 in June to -1.3 in July, while New Orders Index decreased from -1.3 …

European stock markets opened the week on a positive note, driven by gains in the oil sector amid concerns of a potential escalation in the Middle East and supported by a series of encouraging corporate earnings. Market OverviewThe pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.4% by 0713 GMT on Monday, continuing …

The Japanese yen edged higher on Monday, recovering from early losses as sentiment remained fragile following a significant rally last week. This rally was driven by a tech-led stock rout in the U.S., which increased demand for safe haven assets like the yen. Market Focus on Upcoming Policy Decisions Traders …

Several factors dominated market activity throughout last week, including economic data, developments in the US political landscape ahead of the 2024 presidential election, escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East amid the ongoing war in Gaza, and updates on the monetary policies of central banks in major economies. Economic Data …

Gold prices surged 1.01% on Friday, supported by lower US Treasury yields amid growing optimism for an interest rate cut by the Fed in September after data showed US prices rose modestly in June.Spot gold was up about 1.01% to $2,389.71 per ounce, after hitting its lowest since July 9 …

As stable US core PCE inflation growth seems insufficient to affect firm Fed rate-cut expectations, the US dollar declines. It is largely expected that the Fed will hold interest rates steady the following week. The confidence of Fed policymakers on the return of inflation to a 2% path has increased. …