The US Dollar Index (DXY) is trading sideways at 104.6, with mild losses due to the cautious Fed’s hesitant approach to premature easing. The market’s focus is shifting towards the release of the Federal Open Markets Committee (FOMC) Minutes on Wednesday and mid-tier data on Thursday and Friday, including S&P …
Read More »Gold price slides on reluctance about rate cut
Gold prices experienced significant volatility on May 21, 2024, as they corrected lower after touching an all-time high of $2,450 on the previous trading day. The pullback was driven by central banks’ communication regarding their reluctance to lower interest rates. In this article, we’ll delve into the factors influencing gold …
Read More »German Producer Prices Decline Sharply in April
The federal statistics office reported on Tuesday that German producer prices fell more than anticipated in April, driven primarily by a significant drop in energy prices. Producer prices decreased by 3.3% year-on-year, exceeding analysts’ expectations of a 3.1% decline, according to a Reuters poll. Energy Prices Lead the Decline Energy …
Read More »Asian Stocks Dip as Chinese Stimulus Rally Fades and Interest Rate Worries Persist
Most Asian stocks edged lower on Tuesday as the stimulus-driven rally in Chinese markets lost momentum. Additionally, concerns about sustained high interest rates continued to weigh on investor sentiment. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Suffers Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index was the day’s worst performer, hit hard by a significant drop …
Read More »Title: Will Inflation ease in the Eurozone this year?
The Eurozone will shortly release its inflation data. This information holds significant importance as it directly influences price movements in financial markets. Additionally, it plays a crucial role in shaping the trajectory of the Euro (the unified European currency) and impacts price actions in European stocks during the upcoming session.According …
Read More »Canadian Dollar fluctuates ahead of BoC’s CPI
The Canadian dollar is mostly higher but flat against its US counterpart again. Canada brings BoC CPI inflation to the table on Tuesday. The Canadian dollar was broadly higher on Monday before a moderating pullback halfway through the North American trading session. Momentum remains limited with Canadian markets shuttered for …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, May 20
On Monday, the spotlight was on metals, particularly Gold and Copper. Both traded at record highs early in the day. However, they later retreated during a quiet European morning due to most local markets being closed for Whit Monday celebrations.During the American session, the macroeconomic calendar featured various Federal Reserve …
Read More »Rate differential between Eurozone, Japan boosts EUR/JPY
EUR/JPY continues to rise, up 0.23% at the time of writing, due to a wide interest-rate differential between the Eurozone and Japan, which favours the Euro over the Japanese Yen. The absence of direct intervention by Japanese authorities to strengthen the Yen in early May has led to the pair …
Read More »EUR/USD slides amid uncertainty over ECB rate cut
Due to several tailwinds, the EUR/USD pair had earlier stayed stable near 1.0900 throughout Monday’s New York session. However, as of this writing, it had dropped to 1.0859. Because of the increased risk appetite of investors, the major currency pair is still in bullish zone. Although policymakers remain split on …
Read More »Officials still cautious on Fed’s policy after April inflation report
Fed policymakers’ comments will be watched closely by investors this week. Markets see a waning probability of a Fed policy hold in September. Fed rate outlook could influence the risk mood and the US Dollar’s valuation.Fed policymakers are scheduled to deliver speeches this week as investors reassess the interest rate …
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