Forex Market

UK inflation data for December came in cooler than expected, providing some relief to policymakers at the Bank of England (BoE) ahead of their February meeting. The figures suggest a window for the central bank to consider reducing interest rates, especially as the economy continues to face challenges. Key Inflation …

Financial markets experienced a significant downturn after the release of the December jobs report. This was largely due to a surge in the dollar and bond yields, but anticipation of the upcoming Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation report for December likely also played a role.Base effects could cause year-on-year inflation …

The US Dollar experienced a minor setback following the release of the December Producer Price Index (PPI) data, which came in below market expectations. This unexpected development ignited fresh debates about the trajectory of inflation and the potential impact on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy.The softer-than-expected PPI figures, with core …

The Canadian Dollar (CAD) experienced a modest appreciation on Tuesday, gaining ground against the US Dollar (USD) as softer-than-expected US Producer Price Index (PPI) data eased market concerns about inflationary pressures.US PPI Data Eases Market Tensions The December PPI data revealed a slower-than-anticipated acceleration in inflation. Headline PPI rose by …

Gold prices extended gains on Tuesday after U.S. inflation data came in slightly weaker than expected, giving investors faint hope that the Federal Reserve would continue on its rate-easing path this year, sending the dollar lower. Spot gold gained 0.3% to $2,671.27 per ounce. US gold futures settled 0.1% higher …

The exuberant rally that propelled the S&P 500 to record highs following the 2024 election has encountered a significant headwind. A recent wave of economic data, particularly the robust December jobs report, has injected a dose of caution into the market. This unexpected strength in the labor market has fueled …

The EUR/USD pair faces resistance above 1.0270 as the US Dollar strengthens. Anticipation of President-elect Trump’s policies, including potential inflationary measures, is boosting the Greenback.While the Euro showed strength earlier, the US Dollar’s rebound, fueled by robust US job growth and expectations of limited Fed rate cuts, is hindering further …

Producer prices in the U.S. increased at a more moderate pace in December, suggesting a potential easing of inflationary pressures that could influence the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decisions in 2024. Key Highlights PPI Growth: The Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand rose 0.2% month-on-month, below November’s 0.4% increase …

European markets regained some ground on Tuesday following two consecutive sessions of losses, with easing bond yields and strong performance in the automobile and mining sectors driving early-session gains. The pan-European STOXX 600 rose 0.6% by 0823 GMT after declining by 1.4% over the previous two sessions. Key Sector Performance …

Gold prices saw a slight rebound during Asian trade on Tuesday, recovering from overnight losses as markets assessed the potential impact of President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed trade tariffs. The dollar’s strength, near a two-year high, continued to weigh on the yellow metal, while traders awaited key U.S. inflation data due …