The Dollar Index is currently trading just above 102.00, showing a downtick of 0.30% due to the markets adjusting dovish bets post the release of December’s Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) and the ISM PMIs. Earlier on Friday, the dollar experienced a strong reaction to the recent NFP report in the United …
Read More »Yellen: Current situation points to a soft landing
According to US Treasury Secretary Yellen, she stated that the pessimism regarding the economy had been proven unwarranted.Yellen noted that certain surveys were starting to indicate increased optimism among Americans.Yellen described the current situation as a “soft landing”, indicating that there was no substantial impact on energy prices from the …
Read More »European stocks approach first weekly loss in 8 weeks
European stocks experienced a downturn on Friday amidst a broader market contraction, marking a potential shift towards the first weekly loss in eight weeks. Investors remained on the edge, anticipating key inflation data from the euro zone and eagerly awaited US jobs data, which holds the promise of providing clarity …
Read More »US Dollar is heading for its best weekly performance since July
The dollar exhibited a robust performance on Friday, poised to conclude the week with its most significant gain since July. This surge is attributed to diminishing expectations of an imminent and substantial cut in interest rates for the year, a sentiment prevailing in the market ahead of the eagerly anticipated …
Read More »Gold is heading for its first weekly decline in a month
Gold is poised to register its first weekly decline in a month on Friday, succumbing to the strengthening dollar fueled by diminishing expectations of an imminent interest rate cut in the United States. Investors are eagerly anticipating a pivotal employment report scheduled for later in the day, hoping for additional …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, January 4, 2024
After a solid start to the new trading year, the dollar has declined. During Asian trading hours, investors are predicted to maintain their vigilance, paying particular attention to the Consumer Confidence index and the final Services PMI in Japan. Ahead of the US Nonfarm Payrolls for December, caution is anticipated …
Read More »NFP Preview, Potential Price Reaction
It is anticipated that the December NFP report will reveal a higher-than-anticipated number, with headline employment growth possibly falling between 170K and 225K. Economists and traders anticipate that the US added 168K net new jobs in the report, while average hourly wages increased by 0.3% m/m (3.9% y/y) and the …
Read More »EUR/USD steadies after Eurozone PMIs, US labour data
The EUR/USD pair surges by half a percent on Thursday, reaching 1.0970 before settling into the 1.0960 neighborhood as markets digest data from both sides of the Pacific. The Eurozone’s HCOB Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) beat expectations early Thursday, printing at 47.6 for December versus the median market forecast …
Read More »USD/JPY rallies following US labour data
The USD/JPY pair advanced 1% to the 147.70 level. US Jobless Claims for the week ending December 30 were reported at 202K, which was less than expected. With 164K new employment added in December, the US ADP Employment Change exceeded expectations.The pair rises while the US economy remains stable. The …
Read More »Swiss Franc weakens vs Sterling after UK data
The Swiss Franc retreated on Thursday due to strong global macroeconomic data, particularly from the United Kingdom. The safe-haven Swiss Franc fell against the Pound due to the positive boost to investor risk appetite from the figures. China recorded a higher-than-expected Services PMI for December, showing the world’s second largest …
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