Forex Market

The earnings season kicked off with a slow start, with the KBW Bank stock index experiencing a 3.1% decline and the 10-year Treasury yield dropping from 4.1% to 3.9%. The Magnificent 7 led the rally with a 4.3% gain, while the equal-weighted S&P 500 saw a 0.3% increase. Investors were …

The US central bank experienced its largest operating loss of $114.3 billion in 2020 and 2021 due to aggressive support of the US economy. The Fed’s vigorous economic support and subsequent hike in interest rates to counter excessive inflation caused the central bank to suffer its greatest operational loss ever.Larger …

A drop in producer prices caused Treasury two-year yields to drop to their lowest level since May, suggesting that the Fed may cut rates this year. This comes after a higher-than-expected figure on consumer prices, which highlights how difficult it is to meet inflation targets.Wall Street analyzed bank results and …

Gold prices briefly climbed above $2,050 earlier in the day as investors were optimistic about Fed rate cuts. However, investors seem to have ignored the United States’ high consumer inflation data while US PPI remains soft. At the time of writing, the precious metal is trading at $2047.36 per ounce. …

With a loss of 0.40%, the USD/JPY pair is currently trading at 144.70, pushed by the lacklustre Producer Price Index (PPI). The US Dollar has been battered by disappointing PPI data for December, while growing tensions in the Red Sea region may bring demand back to the US Dollar.The US …

The latest data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals that the Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand in the United States increased by 1% on a yearly basis in December. This marks a slight uptick from the 0.8% growth recorded in November, which was revised from the …

This morning, the UK’s Office for National Statistics released data indicating that the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded by 0.3% on a monthly basis in December. This figure surpassed market expectations, which had predicted a growth rate of 0.2%. Notably, the preceding reading for November reflected a contraction of …

Gold prices surged on Friday as concerns heightened over the escalating conflict in the Middle East due to airstrikes in Yemen, increasing the appeal of the precious metal as a safe-haven asset. As of 07:01 GMT, spot gold saw a 0.3 percent rise, reaching $2,034.84 per ounce. Despite a 0.5 …

European stocks began the day on a positive note, with investors seemingly overlooking the Middle East conflict escalation and focusing on optimism surrounding a potential interest rate cut by the European Central Bank (ECB). Airbus shares also experienced gains, driven by the company’s record annual orders for aircraft. The European …

Japan’s Nikkei index surged to its highest level in 34 years on Friday, marking its most impressive week since March 2022. The rally was bolstered by diminishing expectations that the Bank of Japan would imminently shift away from its monetary easing policy and a resurgence of foreign investor interest. Closing …