Forex Market

Gold prices are gaining momentum for 2024, with prospects of a Fed interest rate reduction starting in March. Factors boosting rate-cut hopes include a 2% decline in underlying inflation and easing labor market conditions due to restrictive monetary policy. However, the precious metal faces a marginal sell-off as the US …

On the first trading day of the new year, the dollar saw an increase in value as investors turned their attention to upcoming economic data that could provide insights into the Federal Reserve’s future moves. Bitcoin also experienced a rise, exceeding $45,000 for the first time since April 2022. In …

On Tuesday, Europe’s benchmark stock index reached its highest level in nearly two years, driven by optimistic expectations among investors at the beginning of 2024 that major central banks are likely to adopt interest rate cuts. Energy sector stocks led the gains in the European STOXX 600 index, which rose …

The Turkish currency, the lira, reached a new record low on Tuesday, dropping to less than 29.7 liras to the dollar. This decline is part of a series of losses that gained momentum towards the end of 2023, with the lira concluding the year down by approximately 37 percent. At …

A few days ahead of the end of the 2023 trading year, the USD/JPY pair was back in the 141.00 level. Following the holidays, the US dollar had a thin week, ending the trading year on Friday with a 0.3% decline versus the Japanese yen.There was an annual loss of …

As the year 2023 draws to a close, the US dollar faces the prospect of ending the year with a significant loss, erasing gains from two consecutive years. Market sentiment is shaped by expectations that the Federal Reserve may initiate interest rate cuts by March 2024, contributing to the dollar’s …

Gold price remains steady at $2069.50 per ounce, despite a rebound in the US Dollar and higher US Treasury bond yields. On the data front; Initial Jobless Claims increased to 218,000, above the forecast of 210,000, and Continuing Claims reached 1.875 million, the highest in four weeks. The downside of …

Thursday saw a sharp decline in the value of the US dollar following the Richmond Manufacturing Index. The US bond market is witnessing significant purchasing while the equity markets remain stable.After the US opening bell, the US Dollar Index has experienced a wild ride and is almost flat. On Thursday, …

The US dollar witnessed divergent movements against key currencies on Thursday, recovering from early losses against the euro while facing a decline against the Japanese yen. Investors are closely monitoring signals from the Federal Reserve, expecting a potential interest rate cut in the coming year. Dollar Index Performance: The dollar …

European stocks showcased a positive trajectory on Thursday, led by gains in mining and insurance companies. The market outlook remained optimistic as the year neared its end, buoyed by expectations that major global central banks would potentially reduce borrowing costs in the coming year. Market Overview: The STOXX 600 index …