The Euro has jumped to 1.1000 following the final US GDP that appears disappointing. US economic growth revised down to 4.9% in the third quarter from the previous 5.2% estimation.The focus is now on the looming US PCE Price Index which investors eagerly await to get more direction on the …
Read More »European stocks decline due to losses in the auto and real estate sectors
European stocks experienced a decline on Thursday, particularly within the real estate and auto sectors, following a sharp sell-off on Wall Street in the previous session. Investors, in anticipation of more economic data from the United States, sought additional indicators on the trajectory of global interest rates. As of 0817 …
Read More »Gold rose after the decline in USD boosted demand
Gold prices saw an increase on Thursday, receiving support from a decline in the dollar and lower US Treasury bond yields. Traders, meanwhile, awaited US economic data to gain further insights into the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy expectations. Spot gold rose by 0.4 percent to reach $2,036.60 per ounce as …
Read More »Japan’s Nikkei declines, tracking Wall Street
Japan’s Nikkei index experienced a decline on Thursday, influenced by a significant sell-off on Wall Street and a notable drop in Toyota’s shares due to a growing safety concern within its Daihatsu Motor unit. The Nikkei closed at 33,140.47 points, reflecting a decrease of 1.59 percent. Among the 225 listed …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, December 20
The US Dollar rose on Wednesday, supported by US economic data and a slight deterioration in market sentiment as well as hawkish remarks by Fed’s Patrick Harker on the rate policy outlook.Holiday-linked rally was paused, with Wall Street’s main indexes about to end a five-day positive streak on profit taking. …
Read More »Hawkish remarks by Fed’s Harker benefit the US dollar
The USD was not greatly affected by the Wednesday’s US home data, but the DXY Index recorded gains of 0.35% per day after Fed’s Harker commented that the bank won’t cut rates right away.Philadelphia Federal Reserve President Patrick Harker has expressed his opposition to further US central bank interest rate …
Read More »Final PCE reading in 2023 could weigh on rate policy outlook
The PCE inflation data, in the United States, on Friday is expected to be the final key piece of data for the year, and an upside surprise is required to give the Fed’s push-back attempts more credibility. If an upside surprise does not materialize, it will be difficult for the …
Read More »Treasury yields hits lowest since July
The 10-year US Treasury yield hit its lowest level since July as traders assessed the Federal Reserve’s future rate cuts. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note was last down around 2 basis points to 3.901%, its lowest level since July 27 when the 10-year yield was as low …
Read More »US CB Consumer Confidence Index Beats Expectations
The US CB Consumer Confidence Index rose to 110.7 in December, indicating a significant improvement in consumer sentiment. The report also revealed that the Present Situation Index rose to 148.5, and the Consumer Expectations Index advanced to 85.6. The one-year consumer inflation rate expectation edged lower to 5.6%. The US …
Read More »US Existing Home Sales Unexpectedly Rise 0.8% In November
US existing home sales unexpectedly rose in November, to seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.82 million units, ending five consecutive monthly decreases, according to the National Association of Realtors. Further gains could be limited by a chronic shortage of houses on the market. Home resales, accounting for a large portion …
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