The final reading of America’s gross domestic product revealed that the economy grew by about 2.1%, which is the same levels as the second reading. The US economy grew by about 2.2% in the first quarter of this year and by 6.2% in the second quarter of 2022. The data …
Read More »Gold is trading at a 6-month low
Gold prices traded at their lowest level in 6 months during Thursday’s session, recording levels below $1,900 per ounce. Gold’s losses coincided with a rise in the dollar and the yield on US Treasury bonds. The dollar recorded its highest level in 10 months against a basket of major currencies …
Read More »European stocks open higher supported by a rise in energy company stocks
European stocks rose slightly on Thursday, supported by gains in energy stocks as oil prices rose while investors awaited inflation data from Germany, the euro zone’s largest economy. The European STOXX 600 index rose 0.1 percent by 0705 GMT, after five consecutive sessions of losses, and the German DAX index …
Read More »USD is stable near the highest level in 10 months and continues to pressure JPY
The dollar stabilized near its highest level in ten months against a basket of currencies on Thursday, keeping the yen near an area that may require intervention by the authorities to support it, amid investors’ assessment of the impact of positive US economic data and new statements from Federal Reserve …
Read More »Market Drivers – Market Drivers, September 27
The US dollar’s rally and the drop in equity prices continue to be in the spotlight. The New Zealand NZD Business Confidence survey and Australian retail sales are two important readings to be watched during the Asian session. Later, attention will turn to Spain’s and Germany’s early September inflation data. …
Read More »GBP/USD declines further on stronger dollar
The GBP/USD pair is experiencing a backslide as the Pound Sterling weakens against the dollar. US data supports the USD, while the UK data-light calendar leaves the GBP to twist. The pair is expected to see US & UK GDP and US PCE on Friday. On Wednesday, US Durable Goods …
Read More »EUR/USD closer to fresh lows on economic headwinds, hawkish Fed
The EUR/USD pair has reached an eight-month low, with the pair trading at 1.0505, near the lows of the month after reaching a daily high of 1.0574. The Eurozone’s M3 supply shrinkage, reflected by broader economic strains, has weighed on the EUR/USD.The Euro is extending its losses versus the US …
Read More »Wall Street dips as Treasury yields continue surging
As Treasury rates surged on Wednesday, Wall Street’s major indexes declined in choppy trading conditions as investors awaited news on a US funding bill and this week’s inflation data to determine the Federal Reserve’s stance for monetary policy outlook.The 10-year Treasury yields changed course to reach a new 16-year high, …
Read More »Which recession indicators can investors safely watch?
The 10-year Treasury yield’s current performance compared to 2007 has some investors looking for signals of a recession. The increase in Treasury yield curves is a constant topic of discussion now as well as what investors should look at to indicate a recession. Economic headwinds are expected to impact markets …
Read More »Could gold fall further in 2023?
Gold is trading at $1877.54 per ounce at the time of writing, down by some -1.22%. traders are worried that the precious metal could fall further in the remainder of 2023. It is worth noting that gold demand in China has surged in 2023, with a 16% increase compared to …
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