After six straight days of losses, the EUR/USD is now trading near 1.0900. at the time of writing, the pair is seen at 1.0895. Upside inflation concerns were alluded to in the German Buba Monthly Report, which encouraged hawkish bets on the European Central Bank. Investors are looking forward to …
Read More »GBP/USD pair surges on prodding UK economic concerns
After recording its first weekly gain in five weeks, GBP/USD gradually increases. The opposition Labour Party in the UK projects the weakest growth among the G7 nations. Bullish triangle formation and an impending bull cross on the MACD tempt purchasers of cable.Bulls breached boundaries early on Tuesday in Asia, breaking …
Read More »China’s economy at risk on accelerating impact of real estate crisis
Land sales and personal budget cuts are being greatly impacted by the real estate crisis in China, which has reduced retail sales, investment, exports, and industry output. After three years, the government’s “zero covid” initiatives have not generated the promised roar but rather a whimper. Two-thirds of personal wealth and …
Read More »USD/JPY jumps following China’s unexpected rate cut
The USD/JPY pair soared above 146.00, posting daily gains of more than 0.60%. Following the PBoC rate drop, the Yen is slipping. The pair is trading at 146.16 at the time of writing.On Thursday’s session, investors anticipate the annual Jackson Hole Symposium. The USD/JPY is up around 146.20 at the …
Read More »JPMorgan sees Japan’s threshold for yen intervention at around 150 yen per dollar
The yen was trading at 145.87 to the dollar on Monday, having been as weak as 146.56 last week. “We think that the MoF (Ministry of Finance Japan) will not intervene in the FX market at around (the) 145 level. Our threshold level of JPY buying intervention is around 150,” …
Read More »European stocks rise with the support of the energy and healthcare sectors
European stocks opened higher on Monday, supported by the rise of energy stocks, with the rise in global oil prices, and the rise in health care stocks, thanks to the strong performance of the Danish pharmaceutical company, Novo Nordisk. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was up 0.4 percent by 0712 …
Read More »Gold regains its balance as all eyes turn to the Central Banks meeting
Gold prices rose from five-month lows on Monday, after falling in the past five sessions, as investors’ focus turned to a meeting of central bankers in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, this week in anticipation of their outlook on the economy and interest rates. Spot gold rose 0.3% to $1,892.88 an ounce …
Read More »Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap, August 14-18
Eurozone Eurozone inflation has slowed further, and underlying price pressures appear to have peaked, according to Eurostat statistics released on Friday, lessening pressure on the European Central Bank to continue raising rates following its quickest rate-hike cycle on record. To confront a historic increase in inflation, the ECB has raised …
Read More »Market Drivers- US Session, August 18
The Yen and the Swiss Franc were among the top performers due to risk aversion and the retreat in government bond yields. The Japanese Yen finished marginally higher above 145.00, while the Swiss Franc gained for the fifth consecutive week. The Pound was the biggest gainer, supported by UK economic …
Read More »Gold expected to recover in medium term on rate hike cycle bets
Gold is trading at %1891.40 at the time of writing. It is up 0.09%. The precious metal now finds itself at its lowest level since mid-March. Economists expect Fed Chair Powell will probably leave all options open regarding interest rate hikes in the next FOMC meetings.The recent renewed rise in …
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