US September CPI YoY rises to 3.7%, above expectations and reviving talk of rate hikes. As the US Dollar strengthens under inflationary pressures, EUR/USD trades around 1.0550.The neutral stance of ECB officials contrasts with probable Fed policy changes, which makes the EUR/USD dynamics more tense. Following a hotter-than-expected US inflation …
Read More »Fed’s Collins: Current monetary policy phase calls for patience
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins said on Thursday that the central bank is at or near the peak of the interest rate hike cycle. She did not rule out more rate hikes but warned the current stance calls for patience. Collins said the latest inflation data underscores …
Read More »Sterling under pressure post-CPI data in the US
The Pound Sterling is facing intense selling pressure due to the stable US core Consumer Price Index (CPI) for September, which has weakened the risk appetite of traders and market participants. UK factory data for August contracted for the second time in a row, as firms cut heavily on input …
Read More »US dollar surges on CPI data
The US dollar has continued to surge since the beginning of daily trading on Thursday, driven by the rise in the monthly reading of the US Consumer Price Index for last September.The dollar index, which measures the performance of the US currency against a basket of major currencies, surged to …
Read More »OPEC maintains its forecast for global oil demand growth in 2024
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on Thursday maintained its forecast for relatively strong growth in global oil demand in 2023 and 2024, citing signs of a resilient global economy so far this year and forecasting increased demand in China. The organization stated in a monthly report that …
Read More »European stocks touch 3-week high after interest rate hike fears subside
European stocks hit a three-week high on Thursday, supported by a new round of decline in government bond yields and investor relief due to dovish comments from Federal Reserve officials. The European STOXX 600 index rose 0.6 percent by 0711 GMT, with the mining and car manufacturing sectors leading the …
Read More »US dollar hovers near two-week lows ahead of CPI data
There was little change in the dollar, but it hovered near the lowest level in two weeks on Thursday, after the minutes of the last meeting of the Federal Reserve revealed that policymakers are taking a cautious stance, at a time when investors are awaiting key data on inflation in …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, October 11
Gold broke above $1,860 and jumped to $1,875, boosted by lower yields and the weaker dollar. Silver joined the rally, climbing above $22.00.The US Dollar finished flat despite higher-than-expected US wholesale inflation and the release of the FOMC minutes. The Greenback remains weak as US yields continue to pull back. …
Read More »CPI Data Preview: Will inflation data support more interest rate hikes?
Markets are eagerly awaiting September’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics set to release the report on Thursday. The unexpected rise in September’s Producer Price Index (PPI) has heightened anticipation for the upcoming Consumer Inflation Index, especially with the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting …
Read More »Ahead of CPI figures, EUR/USD dips as traders left uncertain post-FOMC minutes
A number of European Central Bank (ECB) officials’ neutral stance caused the Euro to suffer only minor losses against the US Dollar, although data from the US raised worries that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) might raise rates in response to an inflation report. Trading at 1.0598, the EUR/USD is …
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