Forex Market

Dollar Strengthens Amid Rising Yields, Renewed “Trump Trade”The US Dollar Index (DXY) continued its upward trajectory on Tuesday, October 22, approaching three-month highs as investors responded to higher interest rates and a resurgence of the “Trump trade.” Key economic events and speeches from Federal Reserve officials will shape the market’s …

The US Dollar maintained its strength on Monday, buoyed by escalating tensions in the Middle East and supportive remarks from Federal Reserve officials. However, profit-taking activity tempered the Greenback’s gains, as investors digested positive economic news from China and its government’s stimulus measures.Geopolitical Tensions: The ongoing tensions in the Middle …

The EUR/USD exchange rate is likely to continue falling as the European Central Bank is expected to lower interest rates again. The value of the EUR/USD pair is currently at 1.0800, but its future direction is uncertain due to expectations that the ECB will adopt a more lenient monetary policy. …

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Lorie Logan suggested on Monday that the Fed may gradually lower interest rates in the future, provided the economy continues to perform as expected. She also indicated that the Fed plans to continue reducing its balance sheet.Logan highlighted the following key points:Economic Stability: The …

European shares wavered on Monday after two consecutive weeks of gains, as investors awaited key corporate earnings reports, with stabilizing oil prices supporting the energy sector. The pan-European STOXX 600 index remained flat at 0845 GMT, fluctuating between minor gains and losses. Last week, the STOXX 600 gained momentum following …

The U.S. dollar strengthened on Monday, building on its recent gains as the U.S. presidential election approaches, with growing expectations that former President Donald Trump may secure a victory in the 2024 race. At 04:30 ET (08:30 GMT), the Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against six major currencies, rose …

Gold prices soared to a new record in Asian trading on Monday, driven by increased safe-haven demand as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensified and uncertainty loomed over the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Spot gold climbed 0.4% to $2,732.86 per ounce, while December gold futures rose 0.6%, reaching $2,747.70 …

This week, global stock markets continued their upward trajectory, driven primarily by robust performance in tech stocks as well as positive sentiment surrounding China’s economic stimulus measures. Major US indices, including the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average, reached fresh all-time highs, extending their winning streaks to six …

The US Dollar experienced a pullback on Friday, primarily driven by profit-taking after a recent surge. Investors are keenly focused on upcoming speeches by Federal Reserve officials, which could provide clues about the central bank’s monetary policy trajectory.Housing Data Shows WeaknessMeanwhile, US housing data released earlier in the day revealed …

U.S. Treasury yields have declined, pressured by a fresh batch of positive economic data and uncertainty surrounding the 2024 U.S. presidential election and the Federal Reserve’s future interest rate path. Treasury yields dropped to 4.074%, compared to the previous day’s close of 4.096%. Yields on these sovereign securities had reached …