The majority of economists tend to be more optimistic when it comes to the number of jobs added in the US last month. However, that could be an overcorrection due to continually underestimating the labour market’s strength this year. However, there are other elements that make forecasting Friday’s release a …
Read More »WTI declines as the US dollar strengthens on US labour data
WTI crude declines by more than 1% as the dollar-denominated commodities are hurt by a stronger US dollar and concern about Fed tightening. Mixed labour market indicators from the US and increased business activity heighten the likelihood of a rate hike in June. Fears of a recession brought on by …
Read More »JOLTS Job Openings Lower Than Expected
The number of job openings on the last business day of May read 9.8 million according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This reading followed 10.3 million openings in April (revised from 10.1 million) came in below the market expectation of 9.93 million. “Over the month, the number of …
Read More »European stocks fall under the weight of the Fed’s tendency to tighten and US-Chinese tension
European stocks fell nearly 1 percent on Thursday, as growing fears of an economic slowdown and further hikes in global interest rates dented risk appetite, along with the impact of an escalating trade battle between China and the United States. The European Stoxx 600 index fell 0.8% by 0717 GMT, …
Read More »Gold stabilizes as investors await US economic data
Gold settled Thursday, July 6, as investors await a set of US economic data that may affect the course of the US Federal Reserve’s monetary policy, after publishing the minutes of its June meeting, which supported expectations of raising interest rates for a longer period. By 0241 GMT, gold settled …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session – 05/07/2023
US markets moderately retreated on the back of tensions between China and the US, as well as following reports of softer economic activity. The Chinese Caixin Services dropped more than expected, and Japanese, Australian, and Eurozone PMIs were revised lower. Additionally, US Factory Orders rose below expectations.Economic DataUS data showed …
Read More »US Dollar enjoys firmer stance on hawkish Fed bets as China eyed
The US Dollar Index teeters around weekly top after rising in the last three consecutive days. FOMC Minutes confirm July rate hike even as softer US data exists.Traders seek solace in US Dollar as yields portray recession fears, China-linked headlines appear grim. US ISM Services PMI, ADP Employment Change eyed, …
Read More »US dollar benefits from FOMC minutes
The US central bank released the minutes from its June 13-14 meeting. The minutes showed some policymakers favored a rate hike, but went with a pause. The US Dollar pulls back modestly after the minutes.The US Dollar strengthened after the minutes. The DXY printed fresh weekly highs above 103.30 and …
Read More »Gold sharply reverses from weekly highs ahead of FOMC minutes
Gold is suffering from a volatile session for metals as the US dollar performs steadily. After spiking to the highest level since June 23, XAU/USD turned to the downside. Gold is losing momentum, and the reversal could expose $1,900. At the time of writing, the precious metal is trading at …
Read More »Fed meeting minutes to offer clues on future rate hike appetite
The minutes of the Federal Reserve’s June policy meeting, which will be issued on Wednesday, are expected to indicate an intense discussion among officials who, on balance, look inclined to favour stronger action to reduce inflation. The meeting minutes, which are scheduled at 2 p.m. EDT (1800 GMT), will arrive …
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