Forex Market

The US Dollar Index (DXY) has been navigating a complex landscape, caught between the twin forces of persistent inflation and a potential economic slowdown. As the Federal Reserve (Fed) grapples with the delicate task of balancing these opposing forces, the dollar’s future trajectory remains uncertain.The recent release of November’s Consumer …

A recent survey by the New York Federal Reserve paints a picture of a consumer landscape marked by both optimism and apprehension. While Americans are increasingly confident about their personal financial prospects, a growing concern about rising inflation casts a shadow over the economic horizon.The survey found that consumers expect …

Gold prices climbed higher on Monday, trading up some 1.33% at $2667 per ounce, driven by a combination of factors:Geopolitical Uncertainty: The ongoing instability in the Middle East, particularly following the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria, has increased demand for safe-haven assets like gold. Central Bank Buying: …

US stock index futures edged lower Monday as investors paused to consolidate last week’s record gains, awaiting key November inflation data for fresh signals on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate trajectory. Stock Futures Slightly Down At 05:45 ET (10:45 GMT), futures for the: Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 30 points, …

European stocks hovered near six-week highs on Monday, buoyed by gains in mining and luxury sectors following signs of stimulus measures aimed at reviving China’s slowing economy. Market Overview The pan-European STOXX 600 index edged up 0.1% by 1000 GMT, extending its rally to an eighth consecutive session. However, Germany’s …

US dollar ended last week’s trading in the uptrend with modest gains. This movement coincided with rising indices in Wall Street and other global stock markets. Markets were driven by different developments, including mixed economic data, political developments in Europe and the Middle East, and some monetary policy-related implications. Jobs …

Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President Mary Daly cautioned markets on Friday, warning that despite data still leaning toward the Fed achieving its inflation goals, the US central bank will still step in with additional rate hikes if price growth begins to spiral once again.Key QuotesThe labour market remains …

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack recently offered a nuanced perspective on the future trajectory of monetary policy. While acknowledging market expectations of a potential rate cut before the end of January, she indicated a preference for a more cautious approach.Hammack emphasized the need for a modestly restrictive …

The GBP/USD pair encountered a downward correction after reaching a one-month high of 1.2810. This decline was primarily driven by a stronger-than-expected US Nonfarm Payrolls report, which initially dampened the US Dollar’s strength. However, a subsequent surge in the US Consumer Sentiment Index bolstered the Greenback, reversing the earlier trend. …

The Euro retreated on Friday after a brief rally to the 1.0600 level. The pair closed the session near 1.0550, still holding above the crucial 20-day Simple Moving Average (SMA). This suggests that the short-term outlook for the EUR/USD remains cautiously optimistic, despite the recent pullback.Technical indicators present a mixed …