Dollar Fights Back: Key Data, Fed Speeches on Tap This WeekThe US Dollar began the week on the defensive, hitting multi-week lows, but managed a rebound amidst a confluence of factors including tariff concerns, lower yields, and renewed worries about the US economy’s health. The US Dollar Index (DXY) fell …
Read More »Calm After the Storm: Dollar Steady, Awaiting GDP and PCE Data
The US Dollar (USD) has rebounded after an initial dip, stabilizing around 106.50 on the US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the USD against six major currencies. Early losses, triggered by positive German election results for the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), quickly subsided as the outcome eased market anxieties about …
Read More »BoE’s Cautious Approach Boosts Pound, US Data Disappoints
The Pound Sterling (GBP) has advanced against other currencies as investors anticipate a more measured approach to monetary easing from the Bank of England (BoE). Strong UK retail sales, higher-than-expected January inflation (CPI) data, and robust wage growth in the three months to December have led traders to reduce their …
Read More »Dollar ollar Holds Ground Amidst Mixed Economic Signals
The US Dollar Index (DXY) is currently trading around 106.50, maintaining minor gains despite recent economic data painting a mixed picture of the US economy. This level suggests the dollar is holding its ground, but the data raises questions about the strength of the US economy relative to other major …
Read More »US Manufacturing Shows Resilience Amid Economic Uncertainties
Recent data reveals a mixed picture of US economic activity. The S&P Global Composite PMI for February dipped to 50.4, signaling a slight weakening in overall private sector activity compared to January’s 52.7. However, within this composite, the Manufacturing PMI bucked the trend, edging up from 51.2 to 51.6, indicating …
Read More »GBP/USD Pulls Back After Reaching New Highs
The GBP/USD pair experienced a pullback after reaching a year-to-date high of 1.2678 and testing the 100-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) at 1.2658. The pair subsequently stabilized near 1.2660. This movement occurred despite positive UK retail sales data for January, which showed a 1.7% month-over-month increase, exceeding expectations. US economic …
Read More »British Pound Hits Two-Month High as UK Consumer Spending Surges
The British pound strengthened on Friday, reaching a two-month high, after strong UK consumer spending data for January offset concerns over declining employment trends. Key Market Moves GBP/USD rose 0.1% to $1.2675, from $1.266 before the data release. EUR/GBP dipped slightly to 82.81 pence, down from 82.85 pence. Mixed Economic …
Read More »European Stocks Inch Higher as Traders Weigh Business Activity and Trade Tensions
European markets edged up on Friday, as investors assessed fresh business activity data and ongoing geopolitical risks, including trade tensions and defense spending concerns. As of 04:21 ET (09:21 GMT): STOXX 600 rose 0.3% to 552.56, though it was set for a weekly loss, snapping an eight-week winning streak—the longest …
Read More »Market Drivers and Update; US Session: PMIs in Focus
The US dollar weakened significantly, reaching a two-month low despite no changes in US tariffs or progress in Russia-Ukraine peace talks. Friday’s key events include:US: The US Dollar Index (DXY) fell to around 106.40 due to lower US yields, a stronger Japanese yen, and increased risk appetite. The focus will …
Read More »Fed Official Flags Upside Inflation Risks, Warns of Stagflation Threat
St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem expressed concerns Thursday about the potential for persistent inflation and the risk of stagflation, posing a dual challenge to the US economy. He emphasized the need for confidence that inflation is headed back to the Fed’s 2% target before any further policy adjustments are …
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