The Euro has continued its downward spiral against the US Dollar, breaching the 1.06 level on Tuesday. This marks a significant decline for the currency pair, which has been under pressure for several weeks.Why is the pair declining?Several factors are contributing to the Euro’s weakness:US Economic Strength: The US economy …
Read More »GBP/USD Plunges Amidst Economic Woes and Dollar Strength
The GBP/USD currency pair experienced a sharp decline on Tuesday, shedding nearly 1% of its value. This significant downward movement was primarily driven by a confluence of factors, including a strengthening US dollar, rising UK unemployment rates, and lingering concerns about the UK’s economic outlook.The GBP/USD pair is facing significant …
Read More »Fed’s Kashkari: Can’t declare victory on inflation, but have reasons to be confident
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari noted on Tuesday that while the Fed has many reasons to feel confident about its long-running battle with transitory inflation, it still may be too soon to declare outright victory. Key US Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures expected in the midweek are …
Read More »Oil Prices Steady as Market Awaits OPEC Report Amid China Stimulus Disappointment and Supply Concerns
Oil prices remained largely unchanged on Tuesday, with investors holding off major moves ahead of OPEC’s anticipated monthly report. Market sentiment was also shaped by China’s recent underwhelming stimulus measures and continued oversupply concerns. As of 07:45 GMT, Brent crude futures inched up 4 cents to $71.87 per barrel, while …
Read More »U.S. Dollar Surges to Four-Month High Amid Expectations for Trump-Led Policies and Fed Tightening
The U.S. dollar continued its upward momentum on Tuesday, reaching a four-month peak as financial markets factored in the impact of an incoming Donald Trump administration and a potentially more hawkish Federal Reserve stance. At 04:00 ET (09:00 GMT), the Dollar Index, which measures the currency against a basket of …
Read More »European Stocks Dip as Inflation and Employment Data Weigh on Sentiment
European stock markets fell on Tuesday morning as investors assessed fresh economic data from the region, particularly inflation and employment figures, alongside quarterly earnings updates from key corporations. At 03:10 ET (08:10 GMT), Germany’s DAX was down 0.9%, France’s CAC 40 dropped 1%, and London’s FTSE 100 slipped by 0.4%. …
Read More »Oil price declines as investors let down by China’s stimulus plan
The price of WTI drops to about $68.00 in the early Asian session on Tuesday. The USD-denominated oil is impacted by the strengthening USD. Investors were let down by China’s stimulus plan, which caused the WTI price to decline. The benchmark for US crude oil, West Texas Intermediate (WTI), is …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session
As investors braced for the release of US data and a slew of Fed speakers later this week, the greenback surged to new highs on the strength of the “Trump trade.”Due to investors’ reevaluation of possible Trump policies and the effect on the Fed’s easing cycle, the US Dollar Index …
Read More »XAU/USD Declines Amid Firmer US Dollar Ahead of Trump’s Protectionist Policies
Gold prices have experienced a significant decline, plummeting over 2.5% on Monday as the US Dollar surged to a four-month high. This downward trend is primarily driven by growing concerns over potential trade tensions under a second Trump presidency. The US Dollar Index (DXY) has climbed to 105.57, boosted by …
Read More »Yen Under Pressure as BoJ Uncertainty and US Yield Rise
The Japanese Yen (JPY) continues its downward trajectory against the US Dollar (USD) as uncertainty surrounding the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) monetary policy persists. Recent developments in Japan’s political landscape and mixed signals from the central bank have raised doubts about the likelihood of future interest rate hikes.BoJ’s Cautious StanceThe …
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