Forex Market

The global financial markets are currently laser-focused on recent decisions and upcoming events that could significantly impact various asset classes. Investors are particularly attentive to the rate decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the anticipated US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report.Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) DecisionThe RBA …

As investors step into 2025, the financial landscape is poised for significant shifts across various asset classes. This overview is an attempt to delve into the expected trends for shares, cash, bonds, commodities, gold, and Bitcoin, providing a comprehensive understanding of what the new year might bring and could bring …

The USD/JPY pair defied its typical market correlation, rising in line with the U.S. dollar at the end of the first trading day of the new week. The U.S. dollar continued to benefit from geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the implications of U.S. employment data, and the anticipation of …

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 …