The US Dollar Index weakened on Thursday as investors digested recent announcements regarding trade policy. Market focus now shifts to key US economic data, including flash Manufacturing and Services PMIs, Existing Home Sales, and the final Michigan Consumer Sentiment.EUR/USD resumed its uptrend, boosted by a weaker dollar and supported by …
Read More »Breaking Free: The Bank of Japan’s Path to Monetary Policy Normalization
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is poised to significantly raise its benchmark interest rate, signaling a decisive shift in its monetary policy and marking a crucial step towards economic normalization. This move, widely anticipated by markets, reflects growing confidence in the sustainability of inflation and a strengthening economic recovery.The expected …
Read More »US Dollar Pressure Before and After Trump’s Davos Remarks
US traders are closely monitoring the Federal Reserve’s looming rate decision, despite ongoing headlines about cuts. President Trump has renewed criticism of trade imbalances, sparking market chatter about new tax cuts and oil price demands. Solid US growth between 2.5% and 3.0% supports the Greenback, but policy ambiguities weigh on …
Read More »Euro Slides Amid ECB Rate Cut Expectations
The Euro continued to decline from the opening of morning trading, significantly by European interest rate expectations following increased expectations that the European Central Bank will cut interest rates at its January meeting.Statements from within the European Central Bank on Wednesday increased the likelihood of further interest rate cuts at …
Read More »Canadian Goods Spending Boosted by Strong Auto Sales in Q4
According to National Bank of Canada, while November’s retail sales report was disappointing, with overall goods spending stagnating and volumes declining due to rising prices, a surge in car sales provided a significant boost to spending in the fourth quarter.Car sales are estimated to have grown by 19.1% annualized in …
Read More »Could US Dollar Encounter Shifting Sands? Tariffs and the Trump Legacy
The Rise of BRICS+: A New Era of Global InfluenceThe recent expansion of BRICS, the economic bloc comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, marks a pivotal moment in the global economic order. With the addition of Indonesia as a full member and a diverse array of nations joining …
Read More »European Markets Show Mixed Performance Amid Chinese Stimulus Hopes and Trump’s Davos Speech Anticipation
European stock markets displayed a mixed performance on Thursday, as investors weighed the impact of China’s latest economic stimulus measures and awaited a highly anticipated speech by former U.S. President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. By 06:40 ET (11:40 GMT), Germany’s DAX index rose 0.3%, …
Read More »European Stock Markets Mixed Amid Chinese Support and Focus on Trump’s Davos Speech
European stock markets traded with mixed results on Thursday, with investor sentiment buoyed by fresh economic support measures from China while awaiting a keynote speech from President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Market Performance DAX (Germany): Rose 0.2%, hitting record highs earlier in the week. CAC …
Read More »Gold Holds Near Three-Month Highs as Dollar Weakens; Copper Declines on Tariff Concerns
Gold prices remained steady on Thursday, hovering near three-month highs, as the U.S. dollar softened following President Donald Trump’s cautious approach to implementing tariffs early in his second term. Gold Market Highlights Spot Gold: Unchanged at $2,755.14, near its highest level since late October. Gold Futures (Feb): Down 0.3% to …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session: Trump, US Data Drive Markets
The US Dollar staged a partial recovery on Thursday, regaining some ground after a week of losses. Market participants continued to closely monitor headlines and assess the potential impact of recent policy shifts.US Dollar Index (DXY)The DXY attempted to regain strength, but a decisive move above the 108.00 level remained …
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