Forex Market

U.S. stock index futures edged lower early Wednesday, with Dow Jones Futures down 42 points (0.1%), S&P 500 Futures falling 7 points (0.1%), and Nasdaq 100 Futures slipping 40 points (0.2%). This follows Tuesday’s gains, driven by a surge in technology stocks, notably Nvidia, which rose 4%. Key Developments: Fed …

New Zealand’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ), reduced its cash rate by 50 basis points to 4.75% on Wednesday, aligning with market expectations. This marks the second consecutive rate cut, following a 25-basis-point reduction in August. Market Reactions The kiwi dollar dropped 0.9% to $0.6084, reaching …

European stock markets traded in a subdued manner on Wednesday as investor confidence was hit by ongoing conflict in the Middle East and market volatility in China. DAX (Germany): flatCAC 40 (France): down 0.1%FTSE 100 (U.K.): up 0.4% Concerns over China and Middle East Conflict European stocks were impacted by …

The Dollar Index remains neutral on Tuesday near the key 103.00 level. Fed officials remain cautious about easing policy too much, too soon. CPI figures on Thursday will be key for DXY movement.The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the USD against a basket of six currencies, …

Boston Fed president Susan Collins said Tuesday that the central bank will likely need to cut interest rates further and that the next phase of monetary policy should focus on preserving the economy. Pointing to the consensus among her colleagues for two more 25 basis point rate cuts this year, …

The Euro is attempting to regain some of the ground it lost against the US Dollar in early morning trading on Tuesday, buoyed by positive economic data from Germany. This has managed to pull the Euro out of a six-day downward spiral. Germany’s industrial production index, a key indicator for …

The US dollar staged a modest recovery on Tuesday after facing pressure from the Japanese yen in the previous session. The greenback drew support from recent developments, including hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials and improved economic data.St. Louis Federal Reserve President, Matthew Mosallam, stated that “the cost of premature …

European stock markets retreated on Tuesday, following the lead of Wall Street as investors reassessed U.S. interest rate expectations and grappled with ongoing tensions in the Middle East and regional economic concerns. By 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX fell 0.7%, France’s CAC 40 dropped 1.2%, and the FTSE 100 …

The U.S. dollar eased slightly on Tuesday from near seven-week highs against major currencies, as investors reassessed the outlook for U.S. interest rate cuts. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, however, continued to support the dollar’s appeal as a safe-haven asset. The euro gained 0.2%, trading at $1.0992, after reaching …

The US Dollar Index (DXY) traded mixed on Monday as investors continued to grapple with rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the implications of Friday’s strong jobs report. Despite higher US yields, the DXY remained near recent peaks above 102.00.Key Economic Events for Tuesday, October 8:US: NFIB Business …