Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko said on Wednesday that Russia is ready to provide a humanitarian corridor for ships carrying foodstuffs to leave Ukraine, in exchange for the lifting of some sanctions, Interfax news agency quoted Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko as saying Wednesday. Ukraine’s Black Sea ports …
Read More »The dollar rises from its lowest level in a month
The US dollar turned higher on Wednesday after two consecutive days of losses as the recent decline in US Treasury yields halted, and the dollar’s rally outpaced the euro and the New Zealand dollar that had earlier surged, driven by an announcement of tight monetary policy from the central bank. …
Read More »European shares rise after a wave of selling
European shares rose on Wednesday with positive data on German market sentiment as investors watched what central banks would do to tighten monetary policy amid growing concerns about slowing economic growth. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose 0.8 percent by 0714 GMT, supported by gains across all sectors. The index …
Read More »Gold falls with the rise of the dollar
Gold prices fell on Wednesday with the rise of the dollar, while investors awaited the statement of the monetary policy meeting of the Federal Reserve for the month of May, in search of indications on the expected amount of the next US interest rate hike. And by 0636 GMT, gold …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session – Tuesday 24 May
The US dollar remained weak on Tuesday. The EUR/USD pair rallied beyond 1.0700 as more ECB officials vowed for a 50 bps rate hike. The GBP/USD pair, however, fell following softer-than-anticipated local data to end the day in the 1.2520 price zone.Economic Data S&P Global released the preliminary estimates of …
Read More »Gold consolidates above $1,860, FOMC minutes, US Durable Goods eyed
Gold price is holding above $1,860.00 ahead of FOMC minutes. The positive market sentiment has diminished the appeal of safe-haven assets. The US monthly Durable Goods Orders are seen lower at 0.6%.Facts that hold significant importance in the FOMC minutes are the number of voters advocating the 50 basis points …
Read More »US Shares trade mixedly on Biden’s comments, downbeat data
US shares closed Tuesday’s trading session exhibiting mixed performance, after US President Joe Biden’s comments indicating that his administration is pondering restructure of tariffs imposed on Chinese goods and services.There was also a slew of economic data that shed light on a deterioration in the US housing sector as well …
Read More »China’s lockdowns alarm financial markets
Beijing is continuing quarantine to end its month-old COVID outbreak, while in Shanghai’s authorities plan to keep most restrictions in place this month, before a more complete lifting of the two-month-old lockdown from June 1.The Chinese capital reported 47 new Covid cases om Tuesday, compared with 48 on Monday. Cases …
Read More »GBP/USD benefits from positive sentiment, eyes FOMC Minutes
The GBP/USD pair has rebounded gradually from a low of 1.2475 amid relatively positive market sentiment. Earlier on the day, the pair experienced a steep fall on Tuesday after failing to overstep the round level resistance of 1.2600. The asset was offered on Tuesday amid poor S&P Global Purchase Managers …
Read More »EUR/JPY gains despite retreating from weekly highs
The EUR/JPY edges lower after reaching fresh weekly highs at around 136.79 and daily lows just below the 50-DMA at 135.64, blamed on the negative market sentiment that increased appetite for safe-haven peers. The EUR/JPY pair is trading at 136.16.Risk aversion continued for the second consecutive day in the week. …
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