Market Update

Market players tried to remain optimistic about a potential diplomatic solution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict but peace talks yielded no results.The positive sentiment diluted as the day went by, with Wall Street ending the day in the red territory after a strong opening.Economic DataThe economic calendar on Monday witnessed no …

The DXY is struggling around 99.30 in the absence of any potential trigger that could bring an impulsive wave. Any Chinese aid to Russia may heighten the risk-aversion across financial market.Fed’s interest rate policy will be the mega event that investors will look upon. The US dollar index is failing …

Russia’s economy has been suffering long before the invasion of Ukraine. That suffering is now increasing but a total collapse is unlikely. It looks like Russia has built an economy that is geared for conflict.The Russian government’s involvement in the economy, and the money it continues to make from oil …

Soaring energy prices raised recession alarm bells around the world. But another economic indicator is starting to look threatening: The yield curve is flattening. Wall Street closely watches the difference, or spread, between short-term government bond yields, most notably the 2-year Treasury, and longer-term bond rates like the 10-year Treasury.As …

Gold is lower despite risk-off themes at the start of the week. Russia was on Ukraine is driving the sentiment and the US dollar higher. As US yields rally to their highest levels since July 2019, the gold price is weakening in early afternoon US trade and is losing some …

Wall Street dips into the red as risk appetite fades. The disappointment on the Ukraine – Russia talks and COVID-19 in China have soured sentiment.US markets have dropped into negative territory after having opened with gains on Monday. The fragile appetite for risk witnessed during the European session seems to …

The euro has pared losses on Monday after the previous two days’ decline. The pair has bounced up from 1.0900 lows to post a moderate advance on the day, yet lacking follow-through to break psychological resistance at 1.1000.The higher appetite for risk has supported the euro. The common currency has …

The US dollar’s rebound from 1.2690 extends to levels near 1.2800 while the Canadian dollar loses ground as oil prices drop. Longer-term, the USD/CAD is expected to remain neutral to negative.The US dollar has bounced up against its Canadian counterpart on Monday to pare losses after the 1.3% reversal seen …

Russia made a request to China for military assistance at some point after the start of the now three-week invasion of Ukraine.The US has told allies that China signaled its willingness to provide military assistance to Russia, according to officials familiar with American diplomatic cables on the exchange.The cables, which …

Investors added over $886 million to some of the biggest exchange-traded funds that invest in clean energy last week as the U.S. and Europe took steps to cut dependence on Russian fossil fuels.Shifting to green energy is fundamental to the European Union’s climate plans, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine compelled …