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 …
Read More »DXY Seen Softer Ahead of FOMC Minutes
The US Dollar Index, which measures the value of the USD against a basket of currencies, witnessed a calm Monday session with mild losses, holding steady despite elevated levels near last week’s highs. Amidst ongoing Middle East tensions, market participants await key events this week, including the release of the …
Read More »Dow Jones Hit By Risk Aversion
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) shed around 500 points on a shaky market Monday, with risk appetite shriveling on the back of decreased rate cut expectations and tensions in the Middle East running on the hot side. Markets expect less than 50 bps in further rate cuts from the …
Read More »CAD dragged lower on risk aversion
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) backslid into long-term averages against the US Dollar on Monday, with markets opening up the new trading week notably on the back foot. Investors pulled back into the safety of the Greenback, sending the Canadian Dollar skidding into three-week lows. Meaningful economic data from Canada remains …
Read More »Crypto investment hit record outflows amid Middle East tensions
Bitcoin is trading around the $63,000 level on Monday as a CoinShares report reveals that crypto investment products recorded outflows totaling $147 million last week, breaking their three-week inflow streak.Crypto assets witness outflows stirred by negative flows in Bitcoin ETFsCrypto ETFs recorded outflows totaling $147 million last week, according to …
Read More »Will German Growth Make Use of Chinese Stimulus?
For years, Chinese industrial orders helped create and support thousands of well-paid jobs in Germany. But the Asian giant’s economic slowdown has led to lower demand for German goods and dampened growth prospects.China has long been a key market for German industrial companies, especially in the automotive and machinery sectors.The …
Read More »Crypto investment records outflows of $147 million amid Middle East tension
Digital asset investment products witnessed outflows totaling $147 million last week.Bitcoin ETFs were the center of focus, with $159 million in outflows after heightened Middle East war tension. Ethereum also saw outflows of $29 million, while Solana and multi-asset products recorded inflows.Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around the $63,000 level on …
Read More »Oil Prices Surge as Middle East Tensions Raise Supply Concerns
Oil prices extended their rally on Monday, with Brent crude approaching $80 a barrel. This follows last week’s sharpest weekly increase since early 2023, fueled by fears of an escalating Middle East conflict that could disrupt exports from the region. As of 0839 GMT, Brent crude futures rose by $1.11, …
Read More »U.S. Dollar Holds Steady as Traders Await Inflation Data, Fed Minutes
The U.S. dollar stabilized on Monday, retaining the gains made after Friday’s robust jobs report, as traders gear up for a week filled with key inflation data and the release of the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting minutes. At 04:00 ET (08:00 GMT), the Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against …
Read More »European Stocks Slip as U.S. Jobs Euphoria Fades, Higher Bond Yields Pressure Real Estate and Utilities
European stocks edged lower on Monday as the initial optimism from strong U.S. jobs data faded, with rate-sensitive sectors like real estate and utilities feeling the impact of rising bond yields. As of 0726 GMT, the pan-European STOXX 600 index had dipped 0.2%, with real estate and utilities sectors falling …
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