Market Update

On Friday, the USD/JPY fluctuated once again below 149.00 as risk appetite stabilized. To close the trading week, there is selling pressure on the US dollar everywhere. Next week will bring Jackson Hole and national inflation data from Japan.Friday saw a slight decline in USD/JPY, with a morning drop below …

The U.S. dollar remained close to a two-week high against the Japanese yen on Friday, following its most significant one-day gain against major currencies in four weeks. The rally was driven by robust U.S. economic data, which largely dispelled recession fears. The greenback also received a boost from a surge …

Oil prices were on track for a second consecutive week of gains, despite a slight decline on Friday, driven by strong U.S. economic data that fueled optimism about demand in the world’s largest oil-consuming country. Brent crude futures have risen approximately 1.3% this week, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) …

Gold prices experienced a minor decline in Asian trade on Friday, as reduced recession concerns tempered the demand for safe-haven assets. Despite this, expectations of interest rate cuts kept gold prices close to record highs. Spot gold fell by 0.1% to $2,453.02 an ounce, while gold futures for December delivery …

The US Dollar experienced a volatile trading session, closing mixed against major currencies. Positive US economic data, including strong employment and retail sales figures, alleviated recession fears and boosted investor sentiment. While other economic indicators were less favorable, they were insufficient to reignite market concerns or impact expectations for a …

China’s economic engine, which has long been the world’s growth driver, is losing steam. Recent data highlights a deepening slowdown with far-reaching global consequences. The Chinese economy is under increasing strain, with its weakest growth in five quarters. Efforts to bolster consumer spending have yielded disappointing results, and China’s GDP …

During Friday’s early Asian session, the price of gold remains unchanged at $2,455. US initial jobless claims decreased by 7K to 227K last week; retail sales in July exceeded forecasts, increasing 1.0% MoM. The downward potential of gold may be limited by the growing geopolitical threats in the Middle East. …

US Treasury yields surged on Thursday, buoyed by a surge in market optimism following the release of data highlighting the resilience of the American economy. These positive economic indicators have effectively quelled recent concerns about an impending US recession.Retail sales in the United States experienced a significant uptick in July, …

The recent construction of the world’s largest offshore oil platform by China for Saudi Arabia’s Marjan field is a striking testament to the enduring significance of fossil fuels in the global energy landscape. This behemoth, capable of producing millions of barrels of oil daily, stands in stark contrast to the …

Bitcoin’s recent price action has been characterized by volatility and indecision. After a sharp decline of 3.06% in the past 24 hours, the world’s largest cryptocurrency managed to recoup some losses, hovering around the $59,000 level. While short-term technical indicators suggest a potential upward move towards the $60,000 resistance, the …