The Euro’s recovery stalls below 1.0700, and remains dangerously close to the 1.0610 low. A combination of the Fed’s “higher for longer” with hopes of ECB easing is weighing on the Euro.This week the US GDP and PCE Prices Index figures might give a fresh boost to the US dollar. …
Read More »Meme coins’ mad surge is back following Bitcoin’s halving
Amid cautious optimism, a number of meme currencies are soaring, with a few recording double-digit gains in spite of the typical weekend slowdown. Top gainers in the sector are BONK, FLOKI, PEPE, and SHIB, while DOGE is attempting to catch up following Dogecoin Day. The reason for the spike in …
Read More »Dollar is stable after a volatile week, yen is in focus ahead of the BoJ
On Monday, the dollar stabilized against both the euro and the yen following a week marked by significant fluctuations in currency markets. Traders were closely analyzing the impact of monetary policy developments and geopolitical events. Attention is particularly focused on the yen’s position ahead of the Bank of Japan’s scheduled …
Read More »Gold declines 1% as fears of expanding conflict in the Middle East recede
On Monday, gold prices experienced a decline of more than 1 percent as concerns about an escalating conflict in the Middle East eased, leading to reduced demand for safe-haven assets. Traders were also awaiting key inflation data in the United States later in the week for insights into potential changes …
Read More »European markets open higher supported by anticipation of major banks’ results
European stocks opened higher on Monday as investors awaited the earnings reports of several major banks. Notably, shares of Portuguese company GALP surged to their highest level in 16 years following positive results from gas exploration in Namibia. As of 0716 GMT, the European STOXX 600 index had risen by …
Read More »Oil prices fall as tensions between Iran and Israel ease
Oil prices experienced a decline on Monday, influenced by a renewed focus on market fundamentals, as Israel and Iran downplayed the potential escalation of hostilities in the Middle East following a limited Israeli strike on Iran. Brent crude futures dipped by 67 cents, or 0.77 percent, to $86.62 per barrel …
Read More »Weekly Recap: Stocks Fall as Tech Loses Ground, Geopolitical Unrest Persists
Reports about missile attacks hitting Iran in the early hours of Friday prompted a flight for safety across financial markets. Financial markets immediately experienced risk aversion. US stock index futures were down between 0.55% and 0.8% in the early European session, reflecting the risk-averse environment in the market. The US …
Read More »To what extent has liquidity levels recently impacted financial assets?
Over the last six months, financial market liquidity has played a major role in supporting credit and equities prices in spite of large fluctuations in Fed forecasts. But with April’s tax deadline drawing near, the liquidity situation is becoming less clear, which might cause uncertainty and increased volatility in the …
Read More »US dollar slides despite scoring weekly gains
At the time of writing, the US Dollar Index (DXY) is trading at 106.117, down slightly from its previous peak of 106.35. Still, the index is aimed at hitting its peak of 107.10 on November 1. With hawkish predictions on the Federal Reserve and tensions in the Middle East potentially …
Read More »Gold Price Stabilizes Higher Amid Middle East Escalation Woes
Gold price has stabilized +0.40% trading at %2387.80 per ounce after the precious metal’s earlier surge at $2,417 per ounce following the escalating Middle East conflict between Israel and Iran. The price stabilized after Tehran indicated no immediate plans for retaliation, calming initial fears. US Treasury yields and the US …
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