Market Update

Tuesday saw a 1.5% decline in the value of the Australian dollar (AUD/USD), hitting 0.6404 as a result of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s dovish statement and announcement of an anticipated 25 basis point rate hike. The Australian dollar bounced back to start trading on Wednesday at 0.6440.The Reserve Bank …

On Tuesday, the EUR/JPY pair made a significant move towards EU Retail Sales figures, hitting a 15-year high at 161.00. With a 2.8% decrease, Japan’s overall household spending for the year through September fell short of forecasts. With an improvement in the month-over-month figure, the market anticipates more declines in …

Uber has officially reported positive earnings to qualify the ride-sharing company to join the S&P 500. The company’s Q3 results missed analysts’ expectations, with revenue up 11% year over year to $9.29 billion.CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said Uber’s third quarter was “very strong” and saw accelerations in gross bookings, trips, and …

WTI crude oil has seen a significant drop, trading around $78.35, close to its lowest in over two months. Disappointing export figures from China raise alarms about potential declines in oil demand, pressuring prices. OPEC+ production cuts, led by Saudi Arabia and Russia, provide some support but fail to offset …

The US dollar is partially recovering from Friday’s losses, with US Treasury yields trading sideways around 4.61%. The benchmark 10-year US Treasury yield is at 4.61%, finding calmer ground after the volatile week last week. The US Dollar Index is trying to recover from last week’s drop, but still has …

Haitham Al-Ghais, Secretary-General of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), said on Tuesday that the organization expects the global economy to grow and fuel demand to increase despite macroeconomic challenges, including high inflation and interest rates. He said at the Argus European Crude Oil Conference on Tuesday that …

The dollar rose today, Tuesday, with the decline in demand witnessed last week for currencies that involve more risks than others, while the Australian dollar fell after the Reserve Bank of Australia raised interest rates, but modified its outlook, which strengthened expectations that the cycle of raising interest rates has …

Japan’s Nikkei index fell by more than one percent on Tuesday, ending a four-session winning streak, as investors sold stocks to take profits after recording significant rises, while a rise in US Treasury yields last night led to a shift in sentiment. The Nikkei index closed down 1.34 percent to …

The 10-year yield increased to 4.66%, while the 2-year yield rose from 4.85% to 4.93%, providing support for the Dollar and averting further losses. Thus far, the dollar’s recovery seems corrective, and fundamental reasons continue to give the currency vital support.The US Dollar Index fell to its lowest point since …

After four consecutive pauses, the Australian central bank (RBA) is anticipated to start tightening again during its Melbourne Cup meeting on Tuesday. Whether Governor Michele Bullock maintains her recent hawkish rhetoric, which suggests more interest rate hikes, will be the main focus of the RBA meeting.According to the way the …