Market Update

The U.S. dollar edged lower on Thursday as traders awaited more speeches from key Federal Reserve policymakers, following a sharp rally in the previous session. The Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six other currencies, was down 0.1% to 100.565 as of 04:40 ET (08:40 GMT). …

On Thursday, the Swiss National Bank (SNB) announced a 25 basis point cut to its interest rates, marking its third reduction this year. This adjustment brings the policy rate down to 1.00%, the lowest level since early 2023. The decision aligns with similar moves by the European Central Bank and …

Oil prices fell on Thursday, reversing earlier gains as market sentiment was impacted by news that top exporter Saudi Arabia is planning to abandon its unofficial crude oil price target of $100 per barrel in preparation for expanded production. Market Overview Brent crude futures dropped by 55 cents, or 0.75%, …

Gold prices remained steady in Asian trade on Thursday, staying close to their recent record highs, as investors shifted their attention to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s upcoming address and significant U.S. economic data releases. Spot gold rose by 0.2% to $2,661.78 an ounce, while December gold futures steadied at …

Market Focus Shifts to Powell’s Speech and Key Economic Data The US Dollar Index (DXY) experienced a sharp increase, rebounding from recent lows. This rebound was fueled by a combination of factors, including expectations for a stronger US economy and potential adjustments to monetary policy.The US dollar staged a significant …

The Swiss Franc (CHF) is facing downward pressure as investors anticipate a potential interest rate cut by the Swiss National Bank (SNB) at its upcoming policy meeting. The USD/CHF pair has risen, reflecting market expectations for a more accommodative monetary stance from the SNB.SNB Rate Cut ExpectationsMarket participants are pricing …

Gold prices have shown resilience despite rising US Treasury yields, maintaining a steady position above $2,650. The market’s increased expectation of further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve (Fed) has provided support to the precious metal. However, the strengthening US dollar and elevated Treasury yields have limited gold’s upside.Factors …

The market is still overestimating Fed easing even while the Fed is defying dovish expectations. S&P Global preliminary September PMIs came in above forecasts, indicating that the economy is still doing well. Fed representatives will make an effort to temper their dovish remarks. Amidst growing concerns of a recession, the …

The USD/JPY currency pair has experienced a significant uptick, driven primarily by a surge in U.S. Treasury yields. While the pair’s overall trend remains bearish, recent technical indicators suggest a potential short-term reversal. Despite the recent rally, the USD/JPY pair continues to trade below the Ichimoku Cloud and the 200-day …

Earlier this week, Federal Reserve officials said that the US economy remains strong, but that they will be monitoring upcoming data for warning signs. Officials said they need to keep close tabs on job market data and ensure inflation doesn’t reignite. The Federal Reserve’s recent aggressive interest rate cuts, aimed …