On Tuesday, S&P analysts think it is doubtful that the failure of several US banks will prevent authorities from continuing their efforts to control inflation.The global rating agency also mentioned that the decision to write off Credit Suisse’s AT1 bonds may contribute to a higher cost of capital for banks.On …
Read More »EUR/USD oscillates above 1.0700 ahead of Fed’s policy
The EUR/USD pair is trading at about 1.0722 and is aiming towards 1.0750 as risk appetite among investors has improved. To regain market participants’ confidence, the Fed may decide to postpone further rate increases. ECB Lagarde affirms that the exposure of Eurozone banks to Credit Suisse was measured in millions …
Read More »Bulls advance on GBP/USD chart
Bulls have entered the GBP/USD pair on identical highs, while Bears are hiding, and 1.2200 is a crucial support. Investors’ rushing flight to safety around the most recent revelations in the banking industry has eased, and GBP/USD has risen over the 1.22 level for the first time since early February. …
Read More »French administration narrowly avoids a vote of no confidence
Only nine votes separated the French National Assembly from rejecting a motion of no confidence in President Emmanuel Macron’s administration. With 278 votes, the motion received the 287 necessary to pass.The proposal to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 is being met with stiff resistance from Macron’s government. …
Read More »US Stocks on hopes for banking crisis to ease
US stocks rose Monday, as traders grew hopeful that a crisis in the banking sector may be easing. The gains followed a forced takeover of Credit Suisse by UBS engineered by the Swiss government.The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 330 points, or `%. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 rose 0.7%, while …
Read More »Gold’s rally fades on failure to sustain key technical resistance
Improved market sentiment on Monday reduces demand for the safe-haven assets, including gold. This is preventing the Gold Index (XAU/USD) from powering higher. However, market’s overall confusion could soon resurface if the Fed fails to convince investors this week that the worst is over in terms of financial instability.Gold price …
Read More »Lagarde: Eurozone banks’ exposure to Credit Suisse is in € millions, not billions
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde told European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs on Monday that Eurozone banks’ exposure to Credit Suisse was in Euro millions, not billions. Key Quotes The ECB is “fully equipped to provide liquidity support to the euro-area financial system if needed”. “The European …
Read More »Why is Fed seen stuck between a rock and a hard place?
As US inflation is still high and as the banking sector encounters difficulties, and as both facts necessitate and demand opposite responses, the Fed is widely seen as stuck between a rock and a hard place ahead of FOMC meeting. Fed Chair Jerome Powell is still required to continue the …
Read More »Wall St opens mixed on bank fears, rate-hike pause hopes
As investors evaluated a state-backed acquisition of Credit Suisse and the likelihood that the Federal Reserve would leave interest rates unchanged this week, Wall Street’s major indexes began neutral on Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 10.35 points, or 0.03%, at the open to 31,872.33. The S&P 500 opened …
Read More »European stocks fell, with banking shares falling after the acquisition of Credit Suisse
European stocks fell on Monday, with Credit Suisse shares losing more than 60 percent after UBS agreed to buy its struggling rival in a $3 billion deal, undervaluing Credit Suisse well and raising fears of a banking crisis. wide range. The STOXX 600 European shares fell 0.8 percent by 0807 …
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