According to US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, on Monday, “A surprise OPEC+ oil production cut is an ‘unconstructive act’ that will add uncertainty to the global growth outlook and to burdens on consumers at a time of high inflation,” “I think it’s a regrettable action that OPEC decided to take. …
Read More »GBP/USD bulls celebrate US Dollar weakness
With a positive start to the important week, the GBP/USD pair continues to climb. OPEC+ decision, despite driving up oil prices, fails to support the US dollar. The two appear to dismiss criticism of Brexit, pessimistic UK inflation projections, and a strong US dollar.Weaker US data, rates, and declining hawkish …
Read More »AUD/USD jumps on weaker US dollar
The bearish pennant on the AUD/USD is still active. The pair rose to a 4-week high of 0.67585 as the US dollar fell on Monday, giving up gains made after unexpected cuts to OPEC+ oil supply. According to US data, manufacturing and construction spending decreased, and the US economy continued …
Read More »WTI holds above surprise opening gap on OPEC’s decision
The West Texas Intermediate remains above the gap in bullish territory. The OPEC+ cartel shocked the market by reducing output by 1.1 million barrels per day in order to stabilize prices.West Texas Intermediate WTI crude oil increased 6.3% on Monday and is currently trading at $80.44. The day’s high was …
Read More »Is this week’s 15% pullback for Bitcoin likely?
With the beginning of the new trading week’s Asian trading session, the price of bitcoin is not displaying any strong momentum. If BTC loses its crucial support level at $26,555, the current consolidation will develop into a selling frenzy.The bearish thesis would be refuted if the psychological threshold of $30,000 …
Read More »USD/CHF falls on softer Swiss inflation data post US Manufacturing PMIs
As the US economy tightened, the S&P Global and ISN Manufacturing PMIs dipped into the recessionary range. Following weak US manufacturing data, the yields on US Treasury bonds and the Dollar both plunge.After reaching a daily high of 0.9196, the USD/CHF fell by 0.17% due to lower-than-expected inflation in Switzerland. …
Read More »USD/CAD declines as CAD strengthens on weaker USD, OPEC’s decision
The Canadian Dollar strengthened as a result of a lack of oil supply and a weak US Dollar, pushing the USD/CAD pair south of the 100-day EMA. After reaching a daily high of 1.3536, the USD/CAD is currently trading at 1.3450. the pair is down by 0.68 and is trading …
Read More »EUR/USD slides after hitting fresh highs post US ISM Manufacturing PMI
Following the release of US economic statistics, the EUR/USD increased even further, printing a new daily high at 1.0916. The price then dropped to 1.0885. Due to risk appetite and declining yields, the US dollar is under pressure.The US Dollar Index is dropping 0.50% and is poised to challenge the …
Read More »Crude oil soars on surprise OPEC+ output cut; mounting demand worries?
After a surprising agreement by OPEC+ to reduce additional output, oil prices soared on Monday, registering their largest daily increase in over a year. After reaching its highest price in a month at $86.44, Brent crude was up $4.91, or 6.2%, to $84.80 a barrel as of 12:15 GMT. After …
Read More »Oil surges as OPEC+ surprise output target cuts shake markets
After a surprising agreement by OPEC+ to reduce additional output, oil prices soared on Monday, registering their largest daily increase in over a year. After reaching its highest price in a month at $86.44, Brent crude was up $4.64, or 5.8%, to $84.53 a barrel as of 11:15 GMT. After …
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