Data on Tuesday, March 30, showed that Eurozone economic sentiment rose much more than expected in March, surpassing the long-term average for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic hit Europe 12 months ago, while Germany led the improvement. A monthly survey from the European Commission revealed that economic sentiment …
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Rate Cuts Sharply Dimmed Following Hot CPI Report, Powell’s Hawkish Rhetoric
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Pound Sterling Under Pressure: US CPI Data Triggers Dollar Rally
The GBP/USD fell below 1.2400 after stronger-than-expected US inflation data was released. The pair …
Powell Testimony Live: Will Recent Inflation Data Impact the Fed’s Plans
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US Consumer Price Inflation Exceeds Market Expectations
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Oil Prices Decline as U.S. Crude Stockpiles Rise and Powell Signals Cautious Rate Cuts
Oil prices fell on Wednesday, ending a three-day winning streak, as data showed a sharp rise in U.S.…
U.S. Futures Edge Lower Ahead of Key Inflation Report
U.S. stock index futures dipped slightly on Wednesday as investors awaited a crucial consumer inflat…
European Stocks Rise Cautiously Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data
European stock markets edged higher on Wednesday, as investors awaited the latest U.S. inflation rep…
Dollar Pauses Tariff-Driven Rally Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data
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Gold Retreats from Record Highs as Powell Signals No Rush for Rate Cuts
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Market Analysis
March, 2021
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30 March 2021 2:07 pm
Currencies Overview: The Dollar is Winning as US Treasury Yields Rise
The dollar rose against major currencies on Tuesday (March 30th) and rose to a one-year high against the yen as the acceleration of COVID-19 vaccinations and plans for massive stimulus packages in the United States fueled inflation expectations and Treasury yields. The safe-haven dollar was generally supported as investors understood …
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30 March 2021 1:31 pm
The US And The European Union Expressing Their Desire For More Positive Trade Relations
US Trade Representative Katherine Tai said she told European Union antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager today, Monday, that she has a “strong desire to develop a more positive and constructive business relationship” with the bloc. Tai said in a statement that she and Vestager have agreed to work together on key …
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30 March 2021 12:41 pm
Gold Falling Below $1700 Retreating to its Lowest Levels in About 3 Weeks
Gold prices fell on Tuesday, March 30th, to their lowest level in more than two weeks, as they were pressured by the strength of the dollar and US Treasury bond yields with growing expectations for a rapid economic improvement in light of the progress of vaccination campaigns. Gold, which is …
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30 March 2021 12:38 pm
Dismissal of The Deputy Governor of The Turkish Central Bank
Central Bank Deputy Governor Murat Çetinkaya was removed from his post, according to a presidential decree published in the Official Gazette today, Tuesday. The decree said that Mustafa Duman had been appointed as deputy governor of the central bank. The decree did not provide further details on the reason for …
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30 March 2021 12:29 pm
Oil Falling With The Opening of The Suez Canal And Attention Turns to OPEC+ Cuts
Oil prices retreated on Tuesday, March 30th, while navigation in the Suez Canal resumed days after being halted by the stranding of a giant ship, and the focus shifted to an OPEC+ meeting this week, where an extension of supply restrictions is expected to be discussed amid new closures to …
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30 March 2021 4:22 am
How an Unknown Hedge Fund is Causing Disturbance in the Financial Sector?
Archegos Capital Management, a hedge fund in the United States, is causing concerns in the financial sectors, after Credit Suisse and Nomura warned on Monday of significant negative impacts on their quarterly financial results due to exiting positions with the aforementioned fund. Credit Suisse nor Nomura did not specify the …
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30 March 2021 3:47 am
Visa to Accept Stablecoin in Settling Transactions
Visa is set to allow using a cryptocurrency in settling transactions through its payment network, Reuters first reported. The process is starting with the U.S. Dollar (USD) Coin, known as the stable coin, through a pilot program in cooperation with the platform Crypto dot com, with plans for expansion with …
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30 March 2021 3:38 am
U.S. Financial Regulators Explore AI Usage in Sector
Regulators of the banking sector in the United States are investigating the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) by financial institutions, Reuters reported. The regulators announced that they are seeking feedback on the rising use of AI by banks and other institutions for various purposes.
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30 March 2021 1:44 am
Oil Closes Higher Ahead of OPEC+ Meetings
Oil prices rose on Monday, recovering from earlier losses, amid concerns about delays in oil shipments even after shipping restarted at the Suez Canal after the container ship that was blocking it was re-floated. In addition, it is expected that the upcoming meeting for the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting …
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29 March 2021 11:48 pm
Gold Finished at Lowest Level in Three Weeks
Gold prices closed lower on Monday, opening the week with a negative performance, due to the rise of the U.S. Dollar (USD). The yellow metal has limited its monthly gains, after recent fluctuations. Gold futures for April delivery finished lower by $24, or 1.4%, at $1708.2 per ounce, its lowest …
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29 March 2021 11:40 pm
European Stocks Close Mostly Higher
European stocks finished mostly higher on Monday, with limited gains due to concerns about the third wave of the Coronavirus pandemic. The STOXX Europe 600 index closed higher by 0.2%, with the stocks of food and beverages leading the rise and adding 1.5%. In the UK, the FTSE100 index settled marginally …
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29 March 2021 10:22 pm
Fed’s Waller: No Plans to Raise Interest to Finance Deficit
The United States Federal Reserve remains a long way from raising interest rates, said the Fed Governor Christopher Waller, in his first speech on Monday. Waller, who joined the Fed’s board of governors in December, said that the central bank does not plan to increase interest rates or the expand …
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