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Market Analysis
March, 2024
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20 March 2024 12:27 am
USD/JPY Continues to Rise Despite Japanese Rate Hike
In the latest currency markets coverage, it was significant to see the dollar/yen pair breaking its positive correlation with US Treasury yields on Tuesday as the Bank of Japan’s decision to raise interest rates this morning overshadowed the factors influencing the yen’s price movement.The U.S. dollar has continued to rise …
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19 March 2024 11:19 pm
US bond yields decline ahead of the Fed’s decision
US Treasury bond yields have been declining since the start of the Federal Open Market Committee meeting earlier on Tuesday, with markets awaiting the FOMC decision to be issued, Wednesday, amid expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep the interest rate unchanged.Expectations of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve …
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19 March 2024 10:44 pm
USD/CAD Climbs After Canadian Inflation Data
The Canadian dollar dipped against its US counterpart after data revealed a steeper-than-expected decline in inflation. This has fueled speculation that the Bank of Canada may cut interest rates sooner than anticipated.Canadian Inflation Cools, Rate Cut Speculation Heats Up Canada’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell below the key 3% mark …
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19 March 2024 10:07 pm
US Rate Decision Preview: Will FOMC Embrace Hawkish Stance?
The Fed meeting will be closely watched for any signals of a shift in its monetary policy stance. A dovish hold with a timeline for QT could calm markets, while a hawkish tilt due to inflation concerns could lead to volatility.The Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision on Wednesday, March 20, …
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19 March 2024 9:10 pm
Despite Upbeat European Data, Euro Weakens Ahead of FOMC Decision
Market jitters ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on Wednesday are putting pressure on the Euro (EUR) against the US Dollar. The EUR/USD is trading at 1.0863, down 0.08% at the time of writing.Positive signs in Eurozone:Investor sentiment in the Eurozone received a boost after Germany’s ZEW …
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19 March 2024 7:07 pm
FOMC Decision Forecasts by Major Banks
The US Federal Reserve will announce its Interest Rate Decision on Wednesday, March 20 at 18:00 GMT and as we get closer to the release time, here are the expectations as forecast by analysts and researchers of 15 major banks. The Fed is expected to keep rates unchanged in the …
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19 March 2024 6:44 pm
Swiss National Bank Likely to Delay Rate Cut Amidst Global Trends
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is anticipated to maintain its current interest rate stance until at least June, aligning with its counterparts such as the European Central Bank and the US Federal Reserve. The SNB may opt to observe its peers’ actions regarding the cessation of monetary tightening before making …
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19 March 2024 4:25 pm
Oil Prices Hold Steady Near Four-Month Highs Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Oil prices maintained stability on Tuesday, hovering near four-month highs achieved after breaking out of range-bound trading last week. However, the specter of escalating exports from Russia, compounded by Ukrainian attacks on refineries, exerted downward pressure on prices. Price Movements The Brent crude oil futures contract for May delivery dipped …
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19 March 2024 3:07 pm
German Investor Sentiment Surges on ECB Expectations
In a positive turn of events, German investor morale witnessed a notable uptick in March, fueled by expectations of an interest rate cut by the European Central Bank (ECB) and encouraging signs emerging from China, as reported by the ZEW economic research institute on Tuesday. Key Highlights from ZEW Report …
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19 March 2024 1:12 pm
European Stocks Steady Amid Sectoral Shifts Ahead of Key Economic Data
European stock markets exhibited subdued trading on Tuesday, with losses in technology shares counterbalancing gains in consumer staple stocks, setting the stage for a mixed performance. The pan-European STOXX 600 index saw a marginal decline of 0.1% by 8:24 GMT, with a notable 0.6% downturn in technology shares. Economic Data …
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19 March 2024 11:28 am
Japanese Shares Surge as Bank of Japan Ends Negative Interest Rates
Japanese equities soared on Tuesday, propelled by the Bank of Japan’s widely anticipated decision to terminate eight years of negative interest rates. This landmark move marked Japan’s first policy tightening since 2007, signaling a significant departure from its prolonged era of ultra-easy monetary policy. BOJ’s Paradigm Shift: From Ultra-Easy Policy …
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19 March 2024 10:54 am
Gold Prices Nudge Down Ahead of Fed Meeting
In the Asian trading session on Tuesday, gold prices experienced a slight dip, although they maintained a position above crucial support levels. This trajectory unfolded amidst a prevailing cautious sentiment towards precious metals, particularly in anticipation of a pivotal Federal Reserve meeting slated for later in the week. Gold’s Resilience …
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