Market Analysis

December, 2022

  • 29 December 2022 9:50 pm

    After FTX’s collapse, could Solana survive in 2023?

    SOL price is down 94.8% over the past year, the altcoin is under extraordinary pressure while striving to recover from the real crisis after FTX’s collapse. Solana is battling scrutiny from critics who argue that SOL price appreciation was driven by Bankman-Fried’s marketing efforts. Solana network was championed by Samuel …

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  • 29 December 2022 8:54 pm

    Despite Latest Gains, Could UK Pound’s Volatility Persist?

    The British Pound adheres to latest gains, benefiting from the optimistic market sentiment and Thursday’s weaker US Dollar.The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) revealed that Initial Jobless Claims for the week ended on December 24 rose by 225K, in line with expectations. The same report showed that continuing claims …

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  • 29 December 2022 7:47 pm

    Rebounding USD/CAD loses momentum on oil price

    The recovery of USD/CAD has been suspended below 1.3610. The Canadian dollar is paring its losses on the back of a mild rebound in oil prices. In the same time, the lower US Treasury bonds are impacting the demand for the US dollar. The yield of the benchmark US 10-year …

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  • 29 December 2022 5:53 pm

    USD is falling as traders evaluate the reopening in China

    The dollar fell on Thursday after rising in the previous session, as investors fretted at the end of the year as initial optimism about China easing coronavirus restrictions and opening up the economy waned. The Japanese yen rose, in its latest trading, by 0.64 percent, to 133.66 against the dollar. …

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  • 29 December 2022 3:55 pm

    Fears of the repercussions of sanctions drop ruble to its lowest level in 8 months against USD

    Russia

    The Russian ruble fell to an eight-month low against the dollar as it suffered under expectations that sanctions targeting Russian oil and gas could limit export earnings. The ruble fell 0.9% against the dollar by 0717 GMT to 72.83, its weakest level since April 27. It also fell 0.7% to …

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  • 29 December 2022 12:26 pm

    USD stabilizes as optimism about China easing Corona restrictions declines

    The dollar stabilized on Thursday after long-term US Treasury yields rose overnight, as initial optimism about China easing coronavirus restrictions and opening up the economy waned. After China removed its quarantine rule for inbound travellers on January 8, countries such as the United States, Japan and India said they would …

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  • 29 December 2022 11:15 am

    Oil is falling as the increase in Covid cases in China affects the demand outlook

    Oil prices fell on Thursday as rising COVID-19 cases in China dampened hopes of a recovery in fuel demand in the world’s second-largest oil consumer. The scale of the recent outbreak in China and scepticism about official data has prompted some countries to enact new travel rules on Chinese visitors, …

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  • 29 December 2022 10:37 am

    Gold rises with the decline of dollar

    Gold prices rose on Thursday as the dollar and US Treasury bond yields fell, while traders awaited new indications of the Federal Reserve’s plans to raise interest rates. Spot gold rose 0.2 percent to $1,807.57 an ounce at 0303 GMT, after falling 1 percent in the previous session. US gold …

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  • 29 December 2022 7:24 am

    Market Drivers – US Session – 28/12/2022

    The 10-year US Treasury note yield stands at 3.88%. The 2-year note yields 4.35% after paying around 0.75% at the beginning of the year. One factor that is leading to another, as inflation is expected to probably surge again, pushing yields at the shorter end of the curve higher. Consequently, …

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  • 29 December 2022 2:22 am

    UK, Italy impose restrictions on passengers arriving from China

    The United States announced that all flight passengers arriving from China will be required to show a negative Covid test result before flying to the States. The decision will come into force as of January 5.Risk sentiment is lukewarm amid fresh concerns over the covid spread worldwide once again. The …

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  • 29 December 2022 1:35 am

    Oil prices retreat on demand-linked uncertainity

    Crude futures fell amid a state of uncertainty about the possible impact on demand after easing the Chinese Covid-19 restrictions.Oil sustained losses as the dollar marginally ticked higher and equities erased their gains, easily swayed by broader market swings amid thin liquidity.West Texas Intermediate fell below $79 per barrel after …

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  • 28 December 2022 11:53 pm

    USD/CAD boosted by marginally stronger US dollar, risk aversion

    The USD/CAD pair has rebounded from weekly lows around 1.35920s and concludes trading closer to the 1.3600 mark. The pair is trading at 1.3592 at the time of writing after hitting the 1.3485 low.The stronger American Dollar keeps the Canadian Dollar under pressure. The US Dollar Index (DXY), a gauge …

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  • 28 December 2022 10:47 pm

    How is the USD/JPY pair reacting to the dollar’s rally on Wednesday?

    At the time of writing, the USD/JPY is trading at 134.17, up by 0.54%. The dollar rallied a little bit against the Japanese yen during the US trading session on Wednesday, but it is obvious that the American currency is struggling to shyly hang on to gains later in the …

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