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The dollar is heading for gains for the fifth week against other major currencies, to record the longest series of gains in 15 months, supported by expectations that US interest rates will remain high for a longer period and by turning to safer assets as a result of concerns about …
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7 July, 2026 10:27 pm
Dow Jones Pulls Back From Record High as Tech Selloff and Rising Oil Prices Rattle Markets
The Dow Jones Industrial Average briefly reached a new all-time high on Tuesday before giving up its…
7 July, 2026 5:46 pm
Gold Rebounds as Central Bank Buying Strengthens Long-Term Support
Gold prices recovered on Tuesday after an early decline, with the precious metal regaining momentum …
7 July, 2026 4:12 am
AI Chip Rally Returns as Oil Prices Retreat: Can the Technology Boom Keep Driving Global Markets?
Semiconductor Stocks Regain Momentum After a Brief PullbackTechnology shares bounced back strongly a…
7 July, 2026 1:07 am
Japanese Yen Slides Toward 40-Year Lows as Markets Doubt Immediate Government Action
The Japanese Yen came under renewed selling pressure at the start of the week, pushing the US Dollar…
6 July, 2026 6:42 pm
A New Trading Week: Why Are Markets on Edge?
The trading week of July 6–10, 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most complex of the summer, combi…
6 July, 2026 6:21 pm
June ISM Services PMI Points to Cooling Business Activity in the US
The US services sector continued to expand in June, although growth eased slightly from the previous…
6 July, 2026 4:27 pm
Dollar’s Cautious Climb Signals Bigger Moves Ahead as Fed Decision Looms
The US dollar is edging higher today, posting modest gains that reflect a mood of cautious optimism …
3 July, 2026 9:26 pm
Oil Prices Rise as Weak US Jobs Data and Middle East Tensions Boost Market Sentiment
Crude Oil Rebounds as Dollar WeakensOil prices moved higher on Friday, recovering part of their rece…
3 July, 2026 8:20 pm
Euro Struggles to Build Momentum as Markets Reassess Fed and ECB Rate Outlook
The euro posted modest gains against the US dollar on Friday but struggled to extend its advance as …
Market Analysis
August, 2023
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18 August 2023 2:30 am
Market Drivers – US Session, August 17
The US Dollar strengthened across the board amid risk aversion and higher Treasury yields, with the Dow Jones index declining by 0.85%. Concerns over the Chinese economy and expectations of higher interest rates for a longer period contributed to market worries. US Treasury yields ended the session with mixed performance, …
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18 August 2023 2:22 am
Oil reacts to China’s effort to ease economic concerns
Oil prices slightly surged earlier on Thursday after falling for three straight sessions as a result of the sliding US Dollar Index in addition to the significant efforts by China’s central bank to support the country’s real estate sector and overall economy following fears about potential economic slowdown in one …
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18 August 2023 1:46 am
EUR/GBP extends downtrend amid Sterling’s strength
The Pound Sterling gains strength as UK inflation data remains high, indicating further action by the Bank of England. Technical analysis indicates a bearish tilt for EUR/GBP after breaking past the July 27 daily low of 0.8544. The pair’s immediate support lies at the YTD low of 0.8504, and a …
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18 August 2023 12:07 am
EUR/USD slides further on risk aversion, stronger dollar
Equities are down and bond rates are up as investors remain cautious due to expectations of additional monetary tightening by central banks. The July Fed minutes show a unanimous vote in favour of raising rates, but growing reluctance among board members regarding possible over-tightening.Initial Jobless Claims came in at 239K, …
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17 August 2023 10:34 pm
USD/CHF retreats amid US dollar’s robust stance
The USD/CHF pair retreated below 0.8800 and hit a daily low of 0.8760. FOMC minutes from the July meeting left the door open for another hike, and surging US bond yields limit the downside for the US dollar.The USD DXY Index rose to its highest level since January at 103.60, …
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17 August 2023 9:24 pm
NZD/USD snaps losses post FOMC minutes, RBNZ decision
After losing for a second week in a row, the NZD/USD pair is trading unchanged at 0.5933. Following hawkish FOMC minutes, US Treasury yields are slightly rising. According to RBNZ Governor Orr, a slight recession is necessary.The NZD/USD traded with little losses near 0.5930 on Thursday. On the one hand, …
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17 August 2023 7:49 pm
USD/JPY weakens amid rising US yields, global economic fears
The USD/JPY hits YTD highs of 145.56 but trades softer at 146.12, marking a 0.15% decline. Economic concerns in China, including the fears of economic slowdown in consumption, property market troubles, and shadow banking issues, weigh on global sentiment.US Initial Jobless Claims are slightly better than expected, while the Philadelphia …
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17 August 2023 4:30 pm
Oil rises as China seeks to allay economic concerns
Oil prices rose on Thursday after China’s central bank sought to rein in mounting pessimism about the country’s real estate market and broader economy. Prices fell in the previous session, fueled by concerns about the impact of fuel demand on a major crisis in the real estate sector that impedes …
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17 August 2023 2:14 pm
Morgan Stanley cuts its forecast for the growth of the Chinese economy in 2023 to 4.7%
Morgan Stanley has joined a group of major banks and brokerages in lowering forecasts for China’s economic growth for this year after a series of disappointing data and concerns about the ailing real estate sector there. According to a note issued by the bank on Wednesday, it now expects China’s …
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17 August 2023 12:55 pm
Nikkei falls amid expectations of a US rate hike and concerns about China’s recovery
Japan’s Nikkei index closed just above its lowest level in 2-1/2 months on Thursday, as worries about a stalled economic recovery in China and prospects of a US interest rate hike affected investor sentiment in Asia. The Nikkei index fell nearly 1.5 percent to 31,309.68 points, the lowest level since …
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17 August 2023 12:30 pm
European stocks decline as the minutes of the US Central Bank meeting pressure on market sentiment
European stocks fell on Thursday, pressured by a drop in BAE Systems after it agreed to buy the aerospace unit of Bull Corp, while minutes from the Federal Reserve’s July meeting weighed on sentiment as they raised concerns about interest rates staying higher for longer. By 0713 GMT, the pan-European …
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17 August 2023 11:46 am
Gold is at its lowest level in 5 months, with the rise of the dollar and US bond yields
Gold prices touched a five-month low on Thursday as the dollar and US Treasury yields gained momentum after recent strong economic data boosted expectations that the Federal Reserve will continue to tighten monetary policy. The price of gold in the spot market was $ 1891.70 an ounce by 0141 GMT, …
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