Market Analysis

May, 2022

  • 26 May 2022 8:02 pm

    CAD Edged Lower On Canada’s Retail Sales Data

    The Canadian dollar edged lower against its US counterpart on Thursday as a move higher in oil prices was counterbalanced by domestic data showing that retail sales growth stalled in March, but the currency stuck to its recent sideways trading pattern, so details of the released data were stronger.Canadian government …

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  • 26 May 2022 7:21 pm

    Gold holds near $1,850 ahead of US inflation data

    Gold Price is holding above its 200-DMA in the $1,850 area and is back to nearly flat on the week. Traders are weighing the softer USD’s tailwinds and US yields versus strong US equities, as key Friday inflation data are looming.Gold Price (XAUUSD) is for now holding just above its …

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  • 26 May 2022 5:02 pm

    US: Q1 GDP contracts at an annualized pace of 1.5%

    According to a second estimate by the US Bureau of Economic Analysis, the annualized pace of real GDP growth in Q1 2022 came in at -1.5%, below the first estimate of -1.4% and the market’s expectation for a growth rate of -1.3%, data on Thursday showed. Nonetheless, the latest GDP …

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  • 26 May 2022 4:18 pm

    Moscow blames the West for Ukraine’s grain export problems

    The Kremlin on Thursday rejected accusations from the United States and the European Union that Russia was blocking grain exports from Ukraine, blaming the West for creating this situation due to the imposition of sanctions.“We do not categorically accept these accusations. On the contrary, we hold Western countries responsible for …

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  • 26 May 2022 3:49 pm

    Oil pushes European shares higher, growth fears persist

    European Stocks

    European shares rose slightly on Thursday, supported by a rise in energy shares and the US central bank’s commitment to its path to raise interest rates, while sentiment was negatively affected as concerns related to slowing economic growth persisted. By 0840 GMT, the pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose 0.2 percent, …

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  • 26 May 2022 2:52 pm

    The Turkish lira is falling before the central bank meeting

    The Turkish lira fell by 0.5% Thursday, May 26, to 16.45 against the dollar, touching its weakest level since December, before a meeting of the Central Bank is expected to keep the benchmark interest rate at 14%. The lira has fallen about 20% this year, in addition to losing 44% …

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  • 26 May 2022 2:29 pm

    Russia expects oil production to decline by 8.4% this year

    Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak expected Thursday, May 26, that the country’s oil production would decline to between 480 and 500 million tons this year, from 524 million tons in 2021. The RIA news agency quoted Novak as telling reporters in Tehran that expectations are subject to change depending …

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  • 26 May 2022 2:11 pm

    The Russian Central reduces the interest rate to 11%

    The Russian Central Bank cut the interest rate to 11% from 14% Thursday, May 26, with inflation falling from its highest levels in 20 years and the Russian economy approaching deflation. The Russian Central Bank said it saw room for further reduction this year, noting that risks to financial stability …

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  • 26 May 2022 1:33 pm

    Oil rises due to tight supplies

    Oil prices rose on Thursday, continuing a cautious performance this week amid signs of tight supplies as the European Union discussed with Hungary plans to ban imports from Russia, the world’s second-largest crude exporter, after it invaded Ukraine. Brent crude futures for July delivery rose 47 cents, or 0.41 percent, …

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  • 26 May 2022 12:44 pm

    Nikkei dips on chip-related stock losses

    Japan’s Nikkei fell for the third consecutive session on Thursday, as losses in blue chips-related blue chips outweighed a jump in airline and rail stocks. The Nikkei fell 0.27 percent to close at 26,604.84 points, giving up the gains recorded earlier in the session, supported by a strong closing of …

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  • 26 May 2022 5:06 am

    Market Drivers – US Session – May 25

    The US dollar aimed to recover ground but pared its advance during US trading hours, ahead of the FOMC Meeting Minutes. The document showed that all members supported plans to reduce the balance sheet, while some added that, after the runoff was well underway, it would be appropriate to consider …

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  • 26 May 2022 4:58 am

    Could Biden’s climate agenda bring about permanent recession?

    Americans are asking “Are we in a recession?” or “When are we going into recession?” Opponents of the current administration suggest that should US President Joe Biden continue to pursue his climate, fossil-free agenda, American economy could fall into a permanent recession. It could partly be replaced by nuclear power, …

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  • 26 May 2022 2:36 am

    Fears grabble Bitcoin price, but signs of a potential reversal exist

    Bitcoin

    The crypto market settled into a holding pattern on May 25 after traders opted to sit on the sidelines ahead of the midday FOMC meeting where the Federal Reserve signaled that it intends to continue on its path of raising interest rates.The Fear and Greed Index is exhibiting its longest …

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