The Swiss Franc declined against the Pound Sterling for the seventh consecutive trading day, as the Bank of England Governor, Andrew Bailey, testifies before Parliament at the UK Treasury Select Committee. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 are edging higher, marginally aiding the Pound more than the Swiss …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, January 9, 2024
“The SEC’s @SECGov X/Twitter account has been compromised. The unauthorized tweet regarding bitcoin ETFs was not made by the SEC or its staff,” an SEC spokesperson told US media outlets. A false social media post said that the SEC had approved bitcoin ETFs for trading. The price of bitcoin briefly …
Read More »GBP/USD sees retreats on stronger dollar ahead of jobs data
The GBP/USD pair fell below the 20-day SMA, reaching 1.2320. The US dollar’s recovery was fueled by rising yield rates and a risk-off market mood. December’s labour market figures are expected to influence Fed’s next monetary policy decisions. If the US economy continues to show resilience, the pair is likely …
Read More »UK CPI inflation softens to 3.9% in November
According to the latest data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the United Kingdom’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) recorded a 3.9% year-on-year increase in November. This figure represents a slight deceleration from the 4.6% rise observed in October, and it falls below market expectations of a 4.4% acceleration. …
Read More »Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap, December 11-15
Last week was ideally key central banks’ week, it is poised to be followed by a relatively quiet week ahead. It was practically a big week for US stocks. US StocksThe Fed’s indication that it may lower interest rates three times in 2024 caused the stock market to surge higher …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, December 14
The US dollar has been softer despite the recent slew of US data, including Retail Sales and Jobless claims. The US Dollar Index dropped further on Thursday, extending the negative momentum that followed the FOMC statement. The dovish signals from the Fed have weighed on the US Dollar, which remains …
Read More »EUR/GBP experience slight loss post ECB, BoE rate decisions
EUR/GBP traded slightly lower in Thursday’s session, remaining pinned at 0.8610. The daily chart shows a neutral to bearish outlook, with buyers struggling to gain traction. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is in negative territory, signaling continued downward momentum. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) shows red bars, indicating bears …
Read More »GBP/USD rallies following BoE rate decision
The GBP/USD pair has touched its highest peak since August. The pair also rides high on momentum, bouncing towards the 1.2730 level after hitting a high at around 1.2755.The pair’s rally was driven by the Bank of England’s hawkish policy stance, which has boosted the Sterling’s value against the US …
Read More »BoE leaves interest rate unchanged
The Bank of England (BoE) announced on Thursday that it has decided to leave the policy rate unchanged at 5.25%, in line with market expectations. Policymakers voted 6-3 in favor of the decision, with three members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) – Megan Greene, Jonathan Haskel, and Catherine Mann …
Read More »GBP/JPY was unable to extend its gain
The GBP/JPY pair was unable to maintain its gains for longer, resulting in the formation of a bearish candlestick pattern. Despite being neutral, a drop within the Kumo might cause the pair to continue its downturn.Buyers regaining a three-month-old resistance trendline might pave the way for a test of the …
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