The specter of a Eurozone sovereign debt crisis is once again haunting the continent. A confluence of factors, including elevated debt levels, sluggish growth, and fiscal slippage, has created a perfect storm that threatens to undermine the bloc’s economic stability. The European Central Bank (ECB) has sounded the alarm, highlighting …
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The US Dollar traded sideways on Wednesday, November 20th, as geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine continued to dominate market sentiment. Investors sought safety in the US Dollar, driving demand for the currency. However, a decline in US Treasury yields tempered the greenback’s strength.Key economic events to watch this week …
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Market Update: Dollar Weakens, Euro and Pound Strengthen The US Dollar continued its downward trend on Tuesday, November 19th, as the initial enthusiasm for the Trump rally seems to have waned. This potential temporary dip could lead to another “buy the dip” opportunity. Key Events and Economic Data: US Dollar: …
Read More »EUR/USD Bounces Back Amid Rate Speculations, Rising Trade War Fears
As investors look for fresh clues about possible interest rate moves by the Fed and ECB in December, EUR/USD has gained ground and is now trading close to 1.0550. There is no pressing need to lower interest rates, Fed Chair Jerome Powell stressed. Investor anxiety over a trade war between …
Read More »Markets’ Weekly Recap: Stronger US dollar dominates performance of key assets
Easing labour market conditions are expected to encourage the Fed to deliver a third interest rate cut next month, even as progress in lowering inflation has stalled. Markets now see a 76% probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut by the Fed in December. Gold has plunged over $170 following the …
Read More »ECB Divided on Inflation Risks as Eurozone Economy Slows
The European Central Bank found itself at a crossroads during its October meeting, with policymakers divided over the evolving inflation landscape in the Eurozone. As the region grapples with sluggish economic growth, the central bank has been forced to navigate a delicate balancing act between stimulating growth and maintaining price …
Read More »A Shifting Currency Landscape: Eurozone Strengthens, Dollar Weakens
The foreign exchange market has been witnessing intriguing dynamics, primarily driven by the divergent economic trajectories of the Eurozone and the United States. The Euro has surged against the US Dollar, reflecting a confluence of factors that have propelled the Eurozone economy and dampened the appeal of the dollar.The recent …
Read More »Lagarde: Need to be cautious in policy decisions
Speaking on the sidelines at the 2024 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) on Wednesday, European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde noted that they need to be cautious when asked about market expectations for further rate reductions.“We need to be cautious …
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Dollar Strengthens Amid Rising Yields, Renewed “Trump Trade”The US Dollar Index (DXY) continued its upward trajectory on Tuesday, October 22, approaching three-month highs as investors responded to higher interest rates and a resurgence of the “Trump trade.” Key economic events and speeches from Federal Reserve officials will shape the market’s …
Read More »EUR/USD could resume declining as ECB considers further cut rates
The EUR/USD exchange rate is likely to continue falling as the European Central Bank is expected to lower interest rates again. The value of the EUR/USD pair is currently at 1.0800, but its future direction is uncertain due to expectations that the ECB will adopt a more lenient monetary policy. …
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