On Thursday, the dollar steadied below recent highs as traders awaited US jobs data, finding reassurance in Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s remarks suggesting potential interest rate cuts later in the year. The yen remained range-bound amid prospects of government intervention, showing little movement from the 151.56 level it has …
Read More »Inflation in the Eurozone unexpectedly declines, increasing the chances of a rate cut
Euro zone inflation unexpectedly fell last month, providing the European Central Bank (ECB) with greater flexibility to consider cutting interest rates from their historically high levels. In March, consumer price growth in the 19 countries that use the euro slowed to 2.4 percent from 2.6 percent in the previous month. …
Read More »European stocks stabilize ahead of inflation data
Traders traded European stocks in a narrow range on Wednesday and remained cautious ahead of a key inflation report that could affect expectations about the timing of the European Central Bank’s first interest rate cut. The European STOXX 600 index was flat at 0715 GMT. After the inflation report in …
Read More »Dollar rises amid declining hopes for an early cut in interest rates
The dollar remained near its highest levels in four and a half months against major currencies on Tuesday amid diminishing expectations for the timing of the first interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve (US central bank) this year. While the dollar reached its highest levels in six weeks against …
Read More »Dollar is stable as bets increase on interest rate cuts in June
The dollar was broadly stable on Monday as data showing declining inflation in the United States reinforced bets that the US central bank may cut interest rates in June, while the yen fluctuated near the 152 level to the dollar, which reinforced traders’ concerns about possible government intervention. The US …
Read More »Euro declines against the dollar 29/3/2024
In the previous trading session, the Euro/Dollar pair saw a predominant downward trend, exerting pressure on the psychological support barrier. It remained stable below this level, hitting its lowest point of 1.0774 during morning trading at the time of this report. Upon closer examination of the 4-hour time frame chart …
Read More »U.S. Dollar Gains on Hawkish Fed Comments; Euro and Sterling Weaken
In European trading on Thursday, the U.S. dollar strengthened following hawkish remarks from a Federal Reserve official, while disappointing economic data weighed on the euro and sterling. At 05:30 ET (09:30 GMT), the Dollar Index, which measures the dollar against a basket of six other major currencies, traded 0.3% higher …
Read More »European Stocks Nudge Upward Ahead of Easter Weekend Break
European equities saw a modest uptick at the opening bell on Thursday, marking a positive start as investors prepared for the long Easter weekend hiatus. The pan-European STOXX 600 index edged 0.1% higher, hitting a new record high by 0823 GMT. This gain signals the index’s potential for a second …
Read More »European Stocks Stable as Investors Await Economic Data
European stock markets opened flat on Wednesday, maintaining their unprecedented high level from the previous session, as investors anticipated upcoming economic data releases. Here are the key highlights from the morning trading session: STOXX 600 Holds Near Record High The European STOXX 600 index settled at 511.07 points, remaining close …
Read More »Dollar Rises, Yen Hits 34-Year Low Amid Strong US Economic Data
The dollar strengthened on Wednesday following robust US economic data, driving the Japanese yen to a 34-year low against the greenback. Here are the key developments impacting currency markets: The Japanese yen traded at 151.97 to the dollar during the Asian session, marking a 34-year low. This decline prompted concerns …
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