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 …
Read More »European Stocks Start Lower Amid Mixed Fed Signals and Mining Sector Decline
European stock markets opened with a slight downtrend on Tuesday, as investors grappled with conflicting signals from Federal Reserve policymakers and a dip in mining stocks. Here’s a closer look at today’s market movements: STOXX 600 Index Slips The European STOXX 600 index edged down by 0.1 percent as of …
Read More »Dollar Retreats Amid Profit-Taking and Yen Strength
In the ever-evolving landscape of global currency markets, the US dollar faced a modest decline on Tuesday, driven by a combination of profit-taking in stocks and a resurgence in the strength of the Japanese yen. These movements come amidst ongoing efforts by Japanese officials to defend their currency from further …
Read More »Forex Overview: USD Retreats as Focus Shifts to Inflation Data and Fed Speeches
The U.S. dollar kicked off the new week on a subdued note, relinquishing some of its gains from the previous week, as traders awaited the release of pivotal inflation figures alongside further insights from Federal Reserve policymakers. At 05:20 ET (09:20 GMT), the Dollar Index, measuring the greenback against a …
Read More »European Stocks Steady Amidst Holiday Atmosphere, Central Bank Sentiments
European equities opened the holiday-shortened week with marginal changes as investors assessed recent robust gains fueled by accommodative stances from major central banks. The STOXX 600 index edged down by a mere 0.02% on Monday, lingering just below the record highs reached last week. While travel and leisure sectors showed …
Read More »Euro needs a confirmation signal 22/3/2024
The Euro/Dollar pair experienced positive trading during the previous session, initially pushing against the 1.0940 resistance level before encountering resistance. However, the pair began today’s session with a bearish tone, failing to sustain trading above the psychological barrier of 1.0900 and currently trading around 1.0830. From a technical perspective, examining …
Read More »European Stocks Dip Amid Luxury Goods Sell-Off and Fed Uncertainty
European stocks commenced trading on a lower note on Wednesday, with a flurry of selling impacting luxury goods companies following a warning from Kering regarding sales. Investor sentiment remained cautious amidst concerns that the Federal Reserve might indicate a slower pace for interest rate cuts this year. As of 0806 …
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