A number of European Central Bank (ECB) officials’ neutral stance caused the Euro to suffer only minor losses against the US Dollar, although data from the US raised worries that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) might raise rates in response to an inflation report. Trading at 1.0598, the EUR/USD is …
Read More »US Dollar trades flat after hot PPI figures ahead of FOMC minutes
The US dollar is still having trouble gaining traction. In September, US PPI increased by 2.2% YoY, exceeding expectations. Later in the afternoon, the FOMC will make public its minutes from its meeting in September.Despite the tension between Israel and Hamas, markets are still wary. Following the publication of trending …
Read More »USD/JPY gains momentum ahead of FOMC minutes
USD/JPY gained 0.20% on the day, rising above 149.00. The US PPI from September accelerated, beating expectations. The trajectory of the pair is determined by the dovish stance of the Bank of Japan (BoJ). Later in the session, markets will monitor the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes from the …
Read More »Fed’s Waller: Markets are tightening and will do some of the work for us
Fed Governor Christopher Waller noted on Wednesday that inflation data in the last three months has been “very good,” per Reuters. “If current trends continue, inflation will basically be back to the target,” Waller added.The US Dollar Index stays under modest bearish pressure following these comments and was last seen …
Read More »Japan’s Nikkei closes at a two-week high
Japan’s Nikkei index closed at its highest level in two weeks on Wednesday, as shares of chip manufacturers led a rally on bets that the US Federal Reserve would pursue more accommodative monetary policies. The Nikkei index, which is dominated by technology companies, ended Wednesday 0.6 percent higher at 31,936.51 …
Read More »Eyes on Fed minutes and PPI
European markets experienced a notable upswing yesterday, reaching their highest levels in over a week. This occurred as financial markets adopted a more measured approach toward recent geopolitical events. Additionally, investors were contemplating the possibility of a stimulus plan in China and a subtle shift in tone from Fed policymakers …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, October 10
The US dollar suffered on Tuesday as Wall Street concluded with gains. The price of crude oil slightly declined while trading in narrow bands. Prices for commodities fluctuated, holding onto recent gains. The Middle East scenario is still a source of uncertainty.For the first time since August, the EUR/USD price …
Read More »Gold comfortably higher ahead of inflation data
Tuesday’s closing for gold is comfortably higher than Friday’s close, and even more gains may be in store for the precious metal so long as geopolitical risks are high and the dollar continues to see additional selling pressure. Risk-on mood has had an impact on gold prices, but the gap …
Read More »Goldman Sachs: Traders expected to buy S&P 500 under whatever scenario
US stocks are rising. Bonds are rising as markets reopen following a holiday, in part because investors are seeking safe haven after the escalation of Middle Eastern tensions. However, given that more speakers are scheduled for Tuesday, two Fed officials on Monday discouraged interest rate increases.Investors, particularly oil speculators, will …
Read More »Nikkei records best daily performance in 9 months thanks to Wall Street gains
Japan’s Nikkei index recorded its largest daily gain in nine months on Tuesday, led by energy-related stocks, in light of the extension of risk appetite from Wall Street and investors’ eagerness to snap up declining stocks. The Nikkei closed up 2.43 percent at 31,746.53 points, recording its largest daily gain …
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