Weaker than expected economic data in China threatens to derail economic growth and trigger risk aversion. The US central bank seems pressured by Solid US economic data released since last Friday ahead of the awaited US inflation data.The GBP/USD pair is upward biased, and could even test Tuesday’s high of …
Read More »Oil is falling near its lowest level in 2022, under pressure from economic concerns
Oil futures witnessed little change in Asian trading on Wednesday, December 7th, as fears about the impact of the cap imposed by the West on the price of Russian oil were offset by hopes for an improvement in demand from China, which kept the markets in anticipation after a sharp …
Read More »Gold is locked in a narrow range
Gold traded within a narrow range on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s meeting next week to assess the bank’s monetary policy stance. And gold in instant transactions witnessed a slight change to $ 1772 an ounce by 0650 GMT. US gold futures rose 0.1 percent to $1,783.90. A …
Read More »China’s exports and imports contracted at a sharper pace in November
The General Administration of Customs said on Wednesday, December 7, that dollar exports fell 8.7% in November compared to the previous year to $296 billion, which is the lowest level since April, when Corona restrictions led to the closure of Shanghai factories and roads and prevented companies from placing goods …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session 06/12/2022
Uncertainty is prevalent regarding the Fed’s intentions that will unfold after FOMC meeting, later in December. Fed officials hinted at an easing pace of quantitative tightening starting as soon as this month, despite signs of easing inflation, but doubts are increasing lest the economy should fall in long-lasting recession.ECB’s Constantinos …
Read More »Explainer: How Does CAD React To Expansion of Canada’s Economic Activity
Fresh data has indicated expansion of Canadian economic activity at a faster pace in November and a measure of price pressures cooled according to Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) data, released on Tuesday.The seasonally adjusted index rose to 51.4 in November from 50.1 in October. The Ivey PMI measures the …
Read More »China ponders downgrading Covid status
Chinese authorities are considering downgrading Covid-19. This could be a positive for risk appetite on Wednesday in the financial markets that have been impacted on Tuesday by risk aversion.Global stocks had their third straight day of losses on Tuesday as investors felt perplexed on how long the Fed will maintain …
Read More »Gold price swings as solid data justify Fed’s hawkish stance
Gold price is recording a minimal advance, even though the US Dollar is surging. The stronger than expected US economic data would keep the Fed under pressure. A break below $1760 will exacerbate a fall to $1725; otherwise, a rally to $1786 is on the cards.Gold price turns positive after …
Read More »WTI slides 4% below $74.00 on risk aversion
The widespread US recession-linked woes are playing into financial markets creating a risk-off mood. West Texas Intermediate crude is down over 4% on the day so far, falling back into the bearish trend once again and on the front side of what was momentary a counter-trendline. At the time of …
Read More »EUR/USD retreats despite positive Factory Orders in Germany
Trade Balance data in the United States has indicated shows the deficit widening, a headwind for the US Dollar. Germany’s Factory Orders helped the Euro to hold buoyant amid low expectations, while December’s monetary policy meetings by the Fed and the ECB will help to keep the EUR/USD pair within …
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