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Amidst rising Treasury yields, the US dollar’s upward momentum persisted, pushing it to new annual highs around 106.20. This week seems to be dominated by escalating geopolitical concerns, especially in the Middle East. Indicated by the USD Index (DXY), the US dollar held its bullish tilt and surged to new …

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which peaked last week at 106.10, surged 0.16% to currently trade a little above at 106.182 at the time of writing. The Fed’s hawkish language is still supported by strong economic data, and rising US Treasury yields help the greenback. The US Dollar tends to …

Gold price retreats from the daily highs near $2,371 as investors do not see Middle East tensions escalating further. US bond yields soar as the Fed seems to initiate the rate cut cycle from September. The US Dollar has gathered some strength on the strong US Retail Sales data, while …

Gold prices climbed on Monday, lingering just below the previous session’s record high, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East that bolstered demand for the precious metal as a safe haven. As of 0056 GMT, spot gold rose by 0.3 percent to $2,350.59 per ounce, following its historic peak …

US Inflation Surges: CPI Hits 3.5% in March In the latest update from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), inflation in the US, as gauged by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), demonstrated a notable uptick. March saw a year-on-year increase to 3.5%, up from February’s 3.2%, surpassing market forecasts …

The US dollar has surged to its highest level since early November due to a heated atmosphere for inflation data and rising US rates. This year, the Fed has indicated fewer opportunities for rate reduction, and hawkish wagers have increased, which is another factor supporting the currency. US Treasury yields …

WTI crude recovered above $86 earlier on Friday after fluctuating around that mark all week. Even though the EIA predicts a poor forecast for oil demand, oil prices have increased by almost 1%. The US Dollar Index rose 0.72% to 106.015, marking a new five-month high. WTI finished at $94.975 …

Despite rising US inflation, the ECB maintains its independent dovish stance. ECB officials are reiterating their resolve to lower interest rates in June while downplaying worries about US inflation. This is the case even though the US Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank may have different monetary policies, as …

The Canadian dollar has experienced a 1.23% retreat this week, marking its worst weekly performance in almost a year. The US Dollar is rallying, driven by higher US yields and the reassessment of the timing and size of the US Fed’s easing cycle. The Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index deteriorated beyond …

Earnings season began on Wall Street with a puzzle. Despite the fact that major banks like JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo had higher-than-expected profits, the market as a whole and their equities both fell on Friday. Investors appear uneasy due to JPMorgan’s cautious outlook for the remainder of the year …