Crude Oil prices are undermining the Loonie and USD, with the USD/CAD pair experiencing a mixed trend. The commodity-linked Loonie is undercut as Crude Oil prices continue to rise to almost a three-month high.The US dollar has stalled its recovery move from the lowest level since April 2022, with profit-taking …
Read More »Ahead of FOMC decision, WTI climbs amid Chinese stimulus
The WTI climbed above $79.00. The American crude records a four-day winning streak on Tuesday, but the upside may be limited to technical indicators starting to flash overbought conditions.Chinese economic stimulus supported Oil prices while focus in the markets shifts to Wednesday’s Fed decision. Earlier in the day, Chinese news …
Read More »US Dollar stays strong ahead of FOMC policy decision
The US Dollar holds firm against its major rivals early Tuesday. The US Dollar Index clings to modest daily gains near 101.50. US data highlighted a further improvement in consumer sentiment in July.The US Dollar gains traction on Tuesday, with the USD index touching its highest level since July 12 …
Read More »Gold surges on falling T-yields ahead of FOMC decision
Gold price surges as falling US Treasury bond yields enhance the appeal of the non-interest-bearing asset. May PPI data from the US BLS comes below expectations, supporting the precious metal. The US dollar Index falls to a four-week low, expecting a rescue from a hawkish Jerome Powell. At the time …
Read More »Gold shines with the decline of USD
Gold prices rose on Wednesday, supported by a weaker dollar, as slowing US inflation boosted bets that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged when it meets later in the day. And gold in instant transactions increased 0.3 percent to $ 1948.49 an ounce by 0500 GMT. US gold …
Read More »Gold price awaits key US data, FOMC decision
In early US trading Monday, gold prices were slightly higher while silver prices were slightly lower. August gold was last up $1.90 at $1,979.10 and July silver was down $0.065 at $24.345. The marketplace is quieter just ahead of the FOMC monetary policy meeting and key CPI data and gold …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session 22/03/2023
Following the Fed’s decision on monetary policy, Wall Street finished lower after a turbulent session. The US Federal Reserve lifted rates by 25 basis points as predicted. When the Federal Reserve strikes a balance between rising inflation and banking instability, the tightening cycle is about to come to an end. …
Read More »EUR/USD heading to 1.0800 resistance, supported eyed at 1.0770
Prior to the Fed’s interest rate decision at 1400 ET/1800 GMT, the EUR/USD pair is seeing supply at the 1.08 barrier. Fed futures with implied inflation are pricing in a 25 basis point increase. The pair is trading at 1.0792 at the time of writing., up 0.25%. The market will …
Read More »FOMC Decision Preview: March 22
At the conclusion of its two-day meeting on Wednesday, the US Federal Reserve may attempt to shock the banking system back to life and avert a developing financial crisis by keeping interest rates unchanged. Jerome Powell As well as other senior officials have frequently assured the public that their drive …
Read More »GBP/USD fluctuates on weaker US economic data, ahead of FOMC decision
As the US Fed makes its decision later on Wednesday, the GBP/USD pair remains firm. A busy US economic calendar was not enough to lend support to the US dollar, which is under pressure amid the current risk-off situation.According to the ADP National Employment Change report, private hiring increased by …
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