US stocks are under pressure to decline as a result of the negative mood that pervaded the markets on Thursday after the most recent US data releases and the ongoing effects of the FOMC minutes from Wednesday, which included a strong recommendation for the central bank to keep raising interest …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, May 22
The US Dollar (USD) surged to multi-day highs due to reduced expectations of a rate cut in September, positive data from US business activity in May, and a hawkish stance from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC).Currency Pairs: EUR/USD: Experienced its fourth consecutive session of losses, testing the 1.0800 support. …
Read More »Gold Faces Threat Below Major Trendline After US Data Release
With the release of US Purchasing Manager Index (PMI) data, the XAU/USD Index is at a key juncture, threatening to fall below a significant trendline. According to the most recent figures, the US manufacturing and services sectors both experienced greater growth in May than anticipated. At the time of writing, …
Read More »US dollar continues to benefit from FOMC minutes
The US dollar has been on the rise since the start of US trading on Thursday, fueled by signals from the Federal Reserve’s previous meeting. Additionally, weekly jobless claims continue to decline.The dollar index, which measures the performance of the US currency against major currencies, reached 104.97 points compared to …
Read More »Gold Prices Retreat Amid Rising Rate Concerns and Dollar Strength
Gold prices experienced extended losses in Asian trade on Thursday, further retreating from recent record highs as renewed worries about high interest rates and diminished safe haven demand weighed on the yellow metal. Industrial Metals Follow Suit Industrial metals, including copper, also faced losses, with copper prices sharply declining from …
Read More »How have financial markets reacted to latest FOMC minutes?
On Wednesday, the Fed issued the minutes of its last meeting held on April 30 and May 1, which sheds light on monetary policy trends and overall economic conditions. The minutes also answer important questions related to the challenges facing financial markets in America and the world. Let’s have a …
Read More »GBP/USD slides after FOMC minutes, surprise UK election news
The GBP/USD pair is easing back from Wednesday’s early gains after FOMC showing. UK PM Sunak calls for general election July 4 in a bid to hold power. A rate cut in June 2024 look less likely, the GBP/USD pair is pulling back from Wednesday’s early gains after the FOMC …
Read More »FOMC minutes support a probable rate cut in September
Despite expressing disappointment over recent inflation readings, Federal Reserve officials at their last policy meeting indicated they still believed that price pressures would gradually ease. This sentiment was reflected in the minutes of the Fed’s April 30-May 1 session.Although the current policy response would “involve maintaining” the central bank’s benchmark …
Read More »US stocks continue quiet trading ahead of FOMC minutes
US stock indexes are drifting around their records, with the S&P 500 remaining virtually unchanged. Target tumbled 7.4% after reporting profit for the latest quarter that fell short of analysts’ expectations, and forecasted ranges for upcoming profit fell below analysts’ estimates. Nvidia’s headline profit report will come after trading closes …
Read More »US Dollar Slightly Higher Ahead of May’s FOMC Minutes
The US Dollar Index (DXY) is currently trading near 104.80, showing minor gains during Wednesday’s American session. Despite soft inflation data reported last week, the Greenback remains resilient, thanks to cautious statements from Federal Reserve (Fed) officials.The upcoming release of the FOMC Minutes is crucial for investors seeking insights into …
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