The Fed’s recent rate decision meeting minutes are expected to highlight the complex economic challenges the US central bank faces, as it aims to balance inflation control with economic growth. Markets are realigning expectations to the Fed’s gradual rate cut plan, illustrating the complex economic environment investors and market participants …
Read More »EUR/USD climbs after EU’s Current Account surplus
EUR/USD has risen to 1.0833 due to the Eurozone’s widened current account surplus and a quiet US market. The ECB wage data and Lagarde’s remarks suggest a measured easing stance, awaiting Q1 insights. The US Leading Index and forthcoming FOMC minutes are expected to guide EUR/USD amidst varying expectations. The …
Read More »Bitcoin Plummets Below $39,000 as Aggregate Liquidations Surge to $320 Million Within 24 Hours
Bitcoin (BTC) faced heightened volatility on Tuesday, slipping below the crucial $39,000 threshold and registering a 4.33% decline over the past 24 hours. As of the latest update, the primary cryptocurrency was exchanging hands at $38,955. This market movement prompted a significant liquidation event, affecting 124,153 traders and resulting in …
Read More »Dollar rises as traders focus on interest rate bets and tension in the Red Sea
The dollar gained ground on Tuesday as investors tempered their expectations of imminent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, influenced by hawkish comments from European Central Bank officials. Meanwhile, concerns over potential attacks on ships in the Red Sea contributed to a reduced appetite for risk. Here’s a breakdown …
Read More »Dollar declines with interest rate cut bets
The dollar fell on Monday as investors bet again that the Federal Reserve (US central bank) will cut interest rates soon, and the yuan fell to its lowest level in a month after China’s central bank surprised markets by stabilizing interest rates in the medium term. The People’s Bank of …
Read More »Dollar Weakens in Asia as Traders Await US Inflation Data
In Asian trading on Thursday, the US dollar experienced a decline, dropping to its lowest level around 102 points as traders awaited crucial US inflation data for insights into the Federal Reserve’s policy direction for the year. Bitcoin surged to $46,400, nearing its highest level in two years, following the …
Read More »Dollar Holds Steady Ahead of US Inflation Data
In cautious trading on Wednesday, the dollar maintained its position as investors awaited crucial US inflation data later in the week, which could impact Federal Reserve policy. Meanwhile, Bitcoin faced fluctuations after a false social media post caused turmoil in the markets. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reported …
Read More »Bitcoin jumps 6% to levels exceeding $46,600
Bitcoin jumped 6% during January 9 trading as investors awaited potential regulatory approval of a US Bitcoin exchange-traded fund this week. In mid-trading on Tuesday, January 9, the price of Bitcoin reached more than $46,600, after recording $46,840, i.e. the highest level since April 2022. The number of Bitcoins mined …
Read More »Mixed Market Sentiments Impact Dollar, Cryptocurrencies Remain Resilient
The upward momentum of the US dollar encountered resistance on Tuesday as traders maintained their expectations of multiple interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year, citing signs of slowing US inflation. Meanwhile, in the cryptocurrency sphere, Bitcoin continued to hover near its highest level since April 2022, driven …
Read More »Dollar consolidates as US inflation data nears announcement
The dollar found stability on Monday as market participants awaited the release of a crucial US inflation data report later in the week. This report is anticipated to offer further insights into the expected monetary policy stance at the Federal Reserve, following a cautious start to the year with diminished …
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