The euro fell on Friday after data indicating stagnation in the growth of business activities in the single currency area this month, while the dollar received support from risk aversion and statements indicating continued monetary tightening from global central banks, including the Federal Reserve (Central US). The dollar index, which …
Read More »Yellen warns of recession risk amid Fed’s hawkish stance
“As the Fed tightens policy, a recession remains a risk,” noted US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen late Thursday. The policymaker also added, “It is not appropriate to debate the 2% inflation target at this time.”US Treasury Secretary Yellen also said that to ease Consumer Price Index (CPI), consumer spending may …
Read More »USD/JPY climbs to yearly high during Powell’s testimony
The USD/JPY pair is climbing to a YTD peak of 142.88 as Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s hawkish commentary strengthens the US Dollar. Global economic slowdown fears resurface as major central banks, including the Bank of England, tighten monetary conditions.The USD/JPY benefits from rising bond yields and dovish commentary from Bank …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session – 21/06/2023
Cryptocurrencies rose sharply, with BTC/USD rising more than 5% above $30,400, the highest level in two months. Ethereum climbed towards $1,900. Crude oil prices rose more than 2% to the strongest level in two weeks. The WTI barrel surpassed $72.50The US dollar dropped despite cautious market sentiment, amid a decline …
Read More »Powell’s hawkishness is expected to support US dollar’s gains
Federal Reserve Chairman Powell’s hawkish words are significantly weighing on market sentiment as broadly expected. Wall Street extends losses ahead of the opening, hinting at more risk-off trading. The EUR/USD pair is technically neutral in the near term and could correct lower once below 1.0890. The EUR/USD pair keeps trading …
Read More »Gold price pressured ahead of Fed’s Powell Testimony
Gold price remains pressured after breaking 100-DMA support during three-day downtrend. Risk aversion underpins US Dollar strength and weighs on the Gold Index. Fears of economic slowdown originating from China, higher rates in the West roil sentiment and favuor gold sellers. Fed’s Jerome Powell’s bi-annual Testimony will be crucial to …
Read More »EUR/USD under selling pressure in quiet week start
The EUR/USD pair’s current price is 1.0921 at the time of writing amid signals by ECB policymakers concerning additional interest-rate hikes in the horizon.The EUR/USD pair is under mild selling pressure on Monday, easing from the 1.0970 multi-week high posted on Friday, to trade near the 1.0900 level. Markets in …
Read More »Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap: June 12-16
The macroeconomics situation of the US has generally improved better than anticipated and is likely to improve further. This is expected to reduce upward support on the dollar’s value.Although the June FOMC meeting gave the impression that hawkish policymakers were taking a break by raising the terminal rate for this …
Read More »EUR/USD trims gains as hawkish remarks digested
The EUR/USD pair’s rally slowed down following the ECB rate hike and hawkish remarks from central bankers. US Consumer Sentiment improves, supporting a stronger USD; Eurozone inflation slows as expected. Hawkish stances by both ECB and Fed officials hint at potential further tightening. Upcoming key events include the German May …
Read More »How has Fed’s Powell explained decision to leave policy rate steady in June?
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell held the customary news conference after rate policy decision to explain why Fed policymakers have decided to leave the policy rate, federal funds rate, unchanged at the range of 5-5.25% at June FOMC meeting. With the immediate reaction, the US dollar gathered strength against its …
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