The US Dollar experienced a pullback on Friday, primarily driven by profit-taking after a recent surge. Investors are keenly focused on upcoming speeches by Federal Reserve officials, which could provide clues about the central bank’s monetary policy trajectory.Housing Data Shows WeaknessMeanwhile, US housing data released earlier in the day revealed …
Read More »What Recent Housing Data Reveal About the US Economy
The US housing market is undergoing significant transformations, with implications for the broader economy. A decline in foreign buyer activity, coupled with persistent inventory shortages and price fluctuations, is shaping the market’s trajectory. This article delves into recent data to explore these trends and their potential impact on the US …
Read More »US Stocks Mixed as Nvidia Rebounds, Tech Leads Gains
Mixed performance was the expression that best describes Tuesday’s US stock market. The S&P 500 had a little increase, but the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite saw a roughly 1% increase. Still, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by almost 1%. This uneven performance came after the IT industry, especially Nvidia, a …
Read More »Dollar Holds Steady, Euro Pauses After ECB Rate Cut as U.S. Jobs Data Looms
The U.S. dollar remained stable in early European trading on Friday as traders awaited the release of crucial U.S. employment data, while the euro steadied following the European Central Bank’s (ECB) historic rate cut. At 05:00 ET, the Dollar Index, tracking the greenback against a basket of six other currencies, …
Read More »Dollar Stabilizes Ahead of U.S. Economic Data and Rate Cut Expectations
The U.S. dollar held steady on Wednesday, maintaining its position near a two-month low. This stability comes as investors await key U.S. economic data and a monetary policy meeting in Canada, which could trigger a series of interest rate cuts in major economies. Traders are keenly anticipating the release of …
Read More »Dollar Recovers After Steep Losses, Euro Dips on Weak German Employment Data
The U.S. dollar rebounded in early European trading on Tuesday, reversing overnight declines. The euro weakened following the release of disappointing German employment figures. At 04:45 ET (08:45 GMT), the Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six other currencies, rose 0.1% to 104.165, after briefly falling …
Read More »Dollar Stabilizes on Easing Inflation, Rate Cut Prospects in Focus
The U.S. dollar remained stable on Monday as investors grew increasingly confident about the possibility of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates in 2024 due to signs of easing inflation. Meanwhile, the euro remained calm ahead of an expected rate cut by the European Central Bank this week. Emerging market …
Read More »Dollar Recovers on Inflation Expectations Ahead of PCE Data
The U.S. dollar rebounded in early European trading on Friday, recovering from previous losses as traders awaited the release of key inflation data, which could significantly influence future interest rate expectations. At 04:30 ET (08:30 GMT), the Dollar Index, tracking the greenback against a basket of six other currencies, rose …
Read More »Dollar Holds Firm After Reaching Two-Week High Amidst Rising Treasury Yields
The U.S. dollar maintained its strength on Thursday, following a recent surge to a two-week high fueled by a rout in U.S. Treasuries, which pushed up yields and increased the currency’s attractiveness. The dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of major currencies, reached 105.18 overnight, its highest …
Read More »US Dollar Soars Following Fed’s Beige Book
The US Dollar has experienced a sharp recovery following the Beige Book report, which showed slight growth in national economic activity. The report also revealed that employment rose slightly, wage growth was moderate, and prices increased modestly as consumers resisted further price hikes. According to Fed’s Beige Book, housing demand …
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