The Canadian dollar struggled to develop momentum with little of note on the docket. Canada is largely absent from the economic calendar this week. Fed Chair Powell stuck close to the usual script, giving investors little to work with.The Canadian dollar found little reason to move in any particular direction …
Read More »Powell comments on job creation status in US economy
Fed Chair Jerome Powell is speaking Tuesday before the Senate Banking Committee as part of his semiannual address to Congress on monetary policy.With the Fed still on hold regarding interest rates, Powell’s remarks are closely monitored for hints about what it will take to start easing. At the Fed’s June …
Read More »US Dollar looks for catalysts ahead of CPI data, Powell’s testimony
the US Dollar was down 0.80% last week, now at lowest level since mid-June. Anticipation builds with the upcoming release of the June inflation figures and Fed talks.Market is pricing in less than 10% odds of a cut in July and around 80% in September. The US Dollar continues to …
Read More »Markets’ Weekly Recap: Bets continue on a US rate cut sooner than expected
The financial markets witnessed many developments during the trading week ending on Friday, July 5, 2024, in terms of major currencies, American and international stocks, commodities, and other most prominent traded assets, and in this weekly report we attempt to monitor the most important developments.Markets were mixed this week, with …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, July 2
With another session of quiet trading activity across the FX sector, the US dollar moved marginally defensively. At their discussion panel at the ECB Forum, Fed Chair Jerome Powell and ECB President Christine Lagarde left no space for surprises in the interim. Investors are bracing themselves for a plethora of …
Read More »Gold declines after Powell’s remarks amid retreating T-yields
Gold fell 0.28% following Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks at the ECB forum in Portugal. Powell stated that he is cautiously optimistic on disinflation and emphasizes the need for more progress before rate cuts. US Treasury yields remain firm, while the US Dollar fluctuates in familiar range. The XAU/USD trades …
Read More »USD experienced minor losses after Powell’s forecast
On Tuesday, the DXY Index showed a decrease in gains to hover near 105.70. The Greenback is influenced by rising JOLTS figures and Jerome Powell’s comments about the inflation outlook.The US Dollar experienced minor losses following Jerome Powell’s disinflation forecasts, with JOLTs figures from June coming in higher than expected. …
Read More »Sterling sharply surges following Powell’s remarks
The British Pound has seen a sharp recovery after retracing to 1.2620 against the US dollar in Tuesday’s New York session. This comes as the US Dollar surrenders its gains after Fed Chair Jerome Powell admitted progress in disinflation in his speech at the European Central Bank (ECB) Forum on …
Read More »Noor Capital | Interview with Mohammad Hashad on Dubai TV – July 1
Mohammed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital and a distinguished member of the US Association of Technical Analysts, provided insightful commentary and thorough analysis on the latest market dynamics and key asset performances in an exclusive interview with Dubai TV. Let’s start with the United States. How …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, July 1: Markets Await Speeches by Powell, Lagarde
Before Fed Chair Powell and ECB President Christine Lagarde speak on Tuesday, the US dollar recovered from a negative start to the week amid growing prudence and a generalized desire for risk.CurrenciesAfter losing two straight sessions, the USD Index (DXY) turned its attention back to the crucial 106.00 level. J. …
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