The performance of financial markets exhibited a range of dynamics over the past week. Notably, strength was observed in the performance of oil and the dollar, while gold experienced a marginal decline in its gains. Several key factors acted as primary drivers influencing market movements. Among these, the ongoing Red …
Read More »GBP/USD declines after UK jobs data
The GBP/USD pair fell to a near-term low of 1.2620 in Tuesday trading, as broader markets shifted their focus from upbeat economic data to bidding up the US Dollar, sending the Pound Sterling into the new year’s lows. Broad-market bets of a rate cut from the Bank of England are …
Read More »Dollar begins 2024 with a rise, and Bitcoin exceeds $45,000
On the first trading day of the new year, the dollar saw an increase in value as investors turned their attention to upcoming economic data that could provide insights into the Federal Reserve’s future moves. Bitcoin also experienced a rise, exceeding $45,000 for the first time since April 2022. In …
Read More »Gold approaches $2070 amid improved market sentiment
Gold prices have shown strength as the US Dollar faces challenges due to improved market sentiment. Softer US data supports the Fed’s dovish stance in upcoming policy meetings, boosting investor risk appetite. Gold price was trading higher near $2,070 per ounce during the Asian session, recovering losses from the previous …
Read More »Bets for a rate cut in 2024 are pressuring USD to end the year on a losing note
As the year 2023 draws to a close, the US dollar faces the prospect of ending the year with a significant loss, erasing gains from two consecutive years. Market sentiment is shaped by expectations that the Federal Reserve may initiate interest rate cuts by March 2024, contributing to the dollar’s …
Read More »US dollar nosedives in last few trading days before 2024
Thursday saw a sharp decline in the value of the US dollar following the Richmond Manufacturing Index. The US bond market is witnessing significant purchasing while the equity markets remain stable.After the US opening bell, the US Dollar Index has experienced a wild ride and is almost flat. On Thursday, …
Read More »USD declines against JPY and compensates for its losses against EUR
The US dollar witnessed divergent movements against key currencies on Thursday, recovering from early losses against the euro while facing a decline against the Japanese yen. Investors are closely monitoring signals from the Federal Reserve, expecting a potential interest rate cut in the coming year. Dollar Index Performance: The dollar …
Read More »Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap
European stocks closed on a weak note on Friday as weaker-than-expected US inflation data offset losses in sportswear makers and stocks exposed to China, just ahead of the Christmas holiday. The European STOXX 600 index edged up by 0.1 percent, marking gains for the sixth consecutive week in a streak …
Read More »Swiss Franc climbs to four-month high against US dollar
The Swiss Franc is testing higher ground against the US Dollar on Thursday, as risk appetite increases due to lower US inflation data. The USD/CHF pair slipped through the 0.8600 handle, bolstering all major currencies and lifting the Swiss Franc into a new twenty-week high against the dollar. The US …
Read More »AUD/USD benefits from softer US dollar following US GDP data
The AUD/USD pair experienced an upward spike of 0.70% as it rose towards the 0.6775 level. The US’s Q3 GDP growth was lowered down from 5.2% to 4.9%, reflecting a slower-than-expected rate of economic activity.The US dollar was under further pressure after the 5-year and 10-year US Treasury rates fell …
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