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The Dollar Index has seen a positive pace, trading with gains of 0.60% near the 103.50 area. The Fed is not ruling out further policy tightening, hinting at a moderately hawkish stance. This is due to officials balancing the costs of doing too little and doing too much, as economic …

US Dollar Index stays in the positive territory around 103.40. Pending Home Sales in the US rose 1.1% in October.On Thursday, the National Association of Realtors reported this reading followed a 1% increase recorded in September (revised from 1.1%) and came in better than the market expectation for a decrease …

Data from the German statistics office confirmed on Friday that the country’s economy contracted slightly in the third quarter compared to the previous three months. The initial estimate, published in late October, indicated a contraction of 0.1 percent, which has now been substantiated. Ruth Brand, head of the Statistics Office, …

The DXY Index has fallen by around 0.40%, marking a 1.60% weekly decline. The Fed’s hawkish stance on the matter is attributed to the cooling inflation and labour market conditions, which have led to the US Dollar’s decline. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that October’s Core Consumer Price …

US stocks closed mixed on Thursday, with Walmart falling 8% after earnings disappointing. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped about 0.1%, while the Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 gained near 0.1%. Walmart reported quarterly earnings that topped estimates and raised its annual outlook, but by slightly less than expected. …

Gold price surged to a peak of $1,987, up 1.35%, earlier in the North American trading session. The Gold Index (XAU/USD) rose to $1,985, indicating a bullish bias. The US Industrial Production figures were below forecast, and the number of jobless claims reached a three-month high. The precious metal is …

The US Dollar has retreated to the red territory as weekly Jobless Claims contribute to dampen mood for quick recovery of the American currency. Traders are concerned about their future positioning as the US Dollar Index is nearing a break below 104. This suggests that the Fed is not fully …

Last week witnessed significant developments, encompassing economic data, monetary policy speeches, and various market drivers, ultimately leading to a surge in risk assets and a concurrent strengthening of the US dollar as the trading week concluded on the tenth of November. The initial part of the week remained relatively calm …

Due to dovish remarks made by Fed officials, the US dollar has declined, and the Dollar Index (DXY) has only halfway recovered. The dollar’s recovery from last week’s weakness is only halfway complete, as indicated by the Dollar Index (DXY). Later on Thursday, traders will be watching for cues and …

Last week, the US dollar demonstrated remarkable resilience, propelled upwards by robust growth indicators in the United States and an escalating demand for safe-haven assets triggered by mounting geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The Israeli army’s limited incursions into the Gaza Strip stirred renewed concerns, leading to a surge …