The US Dollar Index rose for the second consecutive day, rising above 106.50, the highest level since last Friday. The dollar received a boost from higher Treasury yields and deteriorating market sentiment following the latest round of earnings results. The Dow Jones dropped 0.32%, and the Nasdaq lost 2.43%. The …
Read More »AUD consolidates post-intraday gains
The Australian Dollar (AUD) started the week by recovering from a three-day losing streak, showing strength against the US Dollar. This positive movement followed a period of challenges, possibly influenced by shifting discussions regarding the trajectory of the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy. Investors are closely watching the Reserve …
Read More »Fed’s Collins: Current monetary policy phase calls for patience
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins said on Thursday that the central bank is at or near the peak of the interest rate hike cycle. She did not rule out more rate hikes but warned the current stance calls for patience. Collins said the latest inflation data underscores …
Read More »Gold price eyes recovery after a long selloff
Gold price up by 0.07%; trading at $1823.78 per ounce at the time of writing. The precious metal is looking forward to recovery due to softer than expected US ADP Employment Change data. Job vacancies by US employers were upbeat in August, indicating strong labor demand. However, the US Services …
Read More »Wall Street dips as Treasury yields continue surging
As Treasury rates surged on Wednesday, Wall Street’s major indexes declined in choppy trading conditions as investors awaited news on a US funding bill and this week’s inflation data to determine the Federal Reserve’s stance for monetary policy outlook.The 10-year Treasury yields changed course to reach a new 16-year high, …
Read More »Euro retreats on Lagarde’s comments
In her speech prepared for delivery before the European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde noted that recent indicators point to a further weakness in the economic activity in the third quarter.Lagarde elaborated by noting a moderation in job creation in the services …
Read More »USD/JPY nearest to yearly highs as investors await BoJ, Fed decisions
The USD/JPY pair is trading at 147.71, a yearly high, as investors remain cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan policy decisions. The Fed is expected to keep rates unchanged at the 5.25%-5.50% range, focusing on economic forecasts and Federal Funds Rate projections. The Bank of …
Read More »Gold price meets support ahead of US inflation data
The US economy is absorbing the effects of higher interest rates with ease, and the US Dollar gains in appeal. Investor caution ahead of August Consumer Price Index data in the US is putting pressure on the price of gold, as a sharp rise in petrol costs suggests that headline …
Read More »Fed’s Mester not expecting interest rate cut early in 2024
On Tuesday, another round of Fed speakes are attracting the attention of traders, investors and market participants. “We will certainly not continue to raise interest rates until inflation has already fallen to 2%,” Cleveland Federal Reserve President Loretta Mester said.“Nor will we wait to lower interest rates until inflation is …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, September 4
The Reserve Bank of Australia meeting will be the focal point of the Asian session. The interest rates are not anticipated to alter. Additionally, the Services PMIs’ final reading will be made public. Data on US factory orders and wholesale inflation in the Eurozone are due later in the day.In …
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