Russia’s foreign ministry said on Thursday that NATO is reaping terrible results from the decision to pump Ukraine with weapons, Reuters reported citing RIA news agency.These comments do not seem to be having a noticeable impact on the market mood. As of writing, the US Dollar Index was up 0.2% …
Read More »Gold heads for weekly gains as Ukraine conflict continues
On Friday, gold is set to achieve weekly gains for the third time in four weeks, as the lack of tangible progress in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine led to a rise in the price of the precious metal, which is considered a safe haven, despite the rise in …
Read More »EUR/USD Braces To 1.1000 Amid Firmer US Dollar
The EUR/USD pair has been trading in a 50-60 pip range in the last three days. The US dollar stays firm amid a positive market moodThe shared currency seesaws on Thursday North American session, courtesy of a positive market mood, while broad US dollar strength across the board helps the …
Read More »Gold extends gains amid talks of further energy sanctions on Russia
Gold extended gains on Thursday as risk sentiment continues to crash over the military crisis in Ukraine, with the US and allies entering discussions on further energy sanctions against Russia. Gold rose 0.9% to $1,963.48 per ounce; near its highest in two weeks. US gold futures jumped 1.3% to $1,963.50 …
Read More »Russian FM: Terrible results from NATO’s pumping Ukraine with weapons
Russia’s foreign ministry said on Thursday that NATO is reaping terrible results from the decision to pump Ukraine with weapons, Reuters reported citing RIA news agency.“NATO summit decision to keep providing support to Ukraine confirms alliance wants the conflict to continue,” the ministry added.These comments do not seem to be …
Read More »Biden: Russia should be removed from G20
US President Joe Biden said on Thursday that he thinks Russia should be removed from G20, as reported by Reuters.Key Quotes:“Asked that Ukraine be able to attend G20 meetings.”“Ukraine’s judgment to make whether it cedes territory to Russia.”“Talked about how major wheat producers US, Canada could increase and disseminate more …
Read More »USD/CAD Cannot Stop 8-Day Losses
The Canadian dollar keeps rallying versus its American counterpart, as it slid 0.27%. A mixed market mood keeps the CAD in the driver’s seat amid a firm US dollar. USD/CAD Price Forecast: Downward biased, threatening to break below 1.2450.The USD/CAD pair post modest losses as Thursday North American session kicks …
Read More »US announces new sanctions on Russia’s Duma, oligarchs and defense sector
According to a US official on Thursday, the US announced new sanctions on Russia’s state Duma as an entity and its 328 members, reported Reuters. The US also announced new sanctions on Russian oligarchs Herman Gref, the head of Sberbank and Gennady Timchenko, as well as the 17 board members …
Read More »USD/CAD Remains Firm Amid Russia – Ukraine’s Concerns
The Canadian dollar remains firm versus the American counterpart, with the USD/CAD down 0.37% in the week.Russia/Ukraine woes and US central bank hawkishness could not stop CAD bulls from extending USD/CAD losses. USD/CAD drop extends to seven straight days amid a risk-off market mood in the equity markets, which has …
Read More »Biden To Announce Additional Russia Sanctions During Europe Trip
US President Biden intends to announce a new Russia sanctions package during his visit to Europe this week, including measures to crack down on sanctions evasion, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said at a press briefing Tuesday.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has pleaded with the West to impose new …
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