The Pound Sterling (GBP) has risen to 1.2660 in early New York session due to the UK’s improved economic outlook and increasing home prices. The GBP/USD pair is showing strength as recent economic indicators suggest the UK economy is on track to return to growth after falling into a technical …
Read More »GBP/USD Falls Following US Manufacturing Data
Strong US manufacturing activity and pricing pressures have caused the GBP/USD to decline, which may feed concerns of a sustained Fed policy. Due to holiday closures, the US economy is resilient while European markets are quiet. The GBP/USD exchange rate may be weighed down by upcoming UK PMI data releases, …
Read More »EUR/USD climbs ahead of FOMC minutes, Eurozone PMIs
Early on Tuesday, the EUR/USD pair moved above 1.0800 and tested the 1.0840 zone. A widespread sell-off of US dollars supports the Euro. Markets are awaiting EU PMIs and Fed meeting minutes.Tuesday saw the EUR/USD pair reach a two-week high just shy of 1.0840 as the dollar widely declined. However, …
Read More »European stocks extend recent gains amid recent FOMO wave
In general, European indices surged to begin the new business week. In a nod to last week’s bidding fervor, risk appetite is driving stocks higher. Investors suffering from FOMO are prioritizing stocks above data threats.Monday saw gains in all of the European equity indexes as traders piled into the market …
Read More »Canada’s dollar slides against US counterpart on PMI data
The Canadian Dollar is easing back against the US Dollar as the 2024 trading year begins, with the Canadian S&P Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) falling to a 43-month low. The US Manufacturing PMI component also fell below expectations, keeping market risk appetite low and propping up the US …
Read More »Dollar rises with a boost from strong US data
The dollar rose on Friday and was heading for a third straight month of gains after data showed strong growth in the United States, indicating enhanced prospects for interest rates to remain high for a longer period. But the yen remained around the 150 level to the dollar before the …
Read More »US dollar abandons monthly highs, but sticks to daily gains
The US Dollar witnessed heavy trading against its rival currencies on Thursday, and the DXY index reached monthly highs in the wake of the country’s unexpectedly strong GDP and durable goods data as well as the weekly initial jobless claims report.The USD was kept from rising higher by declining US …
Read More »Disappointing EU PMI data raise concerns on weaker oil demand
Analysts see that disappointing PMI data from the Eurozone raise worries about weaker oil demand. Natural gas is moving higher as traders prepare for colder weather. Trading at $83.42 per barrel, WTI oil is losing ground amid demand worries. Brent oil pulled back towards the $87.00 level. Natural gas is …
Read More »EUR/USD retreats on T-yields, disappointing EU data
EUR/USD reverses course at 50-DMA, sliding below 1.0600 as US Treasury bond yields rise.US economy gains momentum with S&P Global Manufacturing PMI at 50 and Services PMI at 50.9.Eurozone business conditions continue to deteriorate, with Manufacturing, Services, and Composite PMIs in recessionary territory. EUR/USD reverses its course at the 50-day …
Read More »GBP/USD continues challenging the 1.2000 mark
The market’s overall sentiment is affected by worries about potential Federal Reserve moves. On Wednesday, S&P Global will publish the final projections for the September PMIs. The GBP/USD pair encounters sellers around roughly 1.2100 as the USD is in high demand. The pair is trading at 1.2082 at the time …
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