In reaction to investors’ anticipation of US retail sales and inflation data this week, which could provide insight into the timing of the Federal Reserve’s much-anticipated interest rate reductions, the dollar saw a little increase against other major currencies on Monday.Bitcoin reached $50,000 in cryptocurrency for the first time since …
Read More »Canadian dollar back to familiar levels amid focus on significant data
The Canadian dollar is trading at relatively stable levels, with broad-market flows leading the way in the latter part of the trading week. Although the Canadian currency has generally appreciated this week, it is still weaker than the US dollar, which has outperformed since Monday’s opening bids.Canada will see Retail …
Read More »USD/JPY aspires to stop its three-day declines
The US GDP exceeded forecasts in the third quarter, with a 5.2% increase compared to the anticipated QoQ print of 5.0%. However, Japan’s retail trade numbers continued to decline. The Fed’s Tom Barkin gave a hawkish demonstration, and Fedspeak is pulling markets in different directions. The USD/JPY is retreating towards …
Read More »Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap, October 16 – 20
The US government posted a $170 billion budget deficit, according to the Treasury Department, which reported $467 billion in total receipts and $638 billion in total outlays.The fiscal deficit for the fiscal year 2023 was $1.696 trillion, a 23% increase from the previous year and the largest since the start …
Read More »Gold near the highest level in a month after the Gaza hospital strike
Gold prices touched their highest levels in nearly a month on Wednesday after the Gaza hospital explosion reinforced fears of escalating conflict in the Middle East and maintained the precious metal’s appeal as a safe investment. By 0700 GMT, the price of gold in spot transactions had risen 0.7 percent …
Read More »EUR/USD climbs amid risk-on pulse following key US data
The EUR/USD pair is on track for a higher opening on Tuesday as risk appetite returns to the markets after a brief respite. Investor sentiment is on the rise following a positive surprise in US Retail Sales, prompting the USD to take a breather. The pair is pushing higher amid …
Read More »Gold surges following US Retail Sales data
Gold prices have seen an upward trend as US Retail Sales data showed a 0.7% increase in September, surpassing the expected 0.3% increase. This comes amid rising Middle-East tensions and the upcoming speech from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who is expected to provide significant guidance on interest rates. Gold is …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session – July 18
EUR/USD was down in late New York trade but overall little changed after failing to breakout of last week’s highs again although hitting 1.12750, the highest since Feb. 2022 although failed to hold bullish above the 61.8% Fibo of the 2021-22 collapse at 1.1271. USD/JPY was higher after Ueda dashed …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session – July 17
After data on China’s economic growth disappointed, shares of energy companies dropped as oil futures started the week poorly. WTI was down some 1.5% at $74.00 from $76.05. Crude oil prices posted moderate losses on weaker-than-expected Chinese economic data and the restart of crude oil production in Libya as protesters …
Read More »GBP/USD retreats on Chinese economic concerns
The GBP/USD pair declines by 0.08% as investors flee to shelter in response to poor Chinese GDP statistics; the exchange rate drops below 1.3100. Despite indications of an impending UK recession, expectations of a 50 bps rate increase by the Bank of England in August keep things tense.Investors assess the …
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