The Canadian Dollar (CAD) experienced a significant surge against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, August 23, 2024. This rally was primarily driven by the Federal Reserve’s indication of a potential rate cut cycle, which weakened the Greenback.Despite a mixed performance in Canadian retail sales data, the market’s focus shifted …
Read More »US yields, Fed rate cut bets push XAU/USD higher
Gold prices have risen above $2,400, ending a four-day losing streak due to falling US Treasury yields. Market players are awaiting crucial economic data, including June’s inflation and Q2 GDP, to gauge the Fed’s next move. India’s import tax cut on gold and silver has also boosted retail demand, supporting …
Read More »New Zealand’s exports, imports surge
The seasonally-adjusted Trade Balance in New Zealand increased to $-11.99 billion YoY at the end of February, from the previous period’s $-12.62 billion. This was due to a little dip in January that was followed by a rise in both imports and exports in February. New Zealand’s trade gap, also …
Read More »GBP/JPY retreats as markets await Japan’s Trade Balance, UK rate decision
The GBP/JPY pair was seen falling back to the midline after failing to maintain its bullish advance. Regarding the imminent rate decision from the Bank of England, investors are waiting for guidance.The Japanese Yen’s momentum for the Wednesday session may be set off by data on the trade balance in …
Read More »AUD extends recovery after NFP data
The Australian dollar has reacted strongly against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, following Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data showing the US added 187K new jobs in July, undershooting estimates of 200K. This data suggests a slowdown in the labor market, which could undermine high inflation and lead to lower interest …
Read More »US Stocks Mixed Following December Trade Balance Data
Wall Street stocks were mixed early on Tuesday as market participants digested December’s trade balance figures and continued to look ahead to key inflation data scheduled for release later in the week.As of 1510 GMT, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.13% at 35,135.36, while the S&P 500 was …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session – 29 December 2021
The US Dollar Index closed the second straight day in the positive territory and continues to inch higher on Wednesday but markets are likely to remain quiet ahead of the New Year holiday.Omicron stands as a downside risk in the housing market. A reading of pending home sales also out …
Read More »GBP/USD Rallies To Fresh Highs
On Wednesday, the British pound surges by 0.31%. Thin liquidity conditions, and the lack of economic data, currently exacerbate volatility in the last days of the year.The British pound rallies trading the New York session, trading at 1.3452 at press time. Investors’ mood is mixed, as depicted by European stock …
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