As US markets continue to decline, with the Dow Jones losing 0.57% and the Nasdaq losing 1.05%, risk aversion is still evident. Market investors will pay special attention to Chinese trade statistics throughout the Asian session. Positive results might allay worries about the Chinese economy’s current status.EUR/USD reached fresh monthly …
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 …
Read More »Dollar declines amid expectations that interest rates will not be raised in US
The dollar fell in cautious trading on Monday, as investors evaluated US jobs data, which included signs of a slowdown, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve has likely reached the end of its monetary tightening cycle. The dollar index, which measures the US currency against a basket of currencies, fell …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, Sept. 1
US economic data has been mostly stable, with the Consumer Price Index on September 13 being crucial ahead of the FOMC meeting on September 19-20. Key reports in the US next week include Factory Orders and revised Q2 Unit Labor Costs. The Australian Dollar was the best performer among majors …
Read More »US Nonfarm Payrolls rise 187,000 in August
The US Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS) stated on Friday that nonfarm payrolls (NFP) increased by 187,000 in August. This result was higher than the market forecast of 170,000. On the negative side, the 187,000 increase in July was reduced down to 157,000. The unemployment rate rose to 3.8% in …
Read More »Dollar is preparing for a weekly loss ahead of an important report on US jobs
The dollar is set to end a six-week winning streak against major currencies on Friday, with the approaching release of an important monthly report on jobs in the United States that is likely to determine the course of the Federal Reserve’s policy in the coming months. The dollar fell to …
Read More »Euro jumps on inflation and dollar under pressure ahead of jobs data
The euro held at a 15-year high against the yen on Thursday thanks to signs of continued inflation in Europe, while the dollar came under pressure ahead of consumption, inflation and jobs data that may provide new evidence of slowing economic growth. Data on Wednesday showed that the annual inflation …
Read More »Dollar is recovering as investors await more indicators on the US Central Bank’s path
The US dollar recovered from some of the sharp losses it incurred in the previous session, as investors awaited more data from the labor market for indications of the Federal Reserve’s policy path. The dollar index, which measures the performance of the US currency against a basket of six major …
Read More »Market Divers – US Session, August 29
The US Dollar Index dropped by the most since more than a month. Although the US Dollar fall is set to continue, the direction will depend heavily on incoming US data. On Wednesday, the ADP private employment report and another estimate of Q2 GDP growth will be released. Consumer inflation …
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