More central bank decisions are in the pipeline for the new trading week, with live meetings at the Reserve Bank of Australia and the Bank of England. US data will continue in the spotlight with key employment data, including Nonfarm Payrolls. Canada and New Zealand will also release job market …
Read More »Global investors welcoming debt deal despite looming risks
As politicians work to push the agreement through Congress before the new June 5 deadline, international investors are simulating the market effects of that deal.Investors predicted that a deal between the White House and House Republicans to raise the $31.4 trillion debt ceiling would prevent a disastrous American default, increase …
Read More »Bitcoin stabilizes near $27,000 amid reduced volatility
Traders are now questioning whether a bullish breakout is the next possible outcome for the Bitcoin price. The most famous crypto asset, though trading at $26859.14 at the time of writing, is amid an ongoing conflict between buyers and sellers, which typically precedes periods of extreme price volatility and is …
Read More »US Durable Goods Orders decline in February
The US Census Bureau said on Friday that orders for durable goods in the US fell by 1%, or $2.6 billion, in February to $268.4 billion. This estimate was less than the market consensus for a growth of 0.6% and follows January’s loss of 5% (updated from -4.5%). “Excluding transportation, …
Read More »Retail commodity investors’ fears accelerate about volatility
Though commodities have been the best-performing asset class for two years, according to Bank of America, experts have warned of market volatility as trading volumes of gold, oil, silver and copper have surged Retail investors are attracted to commodity trading after two consecutive years of plentiful returns, despite concerns that …
Read More »Gold unable to consolidate above $1,820
Gold prices are able to print new highs on Friday, but have difficulties holding above the $1,820 level, while silver hits fresh lows. Volatility prevails during the final hours of 2022 across financial markets.Gold prices are hovering around $1,820 about to end 2022 practically flat for an eventful year. On …
Read More »Despite Latest Gains, Could UK Pound’s Volatility Persist?
The British Pound adheres to latest gains, benefiting from the optimistic market sentiment and Thursday’s weaker US Dollar.The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) revealed that Initial Jobless Claims for the week ended on December 24 rose by 225K, in line with expectations. The same report showed that continuing claims …
Read More »Could stocks’ volatility continue into 2023?
Among the key questions lingering over across financial markets is whether volatility could continue into 2023 as the calendar year turns a corner.Markets were closed Monday to observe the Christmas holiday. In this shortened trading week, investors are expecting either relative quiet or further volatile sessions ahead due to low …
Read More »BoJ Preview: Forecasts from nine major banks
The Bank of Japan will announce its monetary policy decision on Friday, October 28 at 03:00 GMT and as we get closer to the release time, nine major banks have released their expactations on the looming decisionJapanese main interest rate will likely be left at -0.1%, despite inflation standing at …
Read More »Is Bitcoin Able To Recover?
Bitcoin is now trading at $19,3315, which is obviously lower than the previous highest highs of $69,000. The most famous cryptocurrency lost -$256.70 on Monday. With inflation increasing in the US, Bitcoin struggles to recover. The macroeconomic climate seems too difficult for Bitcoin and investors have realized that gains will …
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