Bitcoin prices edged higher on Thursday, benefiting from a broader rally in risk-driven markets as traders increasingly bet on a September interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. However, gains were limited by concerns over potential new token distributions from the defunct crypto exchange Mt Gox, which kept the cryptocurrency …
Read More »Bitcoin climbs as analyst expect swinging performance until yearend
Bitcoin climbed on Tuesday to nearly $61,000, mirroring gains in other risky assets. On Wednesday it surged further to the daily high of $61,782, and eventually stabilized around $61,100, up by around 3.4%. This rise is likely due to growing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September.However, Bitcoin …
Read More »U.S. Dollar Slips to Near Seven-Month Lows Amid Rate Cut Speculation
The U.S. dollar continued its downward trend on Tuesday, edging closer to seven-month lows as growing expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September weighed on the currency. As of 04:00 ET (09:00 GMT), the Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, …
Read More »Is Bitcoin Encountering Consolidation or Collapse?
Bitcoin’s recent price behavior has ignited a fervent debate among investors and analysts. After a brief flirtation with the $60,000 level, the world’s largest cryptocurrency has retreated, leaving market participants grappling with uncertainty. Is this a temporary consolidation phase, or a harbinger of a more protracted downturn?The Macroeconomic UndercurrentTo fully …
Read More »Oil at the threshold of green territory ahead of Fed’s Jackson Hole
For this Monday’s trading session, the oil price is on the verge of turning a negative performance into a positive one. Early Thursday, prices fell as traders turned their attention to concerns about Chinese demand and the negotiations for a cease-fire in Gaza. Hedge funds that are long the Japanese …
Read More »Dollar Declines Broadly Ahead of Key Fed Meeting Minutes and Powell’s Speech
The U.S. dollar experienced a broad decline on Monday, with a particularly sharp drop against the Japanese yen, as investors anticipated a dovish tone in the Federal Reserve’s upcoming July policy meeting minutes and Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium. The greenback fell over 1% to 146.01 …
Read More »USD/JPY retreats after Consumer Sentiment data
On Friday, the USD/JPY fluctuated once again below 149.00 as risk appetite stabilized. To close the trading week, there is selling pressure on the US dollar everywhere. Next week will bring Jackson Hole and national inflation data from Japan.Friday saw a slight decline in USD/JPY, with a morning drop below …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, August 14
The US dollar weakened again today as continued signs of cooling inflation diminished expectations for further interest rate hikes. The Dollar Index fell to its lowest level in several days as July’s CPI data reinforced the trend of declining inflation.Key economic indicators will be released today in the US, including …
Read More »The US dollar continued its losing streak on Tuesday, marking the third consecutive day of declines. This weakening of the greenback is a direct reflection of the broader risk-on sentiment that has gripped financial markets. As investors digested recent economic data and eagerly awaited the crucial US inflation report, the …
Read More »Yen rises sharply after BOJ decision
The yen experienced volatility on Wednesday following the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) announcement to raise interest rates and outline a comprehensive bond tapering plan. Initially, the yen surged 0.8% to a three-month high of 151.58 per dollar immediately after the BOJ’s decision, only to reverse those gains minutes later as …
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