ECB Reveals Anti-Fragmentation Measures – Setups for EUR/GBP, EUR/JPY, EUR/USD
ECB Reveals Anti-Fragmentation Measures – Setups for EUR/GBP, EUR/JPY, EUR/USD AUD: AIG Manufacturing Index, it measures level of a diffusion index based on surveyed manufacturers. NZD: Building Consents m/m, it measures change in the number of new building approvals issued. JPY: Tokyo Core CPI y/y, it measures change in the price of goods and services […]
Worst Quarter for Metals Cap since 2008 due to Global Recession
Worst Quarter for Metals Cap since 2008 due to Global Recession Base metals experienced their greatest quarterly decline since the global financial crisis of 2008 as worries about a worldwide recession increased and China’s economy very slowly recovered. Although the decrease has been accentuated by price spikes that month as a result of Russia’s invasion […]
In the first half, US stocks fell by the most since more than 50 years
In the first half, US stocks fell by the most since more than 50 years The first half of the year for US stocks was the worst in more than 50 years as a result of a collapse that was started by the Federal Reserve’s attempt to stop persistent inflation and accelerated by growing fears […]
EUR/USD, EUR/GBP, CHF/JPY Remain Vulnerable as Retail Traders Hold Long
EUR/USD, EUR/GBP, CHF/JPY Remain Vulnerable as Retail Traders Hold Long JPY: Prelim Industrial Production m/m, it measures change in the total inflation-adjusted value of output produced by manufacturers, mines, and utilities. NZD: ANZ Business Confidence, it measures level of a diffusion index based on surveyed manufacturers, builders, retailers, agricultural firms, and service providers. AUD: Private […]
Oil declines 2% as fuel supplies and output rise in U.S.A
Oil declines 2% as fuel supplies and output rise in U.S.A On Wednesday, oil prices fell by around 2% as concerns about a shortage of crude oil were somewhat offset by an increase in gasoline and distillate stocks in the United States and concerns about weaker global economic growth. Brent futures for August delivery decreased […]
U.S. stocks fail to change much as the quarter end approaches
U.S. stocks failed to change much as the quarter end approaches As investors analyzed remarks made by central bankers at a panel in Europe and anticipated more quarterly profit reports, U.S. stocks ended the day with no movement. On Wednesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 82.32 points, or 0.3%, to 31029.31. The NASDAQ Composite […]
Decline from June High Mirrors Price Action from May
GBP: BRC Shop Price Index y/y, it measures change in the price of goods purchased at BRC-member retail stores. JPY: Retail Sales y/y, it measures change in the total value of sales at the retail level. AUD: Retail Sales m/m, it measures change in the total value of sales at the retail level. JPY: Consumer […]
Over the past 24 hours, crude oil prices increased while gold prices decreased
Over the past 24 hours, crude oil prices increased while gold prices decreased Over the past 24 hours, gold prices have been trending marginally lower as crude oil prices managed to end the day positively. An increase in the US dollar, which resulted from risk aversion as the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 fell more than 3 […]
Stocks drop following poor consumer confidence reading
Stocks drop following poor consumer confidence reading As investors analyzed new economic data in search of hints regarding the rate of monetary policy tightening, U.S. stocks declined on Tuesday, giving up early gains and sliding for a second straight day. To reach 30946.99, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 491.27 points, or 1.6 percent. Earlier […]
Japanese Yen Update – USD/JPY/GBP/EUR Struggles Despite Record BoJ Bond Buying
Japanese Yen Update – USD/JPY/GBP/EUR Struggles Despite Record BoJ Bond Buying JPY: BOJ Core CPI y/y, it measures change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers, excluding food and energy. EUR: German GfK Consumer Climate, it measures level of a composite index based on surveyed consumers. EUR: ECB President Lagarde Speaks, As […]
UAE claims it has no spare capacity, oil prices jump by 1%
UAE claims it has no spare capacity, oil prices jump by 1% The energy minister of the United Arab Emirates stated that the country is producing near capacity, defying expectations that this could assist boost supply in a tight market. As a result, oil prices increased by nearly 1% in early Asian trade on Tuesday. […]
Stock Market declines following massive rally last week
Stock Market declines following massive rally last week U.S. stocks declined on Monday, erasing some of the gains made during a surge last week as expectations for the direction of interest-rate rises by the Federal Reserve softened. Early gains were erased by the S&P 500, which dropped 11.63 points, or 0.3 percent, to close at […]
Gold prices increase as ban on new Russian imports
Gold prices increase as ban on new Russian imports Gold prices rose on Monday as speculation grew that some Western countries could formally forbid the import of the metal from Russia in response to that country’s invasion of Ukraine. By 0231 GMT, spot gold increased 0.5 percent to $1,835.58 per ounce. At $1,836.30, U.S. gold […]
After stock rebound week, stock futures are marginally higher
After stock rebound week, stock futures are marginally higher Following a significant recovery last week from this year’s sharp declines, U.S. stock futures increased marginally on Monday morning. Wall Street is getting ready to close out the worst first half for equities in decades despite the rebound. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased […]
USD/JPY eyes downside below 135.00 as DXY weakens, US Durable Goods Orders eyed
USD/JPY eyes downside below 135.00 as DXY weakens, US Durable Goods Orders eyed JPY: BOJ Summary of Opinions, It’s the primary tool the BOJ uses to communicate their economic and monetary projections to investors. USD: Core Durable Goods Orders m/m, It’s a leading indicator of production – rising purchase orders signal that manufacturers will increase […]
As the commodity markets drop, gold and silver decline
As the commodity markets drop, gold and silver decline As the metals markets are participants in a general erosion of the commodity markets driven by crude oil, gold and silver prices are slightly lower in lunchtime U.S. trade on Thursday. Fears of a U.S. and worldwide economic crisis as well as predictions of decreased demand […]
Fears about economy is growing as Wall Street’s hiring frenzy eases
Fears about economy is growing as Wall Street’s hiring frenzy eases After a hiring frenzy last year, Wall Street is slowing down due to the growing uncertainty around the U.S. economic future and the ensuing decline in the financial markets. In 2021 and early this year, Wall Street firms, including banks like Citigroup Inc, JPMorgan […]
Stocks decline as Wall Street’s effort at a rally fails
Stocks decline as Wall Street’s effort at a rally fails As markets struggled to maintain a recovery from earlier in the day, stocks modestly declined on Wednesday in turbulent trading. Traders also considered remarks made by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who reaffirmed the position of the central bank in battling inflation. In the last […]