USD/JPY Nears 156.00 Amid Unchanged BoJ Bond Purchases During the Asian trading session on Friday, the USD/JPY pair climbed to a high of 155.90 as the Japanese Yen faced increased downward pressure. This market movement coincided with the Bank of
Gold Prices Rise Amid US CPI Inflation and Fed Rate Cut Expectations Gold prices (XAU/USD) gained traction on Thursday, driven by a weaker US Dollar (USD). The recent Consumer Price Index (CPI) report revealed that inflation in the US slowed
Japan’s Economy Falters, Impacting BOJ Rate Hike Plans Japan’s economy contracted more sharply than anticipated in the first quarter, exacerbated by the ongoing weakness of the yen, which has put significant pressure on consumers. This presents a fresh challenge for
Asian Shares Rise Following Wall St Records Asian shares advanced on Thursday, buoyed by a rally in U.S. stocks that reached record highs amid hopes that inflation is easing. U.S. consumer prices in April were 3.4% higher than a year
Australian Dollar Strengthens Ahead of US CPI Release The Australian Dollar (AUD) remains steady with a positive sentiment despite the lower-than-expected Wage Price Index (Q1) released on Wednesday by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. This index, which serves as an
Traders Anticipate Post-CPI Surge, Eyeing US 10-Year Yield at 4.3% Traders in US Treasury options are positioning for a bond rally and a sharp drop in yields following the release of crucial inflation data on Wednesday. Over the past week,
USD/CHF Continues to Slide, Approaching 0.9050 Ahead of US Inflation Data Release USD/CHF edges lower for the second consecutive session, trading around 0.9060 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. The decline of the USD/CHF pair can be attributed to the
Gold Price Rises in Anticipation of US PPI Data and Fed Chair Powell’s Speech The gold price (XAU/USD) experienced a modest rebound on Tuesday, even as the US Dollar (USD) remained stable, signaling a potential restraint in the metal’s upward
US Foreign Exchange Deposits Increase for Fourth Consecutive Month, Reaching $549 Million Retail forex deposits in the United States have seen a continuous rise for the fourth month, according to March 2024 data from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
Chinese Stocks Rally, but Global Funds Remain Skeptical Chinese stocks have potentially reached their lowest point, yet there remains a significant hesitation among money managers to reengage fully with the market. The MSCI China Index has seen a 27% rise
New Zealand Food Prices Increase After Three Months of Stability In April, New Zealand saw a 0.6% rise in food prices compared to the previous month, as reported by Stats NZ. This increase marked a shift after a period of
China Schedules Meeting to Discuss $138 Billion Ultra-Long Debt Offering China is set to launch the initial phase of its ambitious 1 trillion yuan ($138 billion) ultra-long special sovereign bond issuance this Friday, aiming to bolster the world’s second-largest economy.