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Wall Street rises as the United States imposes new sanctions on Russia

Wall Street rises as the United States imposes new sanctions on Russia US stocks finished sharply higher on Thursday, led by a 3% gain in the Nasdaq, in a dramatic market reversal as US President Joe Biden announced harsh new sanctions against Russia after Moscow launched an all-out invasion of Ukraine. The S&P 500 gained […]

The USD/JPY is licking its wounds near a 13-day low due to lower yields and risk aversion

The USD/JPY is licking its wounds near a 13-day low due to lower yields and risk aversion USD/JPY pares intraday losses near the lowest levels since February 03, bouncing off the multi-day low to 114.70 during Tuesday’s mid-Asian session. Despite the yen pair’s recent corrective pullback, the market’s risk-off mood supports the USD/safe-haven JPY’s demand. […]

Following the ECB shock, European firms face higher borrowing costs

Following the ECB shock, European firms face higher borrowing costs After the ECB’s surprise pivot toward tighter monetary policy, European companies hoping to fund M&A and capital expenditures on bond markets this year face a sharp increase in borrowing costs and wary buyers. Bond issues are an important source of funding for businesses, and their […]

Weekly jobless claims in the United States unexpectedly rise

Weekly jobless claims in the United States unexpectedly rise Last week, the number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly increased, but remained at levels associated with tightening labour market conditions. The Labor Department reported on Thursday that initial claims for state unemployment benefits increased by 23,000 to a seasonally adjusted 248,000 for […]

EUR/USD pullback eyes 1.1300 ahead of Fed Minutes, US Retail Sales

EUR/USD pullback eyes 1.1300 ahead of Fed Minutes, US Retail Sales EUR/USD takes offers to revive every day low close 1.1345, down 0.11% intraday, as the pair dealers merge the heaviest day by day hop in a fortnight during Wednesday’s Asian meeting. The significant cash pair merchants appear to regard the market’s mindful confidence while […]

Oil costs hold consistent as Russia-Ukraine pressures cool

Oil costs hold consistent as Russia-Ukraine pressures cool Oil costs steadied on Wednesday subsequent to withdrawing over 3% in the past meeting as financial backers checked the effect of facilitating Russia-Ukraine strain against a rigid harmony between close worldwide supplies and recuperating fuel interest. Brent exchanged at $93.19 a barrel at 0253 GMT, down dime, […]

Japan’s economy recovers on strong spending, Omicron outlook dim

Japan’s economy recovers on strong spending, Omicron outlook dim Japan`s financial system rebounded within side the very last 3 months of 2021 as falling coronavirus instances helped prop up consumption, aleven though growing uncooked fabric charges and a spike in new Omicron variation infections cloud the outlook. Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda additionally highlighted […]

EUR/USD towards 1.1305 as threat of Russian aggression grows heavier

EUR/USD towards 1.1305 as threat of Russian aggression grows heavier   EUR/USD rallies early in the day as risk appetite fades with major Asian indexes printed in red. The EUSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.2 percent, while Japan’s Nikkei index lost 2.5 percent. At 1.1353, the Euro is now steady on […]

Forecasters predict steady job growth as Fed tries to contain inflation

Forecasters predict steady job growth as Fed tries to contain inflation With professional forecasters now seeing the US economy grow more slowly in the first quarter, many believe the Federal Reserve can keep inflation under control while keeping the economy on track. a survey released on Friday. Economists still expect strong GDP growth for the […]

Canadian dollar weakens as oil recovery loses momentum

Canadian dollar weakens as oil recovery loses momentum The Canadian dollar weakened against the US dollar on Tuesday, returning some of yesterday’s strong gains, driven by falling oil prices and country data showing an unexpected trade deficit 78.70 US cents, after trading between 1.2665 and 1.2721. “Some of this weakness is attributed to the decline […]

USD/CAD biggest daily cut in a month drops below 1.2700 amid oil price drop

USD/CAD biggest daily cut in a month drops below 1.2700 amid oil price drop USD/CAD is filling a wound around 1.2675 during Tuesday’s mid-Asia session, following its biggest daily drop in four weeks. Cautious market optimism lowers prices of Canada’s main export, WTI crude, to support the latest rally. However, mixed concerns and a sense […]

Japanese stocks rally on bargain hunt, but US CPI cautiously limits gains

Japanese stocks rally on bargain hunt, but US CPI cautiously limits gains Japanese stocks rose on Tuesday, dragging Nasdaq futures and investors buying back battered stocks, including technology shares, although gains were limited by caution over data. More US inflation is expected at the end of the week. At 02:20 GMT, the Nikkei stock average […]