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Markets are ‘functioning smoothly,’ with no signs of default despite severe volatility, according to CFTC Chair

Markets are ‘functioning smoothly,’ with no signs of default despite severe volatility, according to CFTC Chair Markets are “functioning well” despite unprecedented volatility caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to the chair of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission on Wednesday. While the financial sector is “definitely” stressed, there are no red lights indicating […]

XAU/USD is approaching $1,935 as a result of China’s commodity woes and Ukraine concerns

XAU/USD is approaching $1,935 as a result of China’s commodity woes and Ukraine concerns Gold (XAU/USD) re-establishes an intraday low around $1,942, down 0.45 percent on the day, as COVID-19 concerns about China add to the yellow metal’s recent weakness during Tuesday’s Asian session. Bears are also aided by mixed concerns about the Russia-Ukraine crisis, […]

Consumer prices in Japan rose in January, but at a slower rate

Consumer prices in Japan rose in January, but at a slower rate Japan’s core consumer prices rose for the fifth month in a row in January, but at a slower rate than the previous month, raising the prospect that the country’s central bank will lag behind other economies in raising interest rates. Consumer inflation is […]

The Most Volatile Currency Pairs and How to Trade Them

The Most Volatile Currency Pairs and How to Trade Them FX markets are susceptible to a range of factors which affect their volatility, and many traders look to tailor their strategies to capitalize on the most volatile currency pairs. Currency volatility, often measured by calculating the standard deviation or variance of currency price movements, gives […]

XAU/USD is expected to fall below $1,900 as it loses its safe-haven appeal

XAU/USD is expected to fall below $1,900 as it loses its safe-haven appeal Gold prices are aiming for support below $1,900 as the market’s risk-off impulse returns. The precious metal has been trading in a range of $1,890.92-1,911.00 as investors await a new catalyst from the Russia-Ukraine conflict. However, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine appears to […]

The withdrawal of Western companies from Russia is expected to accelerate

The withdrawal of Western companies from Russia is expected to accelerate More Western corporations and investors are expected to leave Russia on Tuesday, following in the footsteps of energy firms BP and Shell, which abandoned multibillion-dollar positions following the invasion of Ukraine. Leading banks, airlines, automakers, and other companies have reduced shipments, terminated partnerships, and […]

As Ukraine risks rise, crude prices rise and the rouble falls to a record low

As Ukraine risks rise, crude prices rise and the rouble falls to a record low On Monday, crude oil rose while the rouble fell nearly 30% to a new record low after Western nations imposed new sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, including the exclusion of some banks from the SWIFT international payments […]

XAU/USD remains firm around $1,910 as traders speculate on Russia’s next move

XAU/USD remains firm around $1,910 as traders speculate on Russia’s next move During a sluggish Asian session on Friday, gold (XAU/USD) maintains its late Thursday rebound from $1,878 around $1,910. The previous day’s market panic over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine propelled gold prices due to its traditional safe-haven status during early Thursday. However, by the […]

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 S&P 500 has confirmed a correction as stocks fall due to war fears

The S&P 500 has confirmed a correction as stocks fall due to war fears The S&P 500’s 1% drop on Tuesday confirmed that the world’s most watched stock index was in a correction for the first time since the 2020 Wall Street crash caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.US investors sold stocks amid rising fears of […]

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 […]