The USD/CNH remains under pressure at $6.3600 as China news joins the continuing of Ukraine-Russia discussions
The USD/CNH remains under pressure at $6.3600 as China news joins the continuing of Ukraine-Russia discussions USD/CNH is down for the third day in a row after reversing from a five-month high and the 200-day moving average. Nonetheless, the price shows minor losses around the 6.3600 mark during Thursday’s Asian session. The offshore Chinese yuan […]
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 […]
For the third month in a row, foreign inflows into US Treasury securities were recorded in January
For the third month in a row, foreign inflows into US Treasury securities were recorded in January Net foreign inflows into Treasuries increased for the third month in a row in January, totaling $74.36 billion, according to data released by the US Treasury Department on Tuesday. According to Treasury International Capital (TIC) data, private […]
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 […]
EUR/JPY Price Prediction: Bulls need to break through the 200-EMA to move higher; 130.30 is the target
EUR/JPY Price Prediction: Bulls need to break through the 200-EMA to move higher; 130.30 is the target Despite the bearish opening gap on Monday, the EUR/JPY has been following the primary component of Dow Theory by remaining above Friday’s low of 128.73. The cross continues to form the higher high and higher low structure, but […]
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 […]
Price Analysis of the AUD/JPY: Will History Repeat Itself? If this is the case, expect much lower levels in the future
Price Analysis of the AUD/JPY: Will History Repeat Itself? If this is the case, expect much lower levels in the future Bears in the AUD/JPY have been breaking new ground below 83, paving the way for further declines in the coming days. The pair is the forex space’s risk barometer, and as the Ukraine crisis […]
Offshore wind auction bids in the United States have surpassed $1.5 billion, with more to come
Offshore wind auction bids in the United States have surpassed $1.5 billion, with more to come The largest-ever sale of offshore wind development rights in the United States drew a record $1.5 billion in bids on Wednesday, supporting President Joe Biden’s plan to create a new domestic industry. The auction, which will continue on Thursday, […]
EUR/GBP is hovering around 0.8330 ahead of the Bank of England’s monetary policy report hearings
EUR/GBP is hovering around 0.8330 ahead of the Bank of England’s monetary policy report hearings In the Asian session, the EUR/GBP is trading in a narrow range of 0.8330-0.8345, as investors await the Bank of England’s (BOE) monetary policy report hearings on Wednesday. The cross has remained volatile in recent trading sessions due to the […]
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 […]