Australian Dollar Strengthens Amid Improved Risk Sentiment and Hawkish RBA Stance
Australian Dollar Strengthens Amid Improved Risk Sentiment and Hawkish RBA Stance The Australian Dollar (AUD) extended its winning streak against the US Dollar (USD) for the third consecutive day on Monday, driven by improved risk sentiment and a hawkish outlook from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). Investors are now eagerly awaiting the RBA Meeting […]
USD/CHF Dips Below 0.8750 Amid Risk-On Sentiment and Weaker US Dollar
USD/CHF Dips Below 0.8750 Amid Risk-On Sentiment and Weaker US Dollar The USD/CHF pair is trading lower, hovering around 0.8715 during the early European session on Friday. This decline is attributed to a softer US Dollar (USD). Meanwhile, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the USD against a basket of major […]
EUR/USD Steadies Above 1.1000 Ahead of US Retail Sales Data
EUR/USD Steadies Above 1.1000 Ahead of US Retail Sales Data The EUR/USD pair is holding steady near 1.1010, consolidating its gains after pulling back from a recent seven-month high during the Asian session on Thursday. The Euro (EUR) strengthened against the US Dollar (USD) after the Eurozone’s second-quarter (Q2) Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth met […]
USD/CAD Struggles to Gain Momentum Near 1.3750 Amid Rising Crude Oil Prices; Focus Shifts to US PPI Data
USD/CAD Struggles to Gain Momentum Near 1.3750 Amid Rising Crude Oil Prices; Focus Shifts to US PPI Data The USD/CAD pair is trading slightly stronger near 1.3740 during the Asian session on Tuesday, with traders largely adopting a cautious stance ahead of key US economic data releases. The US Producer Price Index (PPI) is the […]
EUR/USD Appreciates Above 1.0900, Upside Limited by Middle East Tensions
EUR/USD Appreciates Above 1.0900, Upside Limited by Middle East Tensions The EUR/USD pair has broken its four-day losing streak, trading around 1.0920 during the Asian session on Monday. Traders are anticipating the preliminary Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data for the Eurozone’s second quarter, set for release on Wednesday. However, the Euro, being sensitive to risk, […]
EUR/USD Holds Steady Above 1.0900 After Breaking Losing Streak
EUR/USD Holds Steady Above 1.0900 After Breaking Losing Streak The EUR/USD pair managed to halt its three-day losing streak, trading around 1.0920 during the Asian session on Friday. The pair’s upward movement can be attributed to a weaker US Dollar (USD), driven by rising expectations of a dovish policy outlook from the US Federal Reserve […]
EUR/USD Strengthens Above 1.0900 Amid Softer US Dollar, Geopolitical Risks in Focus
EUR/USD Strengthens Above 1.0900 Amid Softer US Dollar, Geopolitical Risks in Focus The EUR/USD pair rebounds to around 1.0935 during Thursday’s Asian trading session, breaking a two-day losing streak. A weaker US Dollar (USD) supports the pair, although rising geopolitical risks may limit further gains. Market sentiment remains cautious, with attention on the upcoming US […]
Fed Officials Advocate Patience, Hint at Rate Cut Timing
Fed Officials Advocate Patience, Hint at Rate Cut Timing On Tuesday, several Federal Reserve officials emphasized the need for more concrete evidence of cooling inflation before considering lowering interest rates. They also provided some insights into when such a move might be expected. Fed Governor Adriana Kugler indicated that a rate cut could be appropriate […]
Australian Jobless Rate Rises to 3.8% as Employment Falls
Australian Jobless Rate Rises to 3.8% as Employment Falls In a surprising turn of events, Australian employment decreased in March, leading to a slight increase in the unemployment rate amidst ongoing restrictive monetary policy measures. The Australian economy lost 6,600 jobs, contrary to expectations of a 10,000 job increase, particularly after February’s significant growth of […]
March Inflation Exceeds RBNZ Forecasts, Rent Prices Hit Record High Since 1999
March Inflation Exceeds RBNZ Forecasts, Rent Prices Hit Record High Since 1999 New Zealand’s annual inflation rate decreased to 4% in March from 4.7% in December, even as costs for rents, house construction, and council rates continued to rise, according to Statistics NZ. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) saw a marginal increase of 0.6% in […]
China Sees Unexpected Industrial-Led Growth Surge
China Sees Unexpected Industrial-Led Growth Surge China reported higher-than-expected economic growth in the first quarter, with a 5.3% increase in GDP, surpassing previous quarters and expectations. However, this growth was mostly seen in the initial months, as evidenced by a slump in retail sales and a slowdown in industrial output in March, signaling potential difficulties […]
Japan’s Machinery Orders Surge, Potentially Easing Domestic Demand Worries
Japan’s Machinery Orders Surge, Potentially Easing Domestic Demand Worries In February, Japan’s crucial measure of capital investment, core machinery orders, saw its largest increase in a year, indicating a robust recovery from a decline the previous month. This uplift could help alleviate concerns about sluggish domestic demand amid fears over a weakening yen and rising […]
Solana’s MarginFi Faces Major Withdrawals Following CEO’s Resignation
Solana’s MarginFi Faces Major Withdrawals Following CEO’s Resignation In a dramatic series of events, MarginFi, a Solana-based borrowing and lending platform, has experienced substantial withdrawals amounting to over $260 million within just two days. This mass exodus was triggered by a public accusation from the staking protocol SolBlaze (BLZE) and compounded by the sudden resignation […]
European Stock Futures Rise, Gold Reaches New High
European Stock Futures Rise, Gold Reaches New High European stock futures advanced on Friday, contrasting with declines in Asian markets, as global investors responded to a diverse set of influences ranging from U.S. inflation data to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Concurrently, gold prices soared to a new high, touching nearly $2,400 an ounce, […]
Chinese Investments in Australia Fall to AUD 1.34 Billion, Down 36% – Study
Chinese Investments in Australia Fall to AUD 1.34 Billion, Down 36% – Study In 2023, Chinese investment in Australia witnessed a significant decrease, plunging 36% to AU$1.34 billion from AU$2.1 billion in the previous year. This downturn is highlighted in the recent “Demystifying Chinese Investment in Australia (April 2024)” report by KPMG Australia and The […]
Xi’s Ambiguous Remarks Suggest PBOC Moving Toward Fed’s Model
Xi’s Ambiguous Remarks Suggest PBOC Moving Toward Fed’s Model In a recently publicized speech, Chinese President Xi Jinping hinted at a potential shift in the nation’s monetary policy, suggesting the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) might start trading government bonds to manage market liquidity. This move aligns with strategies used by major central banks like […]
G20 Trade Policies Tighten as Trade Growth Slows
G20 Trade Policies Tighten as Trade Growth Slows The World Trade Organization (WTO) has flagged a shift toward more restrictive trade practices among G20 nations, with their 30th monitoring report highlighting an increase in trade barriers from mid-May to mid-October 2023. Despite these measures, the value of trade facilitated by G20 still outstrips that affected […]
Asian markets cautious ahead of US CPI; China’s SSE Composite dips amid lower inflation
Asian markets cautious ahead of US CPI; China’s SSE Composite dips amid lower inflation Asian stock markets are presenting a diverse performance as investors exhibit caution in anticipation of the upcoming US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. This significant economic indicator is poised to reveal vital insights into inflationary trends in the United States, with […]