EUR/JPY Rebounds from Intraday Low, Remains Steady Around 153.00 Level
EUR/JPY Rebounds from Intraday Low, Remains Steady Around 153.00 Level The EUR/JPY cross experienced a rollercoaster ride in the financial markets, starting with a brief bullish spike that pushed it towards the 155.00 region. However, this upward momentum was short-lived as the pair swiftly plummeted to its lowest level since mid-June. The culprit behind this […]
ECB Plans Another Rate Hike while Maintaining Flexibility for September
ECB Plans Another Rate Hike while Maintaining Flexibility for September The European Central Bank (ECB) is set to raise interest rates for the ninth consecutive time on Thursday, amid the ongoing battle against surging inflation and mounting evidence of an economic slowdown. With inflation still remaining stubbornly high and projected to take until 2025 to […]
U.S. Stocks Rise as Market Awaits Fed Decision
U.S. Stocks Rise as Market Awaits Fed Decision On Tuesday, the U.S. stock market experienced a positive swing, with investors closely watching earnings reports and eagerly anticipating the outcome of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, one of the key indices in the stock market, ended the day with […]
Nearly 76% of Business Leaders View Japan’s Economy as ‘Growing’
Nearly 76% of Business Leaders View Japan’s Economy as ‘Growing’ A recent survey conducted by Asahi Shimbun has shown a positive shift in business sentiment among Japan’s corporate leaders. Of the 100 major companies surveyed nationwide, 76% perceive the domestic economy as either “expanding” or “gradually expanding.” This marks a significant increase from the previous […]
AUD/USD Holds Firm to Robust Intraday Advances, Nears Daily Peak at Approximately 0.6770-75 Range
AUD/USD Holds Firm to Robust Intraday Advances, Nears Daily Peak at Approximately 0.6770-75 Range The Australian Dollar (AUD) against the US Dollar (USD) pair, also known as AUD/USD, has been exhibiting strong intraday gains during the early European trading session on Tuesday. For the second consecutive day, it continues to experience fresh buying interest around […]
Dollar Bearish Bets Reach Unprecedented High as Asset Managers Anticipate Slower US Inflation and Potential Fed Policy Shift
Dollar Bearish Bets Reach Unprecedented High as Asset Managers Anticipate Slower US Inflation and Potential Fed Policy Shift In a bold display of confidence, asset managers have aggressively increased their bearish bets on the dollar, reaching a historic peak. This surge in pessimistic sentiment comes amid growing speculation that the Federal Reserve’s prolonged tightening of […]
Sterling Rises with Upbeat Retail Sales
Sterling Rises with Upbeat Retail Sales The Pound Sterling (GBP) is gaining strength following the release of upbeat United Kingdom Retail Sales data. Consumer spending growth in June exceeded expectations, with Monthly Retail Sales expanding by 0.7% compared to the anticipated 0.2%. Additionally, annual consumer spending data contracted by 1.0%, surpassing the consensus of -1.5%. […]
The GBP/USD pair continues to experience pressure, hovering near the 1.2920 level
The GBP/USD pair continues to experience pressure, hovering near the 1.2920 level The GBP/USD pair is enduring continuous strain, staying close to the critical 1.2920 level as the European session commences. This stress is fueled by the weaker-than-expected inflation data from the UK for June. The monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) saw a mere increase […]
RBNZ Maintains Wait-and-See Approach Despite CPI Indications
RBNZ Maintains Wait-and-See Approach Despite CPI Indications The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) continues to adopt a cautious approach, refraining from making immediate changes to its monetary policy despite the latest inflation data. This wait-and-see stance comes even as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) shows signs of an inflationary trend. In parallel news from […]
GBP/JPY drops 100 pips below 181.00 due to poor UK inflation, yields
GBP/JPY drops 100 pips below 181.00 due to poor UK inflation, yields The GBP/JPY currency pair saw a considerable drop of 100 pips to below 181.00, driven primarily by disappointing UK inflation data and weaker Treasury bond yields. The pair dipped further to around 180.80 in the early hours of Wednesday morning in London, reflecting […]
Australian Treasurer Predicts Jobless Surge, Easing Inflation
Australian Treasurer Predicts Jobless Surge, Easing Inflation In a recent conversation, the Australian Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, expressed his forecast of a looming economic deceleration and a spike in unemployment as inflation begins to ease. He made these comments during his stint on ABC’s “Insiders” program, where he referenced predictions from both the Reserve Bank and […]
Mild Inflation and Robust Profits Drive Stock Market Surge
Mild Inflation and Robust Profits Drive Stock Market Surge US inflation news has been favorable this week, with data revealing a slowdown in both headline inflation at 3% and core inflation at 4.8%, both below expectations. Producer price inflation also came in lower than anticipated. These positive figures may be the last before they potentially […]
Inflation at Wholesale Level in Japan Decelerates for the Sixth Consecutive Month
Inflation at Wholesale Level in Japan Decelerates for the Sixth Consecutive Month Japan’s wholesale inflation has been witnessing a steady slowdown for the sixth consecutive month as of June, largely attributed to the declining prices of fuel and commodities. The data, released on Wednesday, indicates an easing of the cost-push pressure that has previously escalated […]
US Dollar Dips Under Key Support Level
US Dollar Dips Under Key Support Level The financial week started on a cautiously optimistic note, with European and US stocks registering slight increases. However, investor sentiment was somewhat dampened by the announcement of stricter capital requirements for US banks. This news impacted the performance of several mega-cap companies, with tech giants such as Tesla […]
US Dollar Index: DXY surpasses 103.00 amid Fed forecasts and China Concerns pre-US data
US Dollar Index: DXY surpasses 103.00 amid Fed forecasts and China Concerns pre-US data The US Dollar Index (DXY) oscillates near a weekly high of around 103.40, as market participants anticipate key US data and risk factors that could sustain the bullish trend of the DXY during Thursday’s early Asian session. The index maintains its […]
GBP/USD Holds Above Mid-1.2700s, Lacks Intraday Trend Before BoE Decision
GBP/USD Holds Above Mid-1.2700s, Lacks Intraday Trend Before BoE Decision During Thursday’s Asian session, the GBP/USD pair is confined to a tight range above the mid-1.2700s as traders anticipate the Bank of England (BoE) policy decision. The pair’s movement remains relatively stagnant on the day, with market participants holding off on further trades until the […]
RBA Minutes Less Hawkish Than Expected, For Now
RBA Minutes Less Hawkish Than Expected, For Now The Board sees increased inflation risks while recognizing prospect of weakening economy. And rising unemployment rate. The Minutes from the Reserve Bank Board’s meeting in June provide a more balanced approach to the outlook for rates than we saw in the Governor’s statement following the decision to […]
Dollar in demand as modest China rate cut hits sentiment
Dollar in demand as modest China rate cut hits sentiment The U.S. dollar gained in early European trade Tuesday, with this safe haven in demand as a rate cut by China’s central bank failed to assuage investor concerns over slowing economic growth. At 01:55 ET (05:55 GMT), the Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against […]