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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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

USD/CAD Traders Looking for Oil Price for Direction

USD/CAD Traders Looking for Oil Price for Direction USD/CAD steadies in Asia as traders remain jittery over the possibility of increased tensions around the prospect of Russia invading Ukraine. The price of oil, which CAD trades as a proxy, has increased in proportion to the Russian risk premium. As a result, the Loonie is a […]

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 […]

GBP/USD steady in Asia ahead of key US CPI data

GBP/USD steady in Asia ahead of key US CPI data GBP/USD is steady on the day and patiently waits between 1.3526 and 1.3538 ahead of today’s key event in the US Consumer Price Index. The British Pound initially benefited from a weak Dollar at the start of the week and calmed central bank sentiment at […]

XAU/USD bulls advance but may run on empty product

XAU/USD bulls advance but may run on empty product Gold (XAU/USD) took advantage of the greenback’s bid as Asian stocks rallied on Wednesday on the back of a strong equity performance on Wall Street. US Treasury yields are holding highs near multi-year highs ahead of this week’s closely watched US inflation data. The DXY, an […]

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 […]