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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 […]

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. […]

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 […]