Australian Dollar Falls as US Dollar Strengthens, Attention on Fed Chair Powell’s Speech
Australian Dollar Falls as US Dollar Strengthens, Attention on Fed Chair Powell’s Speech The Australian Dollar (AUD) faced a downturn for the second day in a row on Friday, influenced by the strengthening US Dollar (USD). This change in the currency market came in the wake of mixed signals from the US economic data. The […]
China Criticizes U.S. Subsidies and Tax Breaks for Local Chip Industry as Discriminatory
China Criticizes U.S. Subsidies and Tax Breaks for Local Chip Industry as Discriminatory China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOC) has recently expressed concerns over the United States’ approach to its domestic chip industry. The U.S. government has been actively supporting its chip sector with substantial subsidies and tax incentives, a move that, according to the MOC, […]
EUR/USD Stays Near 1.0860 as Market Awaits Fed Chair Powell’s Speech
EUR/USD Stays Near 1.0860 as Market Awaits Fed Chair Powell’s Speech During the early hours of Asian trading on Friday, the EUR/USD currency pair experienced a slight pullback, settling in the vicinity of 1.0860. This modest decline in the Euro against the US Dollar can be attributed to a strengthening US Dollar and an uptick […]
Central Bank Extravaganza Persists as SNB and BOE Take Center Stage Later Today
Central Bank Extravaganza Persists as SNB and BOE Take Center Stage Later Today Yesterday, after the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, it became clear that the Federal Reserve (Fed) might lower interest rates in June. The Fed’s projections, called dot plots, showed they might reduce rates by 75 basis points this year. Fed Chairman […]
Impending Adjustments in US Stocks May Pose Challenges for Global Funds
Impending Adjustments in US Stocks May Pose Challenges for Global Funds The upcoming shift to a shorter settlement cycle for U.S. securities is presenting significant challenges for international fund managers. This change, set to be implemented on May 28, is a move to a T+1 settlement cycle, where transactions are settled one business day after […]
China’s Bond Market Flourishes Amid Global ‘Asset Famine’ for Investors
China’s Bond Market Flourishes Amid Global ‘Asset Famine’ for Investors In an unprecedented trend, Chinese sovereign debt is experiencing a record-breaking surge, indicating a mix of low confidence in the country’s financial system and an excess of liquidity in the form of cash and bank deposits. The longer end of China’s bond market has seen […]
UK Housing Market Gains Momentum in February, RICS Survey Reveals
UK Housing Market Gains Momentum in February, RICS Survey Reveals In February, the UK housing market experienced an uptick, as indicated by a recent industry survey. This development comes amidst speculations regarding the trajectory of the Bank of England’s interest rates, which could potentially influence future demand. The survey conducted by the Royal Institution of […]
XRP Poised for Weekly Drop as Investors Pocket $370 Million in Profits
XRP Poised for Weekly Drop as Investors Pocket $370 Million in Profits The price of XRP, a popular altcoin, experienced a downturn, reaching $0.62 on Friday. Despite this drop, it managed to stay above the crucial $0.60 mark, a psychologically significant level for traders and investors. This recent price movement has been primarily attributed to […]
WTI Stabilizes Near $78.50 Following Recent Upsurge Due to Changes in US Crude Oil Inventories
WTI Stabilizes Near $78.50 Following Recent Upsurge Due to Changes in US Crude Oil Inventories During the Asian trading hours on Thursday, the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil price experienced a slight decline, hovering around $78.50 per barrel. This movement follows a notable surge on Wednesday, primarily fueled by developments in the US crude […]
BNB Price Surges 10% Amid Binance’s Global Regulatory Challenges
BNB Price Surges 10% Amid Binance’s Global Regulatory Challenges Binance Exchange, the world’s largest cryptocurrency trading platform by volume, is currently embroiled in a series of regulatory controversies across various jurisdictions. In Nigeria, the authorities have summoned CEO Richard Teng over allegations of money laundering and terrorism financing, as reported by the local newspaper, Punch. […]
Stocks Rally as Powell Maintains Course on Interest Rate Reductions
Stocks Rally as Powell Maintains Course on Interest Rate Reductions On Wednesday, U.S. stock markets experienced a significant resurgence, particularly in the technology sector, which made a robust recovery from the previous day’s considerable downturn. This upward trend was largely influenced by investor reactions to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s latest comments, suggesting that interest […]
GBP/USD Remains Below 1.2700 Before Fed Chair Powell’s Testimony
GBP/USD Remains Below 1.2700 Before Fed Chair Powell’s Testimony In the early Asian trading session on Wednesday, the GBP/USD currency pair was observed holding below the significant 1.2700 mark, indicating a slight downtick influenced by a resurgence in the US Dollar (USD). This currency movement sets the stage for a day filled with key economic […]
Japan’s Officials Dismiss Claims of Government Ending Deflation Policy
Japan’s Officials Dismiss Claims of Government Ending Deflation Policy In recent developments, Japan’s senior government officials have unequivocally dismissed a media report claiming that Tokyo is contemplating announcing an end to the prolonged state of deflation that has characterized its economy. This denial underscores the government’s priority to steer the economy clear of reverting to […]
China’s Economy Exhibits Robust Stability
China’s Economy Exhibits Robust Stability The Chinese economy is currently displaying significant potential and promising prospects, according to Liu Jieyi, spokesperson for the second session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. In a recent news conference held on Sunday, Liu expressed a positive outlook on the future of China’s […]
EUR/USD Gains Momentum in the Mid-1.0800 Range Due to a Weakening US Dollar
EUR/USD Gains Momentum in the Mid-1.0800 Range Due to a Weakening US Dollar As the new week commences, the EUR/USD currency pair exhibits a positive trajectory in the early trading hours of Monday in Asia. This uptrend in one of the major currency pairs is primarily underpinned by a diminishing strength of the US Dollar […]
Japanese Yen Weakens Against USD as BoJ-Fed Policies Diverge
Japanese Yen Weakens Against USD as BoJ-Fed Policies Diverge During the Asian trading session on Friday, the Japanese Yen (JPY) faced increased selling pressure, moving away from its two-week high achieved following hawkish comments by Bank of Japan (BoJ) board member Hajime Takata. These comments had momentarily fueled expectations of a more aggressive monetary stance […]
China’s Economy Yet to Fully Accelerate
China’s Economy Yet to Fully Accelerate China’s manufacturing sector has extended its contraction for the fifth month in a row, reflecting persistent sluggishness in the world’s second-largest economy. This trend emerges as China prepares for its annual growth target announcement at the upcoming parliamentary meeting, which typically aligns with President Xi’s perspectives. The country’s official […]
GBP/USD Modestly Recovers Near 1.2630, Limited Upside Potential
GBP/USD Modestly Recovers Near 1.2630, Limited Upside Potential During the Asian trading session on Friday, the GBP/USD currency pair witnessed a revival of buying interest, breaking a two-day losing streak that had led it to a one-week low in the region of 1.2615-1.2610 just a day earlier. The pair’s spot prices are currently hovering around […]