S&P 500 Futures show cautiousness amid fluctuating yields
S&P 500 Futures show cautiousness amid fluctuating yields The market remains cautious on Wednesday as investors await the US ISM Services PMI. Concerns about China’s economy, fears of hawkish moves by the Federal Reserve, and Eurozone recession worries are likely contributing to the subdued risk appetite. S&P 500 Futures are slightly down following yesterday’s negative […]
Chinese Property Stocks Fail to Ease Growth Concerns, Bears Control Asian Stock Market
Chinese Property Stocks Fail to Ease Growth Concerns, Bears Control Asian Stock Market The Asian stock market is not doing so well today. Even though China’s property stocks are getting better, the overall situation is not great. People who trade stocks are being careful because they saw big losses yesterday. They are also waiting for […]
China concerns cause European shares to hit one-week low; attention now turns to PMIs
China concerns cause European shares to hit one-week low; attention now turns to PMIs European stock markets took a bit of a tumble on Tuesday, dropping to their lowest point in a whole week. This was mostly because folks were getting worried about China’s economy not doing so great. See, if China’s economy isn’t doing […]
Japanese Households Reduce Spending Power Due to Inflation
Japanese Households Reduce Spending Power Due to Inflation Japanese families spent less money in July because prices kept going up, and it’s making it hard for people to afford things. This is putting pressure on the government to come up with new ways to help the economy. In July, people spent 2.7% less money than […]
EUR/USD Tests Key Support Level as Focus Shifts to ECB and Economic Data
EUR/USD Tests Key Support Level as Focus Shifts to ECB and Economic Data The EUR/USD currency pair is in a bit of a sticky situation. It’s currently hanging around the 1.0780 level, which is pretty important. It’s been at this level for about 5.5 months. Recently, there was a tiny bounce, but that excitement didn’t […]
Dollar Softens as Traders Doubt Further Fed Rate Rises
Dollar Softens as Traders Doubt Further Fed Rate Rises The dollar is not as strong as before because traders are not sure if the Federal Reserve will keep raising interest rates. Some data about jobs in the U.S. shows that things might be slowing down, which makes people think that the Fed might stop raising […]
Asia Stocks Hold Strong Amid Positive China and Country Garden News
Asia Stocks Hold Strong Amid Positive China and Country Garden News Asian stocks remain strong as positive news from China and Country Garden boosts investor confidence. Despite a slow start to the week in other markets, China’s support for its bullish market and the US Labor Day holiday allowing for a break in policy discussions […]
USD/JPY Surges Past 146.00, Awaits Japan GDP and US ISM Services PMI
USD/JPY Surges Past 146.00, Awaits Japan GDP and US ISM Services PMI USD/JPY is holding steady around 146.10-15 as we enter Monday’s European session, following a slow start to the week with Japan’s GDP numbers and the US ISM Services PMI in focus. The lack of action in the Yen pair can be attributed to […]
Japan Finance Minister Advocates Market-Driven Currency Rates
Japan Finance Minister Advocates Market-Driven Currency Rates Japan’s Finance Minister, Shunichi Suzuki, delivered a clear message on Friday, advocating for market-driven currency rates as essential for the nation’s economic stability. While expressing concerns about sudden and sharp currency fluctuations, Suzuki refrained from hinting at any immediate intervention measures to counter the weakening yen, even as […]
China Approves 37 Retail Funds to Revitalize Market
China Approves 37 Retail Funds to Revitalize Market China’s government is taking steps to help its struggling stock market and economy by allowing the launch of 37 new retail funds, a move approved by the country’s securities regulator. These funds aim to give the market a much-needed push, as it has been facing various difficulties […]
Asian Stock Markets Rise as China Equities Drive Regional Gains
Asian Stock Markets Rise as China Equities Drive Regional Gains Asian stock markets defied potential headwinds stemming from the hawkish stance of US Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Jerome Powell at the Jackson Hole Symposium, exhibiting remarkable resilience on Monday. The trading sentiment echoed the modest gains observed in US equities. Powell’s statement on Friday alluded […]
EUR/USD Surpasses 1.0800, Awaits Eurozone CPI and US NFP
EUR/USD Surpasses 1.0800, Awaits Eurozone CPI and US NFP Despite reclaiming the 1.0800 area, the EUR/USD pair faces persistent pressure with a fifth consecutive weekly close in the negative zone. The European Central Bank’s (ECB) hawkish stance fails to provide the Euro the anticipated edge against its counterparts, even amid weaker Eurozone economic data. The […]
EUR/USD Bullish Above 1.0900 Amid Slight USD Weakness
EUR/USD Bullish Above 1.0900 Amid Slight USD Weakness The EUR/USD pair continues to gain strength, surpassing the 1.0900 mark in the Asian session for the second consecutive day. This upward momentum comes after the pair rebounded from its recent low of 1.0845, indicating a positive trend. One of the factors supporting this optimistic outlook is […]
China’s yuan finds footing near 9-month lows as Beijing slows slide
China’s yuan finds footing near 9-month lows as Beijing slows slide Despite concerns about the economy and rising US yields, China’s yuan has found some footing near 9-month lows as Beijing takes steps to slow its slide. State-owned banks have conducted swaps in offshore markets to increase the cost of shorting the yuan, aiming to […]
Stocks Dip on Fed Minutes Hinting at Potential Rate Hikes
Stocks Dip on Fed Minutes Hinting at Potential Rate Hikes On Wednesday, the stock market witnessed a noticeable decline in response to the Federal Reserve’s indication of potential rate hikes, prompting a reevaluation of investment strategies among traders and investors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) recorded a decrease of approximately 0.5%, equivalent to a […]
Asian stock market remains under pressure due to China’s economic woes
Asian stock market remains under pressure due to China’s economic woes The Asian stock markets are grappling with sustained pressure as China’s economic challenges continue to cast a shadow over the region’s financial landscape. The markets are currently experiencing a cautious atmosphere, largely influenced by a combination of disheartening Chinese economic data and robust US […]
China’s Surprise Rate Cut Sparks Drop in Key Bond Yield and Yuan
China’s Surprise Rate Cut Sparks Drop in Key Bond Yield and Yuan The recent surprise rate cut by the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has sent shockwaves through the Chinese market. The aim was to stimulate economic growth, but it has led to unintended consequences. The benchmark government bond yield has plummeted to a three-year […]
What is FOMO?
As traders, our emotions often drive us, and one of the hardest emotions to overcome is the fear of missing out or FOMO. Traders commonly experience this phenomenon, which can have severe consequences if not addressed. In this blog post, we’ll discuss what FOMO is. We’ll also delve into what causes it, and how traders […]