Japan’s Top Currency Diplomat Warns Against Weakening Yen
Japan’s Top Currency Diplomat Warns Against Weakening Yen Masato Kanda, Japan’s leading currency diplomat, has raised concerns over the weakening yen, asserting that Japan will contemplate all possible measures to address excessive currency fluctuations. Kanda stressed the importance of stable currency movements that mirror economic fundamentals, as the yen recently depreciated beyond ¥143 against the […]
Inflation and Recession Worries Take Center Stage This Week
Inflation and Recession Worries Take Center Stage This Week US The US Federal Reserve (Fed) is anticipated to end its rate-hiking campaign shortly. Attention will turn to Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) readings, hoping for a decline in inflation. A decrease in inflation may boost swap futures’ confidence in one more Fed rate hike. Wall Street […]
USD/CHF: Bears target mid-0.8900s as USD pulls back before inflation hints
USD/CHF: Bears target mid-0.8900s as USD pulls back before inflation hints During Monday’s European trading session, the USD/CHF currency pair is witnessing a downward trend, hovering around 0.8950, marking its first daily decrease in three days. This decline is primarily fueled by the US Dollar’s broad retreat and cautiously optimistic market sentiment. The US Dollar […]
German Economy Slows in June as Businesses Encounter Weakening Demand Conditions
German Economy Slows in June as Businesses Encounter Weakening Demand Conditions The German economy experienced a marked loss of momentum during the latter part of the second quarter, according to the latest ‘flash’ PMI survey conducted by Hamburg Commercial Bank. Weakening demand conditions led to a significant slowdown in business activity growth, while company expectations […]
Yen Traders Monitor Verbal Intervention Possibilities as Weakness Persists
Yen Traders Monitor Verbal Intervention Possibilities as Weakness Persists Tokyo’s foreign exchange (FX) traders are keeping a close eye on official statements as the Japanese yen (JPY) continues to weaken, nearing levels that prompted government intervention last year to support the currency. On Friday, the yen traded beyond 143 per dollar, falling nearly 1% from […]
Dollar Exhibits Initial Indications of Bottoming
Dollar Exhibits Initial Indications of Bottoming Yesterday, several central banks, including the Bank of England, Norges Bank, Swiss National Bank, and the Central Bank of Turkey, took center stage as they grappled with higher-than-expected inflation. This inflation surge was partly due to a robust job market driving increased demand. Interestingly, even with more substantial interest […]
Top 5 Reasons to Invest in Forex Trading
Top 5 Reasons to Invest in Forex Trading The Forex market is the largest and most liquid financial market globally. It offers ample opportunities for investors to make significant returns on their investments. If you’re considering entering the world of Forex trading, here are the top five reasons why you should invest in this exciting […]
Trade Deficit in New Zealand Grows Despite Boost in China Exports
Trade Deficit in New Zealand Grows Despite Boost in China Exports Despite a boost in exports to China, New Zealand’s trade deficit broadened in May. The deficit increased from NZ$17.02 billion to NZ$17.12 billion, falling just short of economists’ prediction of NZ$17.24 billion. Concurrently, the monthly trade surplus shrank from NZ$236 million to NZ$46 million. […]
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 […]
US Yields Climb as Fed’s Powell Reinforces Commitment to Addressing Inflation
US Yields Climb as Fed’s Powell Reinforces Commitment to Addressing Inflation Following Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech, which reinforced the central bank’s dedication to addressing inflation and achieving the 2% target, US Treasury yields experienced a rise. The yield curve inversion between two-year and 10-year Treasury notes intensified, implying that investors expect further rate […]
Basic Types of Orders in Forex Trading Market
Basic Types of Orders in Forex Trading Market The foreign exchange (forex) market, with its 24-hour operation and daily trading volume exceeding $6 trillion, is the largest financial market globally. For successful online forex trading, understanding the basic types of orders executable on the best forex trading platforms is crucial. In this article, we’ll explore […]
Dollar firm ahead of Powell testimony, sterling up on hot inflation
Dollar firm ahead of Powell testimony, sterling up on hot inflation The dollar was firmer on Wednesday leading into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s appearance before Congress where he is expected to strike a hawkish tone, while sterling firmed slightly after hotter-than-expected British inflation data. The annual pace of British consumer price gains was steady […]
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 […]
US Dollar holds steady to start week, eyes on central bank speak
US Dollar holds steady to start week, eyes on central bank speak The US Dollar (USD) holds steady early Monday after having suffered large losses against its major rivals last week. Stock and bond markets in the US will be closed in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. The European economic docket will not be featuring […]
Euro Rallies after ECB Raises Rates and Inflation Forecasts
Euro Rallies after ECB Raises Rates and Inflation Forecasts It was mostly a good day for the global markets, except for Europe, which saw the European Central Bank (ECB) expectedly raise interest rates by 25bp, but unexpectedly raised inflation forecast, as well. European policy makers now expect core inflation to average past the 5% mark, […]
Dollar rebounds from one / month low yen under pressure after BOJ meeting
Dollar rebounds from one/month low yen under pressure after BOJ meeting The U.S. dollar edged higher in early European trade Friday, rebounding after hefty overnight losses following weak economic data, while the Japanese yen weakened as the Bank of Japan maintained its interest rates at very low levels. At 01:45 ET (05:45 GMT), the Dollar […]
FOMC Skips June, But Signals Hikes Not Done Yet
FOMC Skips June, But Signals Hikes Not Done Yet As widely expected, the FOMC decided unanimously to refrain from raising rates at today’s meeting. However, the Committee continued to say that “additional policy firming” may be appropriate. Furthermore, the median dot for 2023 shifted up by 50 bps. That is, most FOMC members believe that […]