Economic News Category

October 16, 2023
USD Index Pressured Around 106.50, Focuses on Fedspeak

USD Index Pressured Around 106.50, Focuses on Fedspeak The US Dollar Index (DXY), often referred to as the greenback, has experienced a modest decline, hovering near the 106.50 level after reaching weekly highs around 106.80 on Monday. This movement reflects the intricate dynamics affecting the US Dollar, including risk sentiment and statements from Federal Reserve

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October 13, 2023
Yen Teeters Below 150 Threshold Amidst Looming Intervention Concerns

Yen Teeters Below 150 Threshold Amidst Looming Intervention Concerns The Japanese yen finds itself perched perilously close to the significant 150 threshold against the US dollar, with the gap between Japanese and US yields expanding due to unexpectedly high inflation data. In Friday’s Asian trading session, the yen danced just below the 150 rate against

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October 11, 2023
Gold Awaits US PPI and FOMC Minutes, Lacks Momentum

Gold Awaits US PPI and FOMC Minutes, Lacks Momentum On Tuesday, the Gold price (XAU/USD) remained in a narrow trading range, consolidating its rebound from a seven-month low around $1,810. It maintained a position just above the $1,850 level, lacking significant directional momentum as traders awaited fresh signals regarding the Federal Reserve’s intentions regarding rate

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October 10, 2023
Federal Reserve Officials Weigh Pause Amid Yield Surge

Federal Reserve Officials Weigh Pause Amid Yield Surge Federal Reserve officials are carefully considering the need to pause their current rate-hike trajectory in light of the recent surge in yields. The tightening of financial conditions, driven by the rise in US Treasury yields, has prompted speculation that further increases in the benchmark interest rate may

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October 9, 2023
Middle East Conflict Sends US Stocks Down, Oil Prices Surge

Middle East Conflict Sends US Stocks Down, Oil Prices Surge In the wake of escalating military tensions in the Middle East, U.S. stock futures took a dip in Asian trading on Monday. This geopolitical unrest not only rattled the stock market but also triggered a surge in oil prices while bolstering Treasuries. The situation unfolded

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