GBP/USD Holds Above 1.2400 as Markets Watch China Tariff Developments
GBP/USD extends its gains for a second consecutive session, trading around 1.2430 during Asian market hours on Tuesday. With the decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to pause tariffs on Mexico and Canada , the pair benefits from a risk-on sentiment . Despite this, investors continue to pay close attention to ongoing […]
Nvidia Shares Decline Amid Intensifying Competition in AI Chip Market
Nvidia Shares Decline Amid Intensifying Competition in AI Chip Market On Tuesday, Nvidia’s stock experienced a significant drop, declining by up to 5%, amid escalating competition in the artificial intelligence (AI) chip sector. This downturn in Nvidia’s market performance coincides with the unveiling of new, advanced AI chips by its competitors, signaling a more intense […]
Japan’s Service Sector Sees Rapid 7-Month Growth Boost in Demand – PMI
Japan’s Service Sector Sees Rapid 7-Month Growth Boost in Demand – PMI The Japanese service sector has experienced its most rapid expansion in seven months as of March, primarily driven by a surge in demand, especially in inbound tourism. This growth in services has been a critical factor in Japan’s recent economic performance, helping to […]
ASX 200 Stabilizes Near 7,880 After Retreating from Record Peaks
ASX 200 Stabilizes Near 7,880 After Retreating from Record Peaks The ASX 200 Index, a benchmark for Australian equities, recently experienced a slight retreat to around 7,880 points after scaling new record highs earlier this week on Tuesday. This pullback reflects the market’s natural ebb and flow, particularly after significant gains. Despite this slight dip, […]
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 […]
Alphabet’s Stock Surges Due to AI
Alphabet’s Stock Surges Due to AI Alphabet Inc., the parent company of the search engine behemoth Google, has been making headlines with its stock (NASDAQ: GOOGL)(NASDAQ: GOOG) experiencing a notable surge, closing Monday’s trading session with a 2.4% increase, as reported by S&P Global Market Intelligence. This uptick is part of a larger trend within […]
Indian Stock Market Remains Steady as Adani and Energy Sector Gains Balance Out Decline in IT Shares
Indian Stock Market Remains Steady as Adani and Energy Sector Gains Balance Out Decline in IT Shares The Indian stock market showcased a balancing act on Tuesday, with stability being the theme of the day, as the gain in key players from the Adani Group and the broader energy sector managed to counterbalance the decline […]
USD/JPY Treads Water Below 148.00 Ahead of Fed Rate Decision
USD/JPY Treads Water Below 148.00 Ahead of Fed Rate Decision As the eagerly awaited Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate decision inches closer, the USD/JPY currency pair finds itself in a holding pattern, oscillating within the narrow range of 147.70 to 147.85 during the early European trading session on Wednesday. Presently, the pair is hovering at […]
What is PMI Index?
What is PMI Index? In forex trading, staying informed about market indicators is crucial for making well-informed trading decisions. Among these vital indicators, the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) stands out as a key factor. Understanding the PMI index is paramount, especially for newcomers to the forex trading arena, as plays a pivotal role in guiding […]
China Must Enhance Productivity in Light of Demographic Challenge, Advises Economist
China Must Enhance Productivity in Light of Demographic Challenge, Advises Economist Amidst the demographic intricacies China faces, the call to elevate productivity has emerged as a pressing concern, according to David Mann, the Chief Economist for Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Africa at the Mastercard Economics Institute. Mann emphasized that the need to invigorate productivity is […]
FOMO Regime Change for US Stock Market
FOMO Regime Change for US Stock Market The laggards, Dow Jones Industrial Average & Russell 2000 have recorded stellar single-day outperformances on Friday, 2 June against the Nasdaq 100; at least a three-month high. Market breadth has improved but fundamental structure remains weak due to stagflation risk. Positive FOMO (“fear of missing out”) flows may […]
EUR/USD Takes Out February Low Ahead of US Jobs Report
EUR/USD Takes Out February Low Ahead of US Jobs Report EUR/USD takes out the February low following the failed attempts to trade back above the 50-day SMA, and developments coming out of the US may keep the exchange rate under pressure as the NFP report is anticipated to show another rise in employment. EUR/USD fails […]
The Week Head:- BOJ, RBA and BOC Meetings
The Week Head:- BOJ, RBA and BOC Meetings An exciting week for markets, with three major currency central banks announcing their monetary policy decisions and a Nonfarm payroll report. The RBA’s meeting on Tuesday is the most likely to be the live one, but don’t write off the BOJ’s ability of surprising market at Governor […]
Australian Dollar Bright Start in 2023
Australian Dollar Bright Start in 2023 The Australia dollar has started 2023 strongly, rising above 70 cents to highs since August. A softer USD and improved China sentiment have been key. This week’s highlights include Australia’s jobs data, the Bank of Japan decision and US retail sales. The SUD has risen about 1.6 cents or […]
The Contrarian Case for a EUR/USD Rally if Rates Can Break Above
The Contrarian Case for a EUR/USD Rally if Rates Can Break Above It’s not particularly hard to make a bearish case for the European economy, especially relative to the US. Between a war in it’s backyard, energy shortages, and an imminent economic recession, it would be hard for the outlook for the Eurozone to look […]
Upcoming Market Updates: NZD, GBP, EUR, USD
Upcoming Market Updates: NZD, GBP, EUR, USD NZD: Business NZ Manufacturing Index, it measures Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed manufacturers. NZD: FPI m/m, it measures Change in the price of food and food services purchased by households. GBP: GDP m/m, it measures Change in the total value of all goods and services […]
Australian Dollar Under Pressure as Technical Levels Are in View. Where to for AUD/USD?
Australian Dollar Under Pressure as Technical Levels Are in View. Where to for AUD/USD? JPY: Monetary Base y/y, it measures change in the total quantity of domestic currency in circulation and current account deposits held at the BOJ. AUD: MI Inflation Gauge m/m, it measures change in the price of goods and services purchased by […]
In the first half, US stocks fell by the most since more than 50 years
In the first half, US stocks fell by the most since more than 50 years The first half of the year for US stocks was the worst in more than 50 years as a result of a collapse that was started by the Federal Reserve’s attempt to stop persistent inflation and accelerated by growing fears […]