The S&P 500 has confirmed a correction as stocks fall due to war fears
The S&P 500 has confirmed a correction as stocks fall due to war fears The S&P 500’s 1% drop on Tuesday confirmed that the world’s most watched stock index was in a correction for the first time since the 2020 Wall Street crash caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.US investors sold stocks amid rising fears of […]
Weekly jobless claims in the United States unexpectedly rise
Weekly jobless claims in the United States unexpectedly rise Last week, the number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly increased, but remained at levels associated with tightening labour market conditions. The Labor Department reported on Thursday that initial claims for state unemployment benefits increased by 23,000 to a seasonally adjusted 248,000 for […]
NZD / USD struggles to strengthen US dollar despite high inflation expectations of Reserve Bank of New Zealand
NZD / USD struggles to strengthen US dollar despite high inflation expectations of Reserve Bank of New Zealand At 0.6658, the NZD / USD fell 0.17% on the day as the greenback continues to dominate the top of the forex leaderboard. On a time basis, the US dollar is ahead while commodity currencies are behind. […]
GBP/USD steady in Asia ahead of key US CPI data
GBP/USD steady in Asia ahead of key US CPI data GBP/USD is steady on the day and patiently waits between 1.3526 and 1.3538 ahead of today’s key event in the US Consumer Price Index. The British Pound initially benefited from a weak Dollar at the start of the week and calmed central bank sentiment at […]
Canadian dollar weakens as oil recovery loses momentum
Canadian dollar weakens as oil recovery loses momentum The Canadian dollar weakened against the US dollar on Tuesday, returning some of yesterday’s strong gains, driven by falling oil prices and country data showing an unexpected trade deficit 78.70 US cents, after trading between 1.2665 and 1.2721. “Some of this weakness is attributed to the decline […]
The crypto gold standard statement is fading fast
The crypto gold standard statement is fading fast The volatility of US-focused financial markets has made at least one point clear: bitcoin is not a “digital gold” or a “store of value,” just two major assertions being made. out about cryptocurrency when its price is rising. At $37,000, late Tuesday afternoon, bitcoin is down 22% […]
NZD/USD hit by a toxic cocktail with risk themes
NZD/USD hit by a toxic cocktail with risk themes Down around 0.15%, NZD/USD is currently trading near 0.6690 and is moving between a low of 0.6670 and a high of 0.6709. Escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine became the driving force as investors pounced on the Federal Reserve on Wednesday, As a result, the S&P […]
GBP/USD: UK policy is in the driver’s seat, BoE also center of attention
GBP/USD: UK policy is in the driver’s seat, BoE also center of attention GBP/USD has been fairly steady on the day so far in a quiet start to the week following a significant correction on Friday with demand for the US Dollar, which has been heavily bid at the start of the year. So far, […]
BOJ debates possible rate hike messages as inflation rises
BOJ debates possible rate hike messages as inflation rises Bank of Japan policymakers are debating how quickly they can telegraph a possible rate hike that could come before inflation hits the bank’s target of 2%, the source said. While an actual rate hike is unlikely to be imminent and the BOJ is expected to remain […]
Consumer prices in the United States are growing at their fastest rate in nearly 40 years
Consumer prices in the United States are growing at their fastest rate in nearly 40 years High demand and tight supply of key commodities such as autos are driving the rise, prompting policymakers to act. The US central bank is expected to raise interest rates this year. Rising borrowing costs are aimed at reducing demand […]
USD/JPY remains sluggish around 115.50 amid Japan decline
USD/JPY remains sluggish around 115.50 amid Japan decline USD/JPY is hovering around 115.60 as holidays in Japan and lack of major data/events limited the pair’s move during Monday’s Asian session. Besides the lack of domestic companies, which are key to the global bond market, mixed concerns about the next move by the Fed and the […]
XAG/USD: As actual yields rise, silver`s collectable attraction can also suffer
XAG/USD: As actual yields rise, silver`s collectable attraction can also suffer Silver and XAG/USD fell around 0.3% in Asia and the bulls are under pressure to correct their strong bearish momentum in response to the minutes of the previous day’s FOMC meeting. The protocol has shown that accelerated rate cuts will give officials an opportunity […]
NZD/USD slides to over two week low, below mid0.6700s amid stronger USD/risk off
NZD/USD slides to over two week low, below mid0.6700s amid stronger USD/risk off The NZD/USD pair endured dropping floor via the early European consultation and dropped to over a two-week low, under mid-0.6700s within side the ultimate hour. The pair prolonged the preceding day`s retracement slide from the 0.6835-forty place and witnessed heavy promoting all […]
NZD/USD sellers attack 0.6800 as yields, New Zealand corona virus cases drop
NZD/USD sellers attack 0.6800 as yields, New Zealand corona virus cases drop NZD/USD maintained yesterday’s downtrend and dropped to 0.6800 during Wednesday’s Asian session. In doing so, the Kiwi pair discourages positive news regarding the coronavirus at home amid widespread pessimism about the virus. Stronger expectations of the Fed slated to raise rates in 2022 […]
USD/CAD consolidates losses around weekly lows below 1.2800 as oil eases from monthly high
USD/CAD consolidates losses around weekly lows below 1.2800 as oil eases from monthly high USD/CAD is struggling to regain the 1.2800 level while healing yesterday during Tuesday’s Asian session. The loonies seem to be watching the end of the risk-on mood as well as the decline in the price of Canada’s main export, WTI crude, […]
Dollar falls out of favor as Omicron exits volatile forex market
Dollar falls out of favor as Omicron exits volatile forex market The NSE 1.30 dollar fell again in early Asia on Wednesday, entering a third straight session under pressure, with investors favoring riskier currencies and assets. The New Zealand dollar edged up 0.8% on Tuesday, its best day since October, recovering almost a year from […]
Steady earnings leave indexes higher in short-term break week
Steady earnings leave indexes higher in short-term break week Wall Street continued its recent streak on Thursday, ending a shortened holiday trading week with a major stock rally that propelled the S&P 500 index to all-time highs. The S&P 500 Index rose 0.6 percent, its third consecutive gain. The benchmark’s latest milestone marks its 68th […]
XAU/USD hangs at 100DMA ahead of US data
XAU/USD hangs at 100DMA ahead of US data Gold prices have remained steady so far in Asian trading on Wednesday, hovering around the daily moving average (DMA). The shiny metal lacks a clear direction, in the absence of a new catalyst, as attention now turns to US CB consumer confidence data for more impetus. Persistent […]