High inflation will persist this year, slowing global growth
High inflation will persist this year, slowing global growth Persistently high inflation will haunt the global economy this year, according to a poll of economists that have slashed their global growth outlook on fears of slowing demand and the risk of interest rates falling growing faster than planned so far. This represented a dramatic […]
XAU/USD is in a bullish zone near the key $1,850 level
XAU/USD is in a bullish zone near the key $1,850 level Gold (XAU/USD) remains in bullish territory near the psychological $1,850 level as the market awaits key Federal Reserve results during today’s midday New York session. On the other hand, the US dollar is under pressure to test the resilience of the 96 figure in […]
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% […]
USD/JPY renews weekly lows below 114.00 as profits drop, BOJ Minute
USD/JPY renews weekly lows below 114.00 as profits drop, BOJ Minute USD/JPY remains down for the third day in a row, down 0.30% on the day around 113.85 when Tokyo opens on Friday. The yen pair depicts market risk aversion while tracking falling Treasury yields and equities. Concerns about a hawkish appearance by the US […]
US housing starts to increase unexpectedly in Multi-family apartment buildings
US housing starts to increase unexpectedly in Multi-family apartment buildings Construction of new homes in the United States unexpectedly picked up in December at the fastest pace in nine months, led by apartment projects and showing that builders were looking to remedy the situation Shortage of materials and labor. According to government data released on […]
EUR/USD swings between 1.1400 as ECB-Fed fight intensifies after US inflation
EUR/USD swings between 1.1400 as ECB-Fed fight intensifies after US inflation EUR/USD is balanced around the highest level since mid-November early Thursday morning in Europe. Major currency pairs made the biggest jump in 5 weeks the previous day as the US dollar fell to multi-day lows as inflation data matched expectations, causing market challenges causing […]
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 […]
USA T-bond yields, S&P 500 Futures portray pre-Inflation anxiety
USA T-bond yields, S&P 500 Futures portray pre-Inflation anxiety Global markets began to slow on Wednesday as key US inflation cautious sentiment probed earlier optimism fueled by US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The risk appetite also defies concerns about the coronavirus with links to South Africa, specifically Omicron, as well as CPI/PPI data from […]
AUD / USD approaches 0.7200 as risk sentiment joins Australian mixed data
AUD / USD approaches 0.7200 as risk sentiment joins Australian mixed data The AUD / USD hit a daily high near 0.7185 as mixed data at home added to the market’s cautious optimism to challenge immediate action early on Tuesday. 4,444 Australia’s retail sales exceeded expectations of 3.9%, 4.9% exceeded 7.3% MoM and the trade […]