Gold Price Rises to New Daily High Amid Weaker Risk Appetite, Upside Appears Capped
Gold Price Rises to New Daily High Amid Weaker Risk Appetite, Upside Appears Capped Gold prices have seen an uptick, reaching a new daily high as a cautious mood in the market tempers risk appetite, suggesting a limited potential for further increases. On Thursday, gold (XAU/USD) halted its pullback from highs around the $1,975-1.976 mark […]
Japan’s Wholesale Inflation Eases, Signaling Reduced Cost Pressures
Japan’s Wholesale Inflation Eases, Signaling Reduced Cost Pressures In a notable economic development, Japan’s wholesale inflation rate has decelerated to below 1% for the first time in over two and a half years, according to recent data. This deceleration is a clear indication that the inflationary pressures, which have been pushing up the prices of […]
Australian and New Zealand Currencies Endure a Tough Week as Rate Hike Expectations Offer Minimal Relief
Australian and New Zealand Currencies Endure a Tough Week as Rate Hike Expectations Offer Minimal Relief Throughout the week, the Australian and New Zealand dollars have been on a downward trajectory, marking their fifth consecutive session of losses on Friday. The downtrend has been exacerbated by a surge in U.S. Treasury yields, which has put […]
USD Index Hovers Around 105.50, Awaits Jerome Powell’s Speech for Direction
USD Index Hovers Around 105.50, Awaits Jerome Powell’s Speech for Direction The USD Index (DXY) finds itself in a consolidative phase, trading near the 105.50 level as the European trading session commences on Thursday. Market participants are exhibiting a general lack of direction, with their attention firmly fixed on the upcoming speech by Federal Reserve […]
USD/CHF Rebounds and Holds Steady at 0.9000 Amidst Fed Uncertainty and Global Factors
USD/CHF Rebounds and Holds Steady at 0.9000 Amidst Fed Uncertainty and Global Factors The USD/CHF currency pair has managed to recover some of its recent losses and is currently hovering around the psychologically significant level of 0.9000 during the European trading session on Thursday. This rebound in the pair’s value comes as the market experiences […]
WTI Oil Holds Steady Above $76.60 as FOMC Meeting Approaches
WTI Oil Holds Steady Above $76.60 as FOMC Meeting Approaches Western Texas Intermediate (WTI), the benchmark for US crude oil, is maintaining its position above the $76.60 level on Friday, displaying consolidation after achieving its fourth consecutive weekly gain. This upward momentum comes amidst indications of a tightening oil market. Adding to market dynamics, tensions […]
Australia’s June Labour Force Demonstrates Limited Signs of Letting Up
Australia’s June Labour Force Demonstrates Limited Signs of Letting Up Australia’s June labour force showed remarkable resilience, with employment growth exceeding expectations. The month saw an increase of 32.6k jobs, a 0.2% rise that surpassed Westpac’s prediction of a 25k boost and far exceeded the median market forecast of a modest 15k increase. Throughout the […]
US Retail Sales Might Not Aid Dollar Recovery
US Retail Sales Might Not Aid Dollar Recovery The upcoming release of June’s retail sales data by the U.S. Census Bureau, scheduled for Wednesday at 12:30 GMT, may not provide the much-needed boost to the ailing dollar. The data, which accurately reflects consumer demand, will be analyzed closely as the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) […]
Mild Inflation and Robust Profits Drive Stock Market Surge
Mild Inflation and Robust Profits Drive Stock Market Surge US inflation news has been favorable this week, with data revealing a slowdown in both headline inflation at 3% and core inflation at 4.8%, both below expectations. Producer price inflation also came in lower than anticipated. These positive figures may be the last before they potentially […]
China’s ability to implement monetary stimulus is limited as the yuan approaches a 15-year low
China’s ability to implement monetary stimulus is limited as the yuan approaches a 15-year low As China’s yuan edges closer to a 15-year low against the dollar, the country’s capacity to stimulate its struggling economy via monetary policies is increasingly constrained. In Shanghai, the yuan was trading at 7.244 against the dollar at the end […]
Allianz’s Subran Warns of Increased Risk of Policy Mistakes from Fed or ECB
Allianz’s Subran Warns of Increased Risk of Policy Mistakes from Fed or ECB Ludovic Subran, Chief Economist at Allianz, has warned of the potential for policy missteps by US or euro-zone policymakers as they seek to tighten monetary conditions. Such errors could pose a serious threat to the global economy. During an interview with Bloomberg […]
Mid-Year Outlooks for APAC Sector Less Risky Due to China’s Recovery
Mid-Year Outlooks for APAC Sector Less Risky Due to China’s Recovery The mid-year outlooks for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) sector seem less risky, largely attributable to China’s economic recovery. This represents a significant pivot from previous predictions, highlighted by Fitch Ratings’ recent analysis of 47 mid-year sector outlooks in APAC. Of these, they classified 13 as […]
US Markets See Lower Close in Quiet Trading; Big Tech Pullback Impacts Nasdaq
US Markets See Lower Close in Quiet Trading; Big Tech Pullback Impacts Nasdaq US indices showed varied performance in a subdued trading session. The Nasdaq index experienced a decline of over 1% as Big Tech companies retreated, making it the poorest-performing index of the day. Tesla shares took a significant hit, falling by 6% following […]
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 […]
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. […]
Dollar surges after Fed signals more rate hikes ahead
Dollar surges after Fed signals more rate hikes ahead The U.S. dollar rallied in early European trade Thursday, boosted by the Federal Reserve’s hawkish projection of more tightening this year, while the euro weakened ahead of the latest European Central Bank policy meeting. At 02:05 ET (06:05 GMT), the Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback […]
GBP/USD struggles to surpass 1.2450, upside seems favored despite hawkish Fed bets improve
GBP/USD struggles to surpass 1.2450, upside seems favored despite hawkish Fed bets improve The GBP/USD pair has witnessed delicate barricades after climbing to near 1.2450 in the early European session. The Cable is expected to remain on tenterhooks as the USD Dollar Index (DXY) has attempted a recovery after dropping to near 103.81. More downside […]
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 […]