EUR/USD Tests Key Support Level as Focus Shifts to ECB and Economic Data
EUR/USD Tests Key Support Level as Focus Shifts to ECB and Economic Data The EUR/USD currency pair is in a bit of a sticky situation. It’s currently hanging around the 1.0780 level, which is pretty important. It’s been at this level for about 5.5 months. Recently, there was a tiny bounce, but that excitement didn’t […]
USD Index Holds Steady at 103.60 Ahead of Crucial US Data
USD Index Holds Steady at 103.60 Ahead of Crucial US Data The USD Index (DXY), a gauge of the US dollar’s strength against a basket of major currencies, maintained a relatively stable position around the 103.60 mark as the week drew to a close. This steadiness in the index follows a robust rebound on Thursday, […]
Japan Finance Minister Advocates Market-Driven Currency Rates
Japan Finance Minister Advocates Market-Driven Currency Rates Japan’s Finance Minister, Shunichi Suzuki, delivered a clear message on Friday, advocating for market-driven currency rates as essential for the nation’s economic stability. While expressing concerns about sudden and sharp currency fluctuations, Suzuki refrained from hinting at any immediate intervention measures to counter the weakening yen, even as […]
Japan’s July Factory Output Falls, Amplifying Manufacturer Pressures
Japan’s July Factory Output Falls, Amplifying Manufacturer Pressures Japan’s manufacturing sector encountered a larger-than-anticipated decline in factory output during July, marking a challenging beginning to the second half of the year. This slump is raising concerns for manufacturers, particularly in light of uncertainties regarding China’s growth trajectory and the global economic outlook. Data from the […]
GBP/USD Holds Near 1-Week High, USD Support, BoE and Fed Awaited
GBP/USD Holds Near 1-Week High, USD Support, BoE and Fed Awaited The GBP/USD pair is currently maintaining a stable position, having achieved progress over the course of the past three days. During the Asian session on Thursday, the pair exhibited a trading pattern characterized by subtle fluctuations, with its value hovering around 1.2720. This particular […]
USD/CHF Trims Five-Week Loss, Shifts to Mid-Tier Swiss/US Data
USD/CHF Trims Five-Week Loss, Shifts to Mid-Tier Swiss/US Data In the early hours of Wednesday’s European session, the USD/CHF currency pair continued to maintain its position, showing resilience after experiencing its most significant daily loss in the past five weeks, with levels hovering around 0.8790. This retracement in value is occurring in a backdrop where […]
WTI Hovers Below $80 as China Growth Concerns and US Rate Hike Fears Persist
WTI Hovers Below $80 as China Growth Concerns and US Rate Hike Fears Persist As the trading week unfolds, the Western Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil benchmark finds itself hovering around the $79.85 mark on Tuesday, revealing a minor upward shift following a pullback from the $80.68 level. The oil market remains ensnared in the […]
UK Shop Price Inflation at 10-Month Low
UK Shop Price Inflation at 10-Month Low The rate of price increases in UK stores has decelerated to its slowest growth rate since October, as reported by the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The BRC revealed that prices climbed by 6.9% in the year leading up to August, down from July’s 8.4%. The primary driver behind […]
Dow Futures Up, Market Rally Continues; Jobs Data in Focus
Dow Futures Up, Market Rally Continues; Jobs Data in Focus The positive momentum in Dow Jones futures ahead of Tuesday’s opening was mirrored by upward movement in S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures during overnight trading, indicating a buoyant start to the trading session. This week, the ongoing vigor of the market rally remains […]
China Approves 37 Retail Funds to Revitalize Market
China Approves 37 Retail Funds to Revitalize Market China’s government is taking steps to help its struggling stock market and economy by allowing the launch of 37 new retail funds, a move approved by the country’s securities regulator. These funds aim to give the market a much-needed push, as it has been facing various difficulties […]
Asian Stock Markets Rise as China Equities Drive Regional Gains
Asian Stock Markets Rise as China Equities Drive Regional Gains Asian stock markets defied potential headwinds stemming from the hawkish stance of US Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Jerome Powell at the Jackson Hole Symposium, exhibiting remarkable resilience on Monday. The trading sentiment echoed the modest gains observed in US equities. Powell’s statement on Friday alluded […]
S&P500 Futures rise, yields steady after big moves, central bankers in focus
S&P500 Futures rise, yields steady after big moves, central bankers in focus S&P500 Futures are slightly up, and interest rates have steadied after some big changes. People are paying attention to central bankers. The mood in the market is somewhat positive, but it’s struggling to stay as upbeat as yesterday. This week, there are important […]
EUR/GBP looks to consolidate around 0.8520 ahead of PMIs from Eurozone and UK
EUR/GBP looks to consolidate around 0.8520 ahead of PMIs from Eurozone and UK EUR/GBP finds itself in a crucial juncture, with all eyes on its consolidation around the 0.8520 mark, a pivotal level that could set the tone for its immediate trajectory. As the Asian session unfolded on a Wednesday that carried high stakes, the […]
USD Index Nears 103.00 Despite Robust Yields, Eyes on US Data, Central Bankers
USD Index Nears 103.00 Despite Robust Yields, Eyes on US Data, Central Bankers Despite robust US Treasury bond yields, the US Dollar Index (DXY) continues to hover around the 103.30 mark in Tuesday’s Asian session, hitting an intraday low. The DXY’s lackluster performance is attributed to the mixed market sentiment and the focus on upcoming […]
EUR/USD Bullish Above 1.0900 Amid Slight USD Weakness
EUR/USD Bullish Above 1.0900 Amid Slight USD Weakness The EUR/USD pair continues to gain strength, surpassing the 1.0900 mark in the Asian session for the second consecutive day. This upward momentum comes after the pair rebounded from its recent low of 1.0845, indicating a positive trend. One of the factors supporting this optimistic outlook is […]
China’s yuan finds footing near 9-month lows as Beijing slows slide
China’s yuan finds footing near 9-month lows as Beijing slows slide Despite concerns about the economy and rising US yields, China’s yuan has found some footing near 9-month lows as Beijing takes steps to slow its slide. State-owned banks have conducted swaps in offshore markets to increase the cost of shorting the yuan, aiming to […]
Asia Stocks Slide on US Rate Hike, China Economic Concerns
Asia Stocks Slide on US Rate Hike, China Economic Concerns The Asian stock markets are grappling with substantial declines driven by a combination of factors, including heightened concerns over a US interest rate hike and the precarious state of China’s economic prospects. The confluence of these factors has set the stage for a notable selling […]
Softening Core Inflation in Japan Supports Expectation of Unchanged BOJ Stance
Softening Core Inflation in Japan Supports Expectation of Unchanged BOJ Stance The latest consumer price data from Japan shows that core inflation slowed in July, indicating the Bank of Japan (BOJ) is unlikely to rush towards phasing out monetary easing despite the fact that inflation continues to be above the central bank’s 2% target. The […]