Australian Dollar is a top performer from the session, favored by hot CPI figures from May. Following May’s hot CPI figures, the market closely watches further inflation indications for potential RBA action. If the RBA holds hawkish, the downside for the Aussie is limited. Wednesday’s session observed an incline in the Australian Dollar (AUD), as
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Gold reverses gains after hitting daily high of $2,368, down more than 1.70%. Strong US S&P Global PMI data boosts the US Dollar, with the DXY rising 0.14% to 105.80. Mixed US economic data keeps Fed rate cut speculation alive. Gold prices reversed course on Friday, moving down more than 1.70%. Economic data from the
USD/JPY reaches daily high above 158.00, trading above key moving averages. Technical indicators show bullish momentum, with resistance at 158.25 and 158.44. Key support levels include 157.00, Senkou Span A at 156.16, and Kijun-Sen at 155.93. The USD/JPY edges higher for the fourth straight day and registers modest gains of 0.08% after hitting a daily
Broadcom could be the next company to join the trillion dollar club. Wednesday’s earnings release showed another beat-and-raise announcement that has become commonplace. Markets consolidate on Friday after week’s CPI-led fireworks. Michigan Consumer Sentiment drains, sending NASDAQ lower. Broadcom (AVGO) stock exploded 12% on Thursday, quite a feat for a company already valued at more
Canadian Dollar mostly mixed on Monday, flat against USD. Canada mostly absent from economic calendar this week. Speech from BoC Macklem due in the midweek market session. The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is holding flat against the Greenback to kick off another trading week as momentum in the CAD space remains thin. Markets are still recovering
Gold climbs 0.54% and reaches a two-week high of $2,378. Higher-than-expected US jobless claims weaken US Dollar and stabilize Treasury yields. Traders focus on upcoming Nonfarm Payrolls; forecasts suggest 185,000 new jobs with a 3.9% Unemployment Rate. Gold hit a two-week high of $2,378 on Thursday after the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) announced
The daily RSI is pointing upwards, hovering around 70, but continuing red bars in the MACD show a trailing consolidation. On the hourly chart, indicators are neutral and reside in the positive terrain. The 20-day SMA at 169.00 serves as an important threshold for sellers. On Friday’s trading session, despite recent downside corrections, the EUR/JPY
USD/JPY rises to 157.67, driven by Federal Reserve’s commitment to higher rates. Technical indicators show strong bullish momentum, with key resistance at 158.00. Intervention threats by Japanese authorities keep buyers cautious as pair advances. The USD/JPY climbs to a four-week high yet it remains capped by intervention threats by Japanese authorities. Federal Reserve officials’ tough
Gold climbs 0.23% on Friday but is set for weekly drop above 3%. US Durable Goods Orders exceed expectations, though March’s revised down data softened the impact. XAU/USD recovers on mixed US data that weighs on US Dollar. Traders now anticipate only 25 basis points of Fed rate cuts in 2024, reducing expectations for easing.
What you need to take care of on Wednesday, May 22: Financial markets made no progress on Tuesday, with major pairs holding on to familiar levels and within tight ranges. The US Dollar saw a modest uptick amid a risk-averse environment, with Asian and European indexes closing in the red. Wall Street, however, managed to
The Greenback lost further ground and dropped to multi-week lows on the back of rising expectations of interest rate cuts by the Fed, a view that was further reinforced by lower US CPI data in April The Greenback remained on the back foot and dragged the USD Index (DXY) to the 104.00 zone amidst an
Gold falls 1%, retreating from $2,350, despite typically supportive lower US Treasury yields. US economic events, including inflation data and a speech by Fed Chair Powell, are poised to influence markets. Fed Vice-Chairman Jefferson was hawkish, stressed importance of driving inflation toward 2% target. Gold prices retreated sharply on Monday from near $2,350 even though
Mexican Peso strengthens as the USD/MXN drops 0.21%, following April’s hot inflation report Consumer Price Index data shows prices remain above Banxico’s target range, hinting it may hold rates at 11.00%. USD/MXN traders’ eye upcoming decisions from Banxico and its updates to economic projections. The Mexican Peso appreciated against the US Dollar after the latest
US Nonfarm Payrolls report from April underperformed, showing a lower-than-expected increase. The odds of a rate cut in September increased, which seems to be applying pressure on the USD. The US Dollar Index (DXY) is visiting the 105 level with sharp losses at the end of the trading week. This comes after Friday’s report of
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell explains the decision to leave the policy rate, federal funds rate, unchanged at the range of 5.25-5.5% and responds to questions in the post-meeting press conference. Key quotes “Our decisions depend on incoming data.” “We think policy is well positioned to address different paths the economy might take.” “If inflation
Mexican Peso strengthens against US Dollar, buoyed by positive market mood, mixed economic reports. US inflation remains hot as core PCE Price Index increases above March expectations. Mexico shows a deficit, yet Unemployment Rate drops, presenting mixed economic scenario. The Mexican Peso counterattacks registered solid gains versus the US Dollar on Friday as economic data
Increasing appetite for the risk-linked space weighed further on the US Dollar, while disheartening US PMIs also kept the currency depressed. So far, the ECB is expected to cut rates in June, while the Fed is still seen reducing its rates in September. Here is what you need to know on Wednesday, April 24: Further
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee argued on Friday that it would make sense to wait to get more clarity on the inflation outlook before taking a policy step. Key takeaways “Progress on US inflation has stalled.” “Fed’s current restrictive monetary policy is appropriate.” “Proper Fed policy going forward will depend on the
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