Dollar continued its broad-based weakness in Asian session, with selling pressure shifting towards European majors. EUR/USD is approaching its August high as the near-term rebound gathers momentum. This decline in the Dollar is partly attributed to weaker-than-expected US consumer confidence data released overnight, which has intensified market expectations of consecutive 50bps rate cuts by Fed
Month: September 2024
Light Crude Oil Futures Technical Analysis – Key Junction at $70.3 Hello, this is Itai Levitan at ForexLive.com, bringing you a technical analysis on Light Crude Oil Futures (Ticker: CL). As expected and communicated in my last oil technical analysis, the current touchpoint at the top pane of this channel is playing out as anticipated.
Headlines: Markets: EUR leads, JPY lags on the day European equities mixed; S&P 500 futures flat US 10-year yields up 2.4 bps to 3.760% Gold flat at $2,655.73 WTI crude down 0.7% to $71.05 Bitcoin down 1.0% to $63,603 It was a quieter session but there were some decent markets moves to be had. The
Following a high of Rs 75,049 on Tuesday, Gold October futures contracts at MCX soared to a new all-time high of Rs 76,000 per 10 grams, reflecting an increase of 0.24% or Rs 177. Gold prices have been surging for a week now post the US Fed cut rates by 50 bps, going up by
Australia’s monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) declined by 2.7% in the year to August, compared to a 3.5% increase seen in July, according to the data published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Wednesday. The market forecast was for 2.8% growth in the reported period. Market reaction to the Australia’s monthly CPI inflation At the time of writing,
The forex market continues to display a mild risk-on mood, with commodity-linked currencies Australian, New Zealand, and Canadian Dollars gaining ground. In contrast, safe-haven currencies Japanese Yen, Swiss Franc, and Dollar are under pressure. Australian Dollar jumps earlier today following RBA’s decision to hold rates steady, combined with China’s broad stimulus package aimed at boosting
The USD is continuing its run to the downside with the greenback trading at new lows for the day vs ALL the major currencies. EURUSD: The EURUSD is trading to a new intraday high of 1.11661. That is just short of the high from yesterday at 1.11665. Move above and the high from Friday at
Via a note from JP Morgan on the China stimulus proposals that hit the headlines on Tuesday: The US has been the anchor for global growth, but a China reboot will also benefit the globe It may create another inflationary pressure, so keep an eye on commodities and bond yields over the coming weeks —
Gold prices remained flat at Rs 76,950 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday amid a firm trend in the overseas markets. On Monday, the precious metal had revisited the all-time high level of Rs 76,950 after a gap of six months, according to market sources. The metal previously hit the record level
Consumers’ view on the economy tumbled in September, falling by the largest level in more than three years as fears grew about jobs and business conditions, the Conference Board reported Tuesday. The board’s consumer confidence index slid to 98.7, down from 105.6 in August, the biggest one-month decline since August 2021. The Dow Jones consensus
The Pound Sterling moves higher to near 1.3380 against the US Dollar on expectations of BoE’s shallow policy-easing cycle. UK’s overall business activity grew at a slower pace in September, according to a flash estimate. Traders raise Fed 50 bps rate cut bets for November. The Pound Sterling (GBP) gains further against its major peers
Australian Dollar surged broadly today following RBA’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged at 4.35%, as widely expected. What caught the market’s attention was RBA’s continued focus on inflation risks, making it clear that the central bank is not considering a rate cut anytime soon. During the post-meeting press conference, Governor Michele Bullock downplayed the
Fundamental Overview Last week, the Fed finally started its easing cycle and decided to do it with a 50 bps cut. The market was already leaning towards a 50 bps move, so it wasn’t a surprise. The larger cut was framed as kind of a risk management move with the dot plot showing two more
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Public sector banks (PSBs) are set to lead bond issuances, with infrastructure bonds playing a key role, according to a recent ICRA report. PSBs are expected to account for 82-85% of total issuances in FY2025, helping drive total bank bond issuances to Rs. 1.2-1.3 lakh crore, surpassing the previous record of Rs. 1.1 lakh crore
The benchmark interest rate in Australia is likely to remain at 4.35% for the seventh straight meeting in September. The Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock’s press conference will hog the limelight. The RBA’s policy statement and Bullock’s words are set to inject volatility around the Australian Dollar. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)
Euro took a sharp dive today following disappointing PMI data that fueled fresh speculation about ECB potentially moving up its anticipated rate cut. Markets had been bracing for a December cut, timed with the release of new economic forecasts. However, the mounting risks of stagnation and even recession in the Eurozone have prompted discussions that
The NZDUSD is moving higher today after the dip lower in the Asian/early European session found willing buyers near the 100 hour MA. Buyers have been leaning near that MA over the last 6 or so trading days. There have been some small break (on Friday and also on Thursday), but not for long. Today’s
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