Dollar initially gained momentum in European session and breaks through near term resistance against Euro. However, the greenback then saw a swift reversal as the market transitioned into US session. Despite a stronger final reading for US Q4 GDP, the impact on the greenback was muted, attributed largely to the data’s perceived obsolescence given the
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In this article WBA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A person rides past a Walgreens truck, owned by the Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 26, 2021. Andrew Kelly | Reuters Walgreens on Thursday reported fiscal second-quarter sales that beat Wall Street’s expectations, but lowered the high end of
In an interview with the Financial Times (FT) on Thursday, Bank of England (BoE) policymaker Jonathan Haskel warned against rushing to cut interest rates. Haskel said that “I think cuts are a long way off.” Additional quotes Fall in headline inflation is very good news. But what we really care about is persistence and underlying
The major US stock indices are closing higher helped by a late day buying spree. The S&P closed at a record high (its 21st this year). The small-cap Russell 2000 was the biggest mover after rising 2.13% on the day. Although the S&P index closed at a record high level, it did not reach its
It’s not the most exciting of weeks for bonds, as the action has trended rather sideways. 10-year yields in the US have been sticking around 4.20% to 4.25% for the last few days. And for the most part, that owes to some technical pull as seen in the chart below: US Treasury 10-year yields (%)
Gold prices rose in the opening trade on Thursday tracking positive trade in the international prices. The gains in yellow metal were on the back of some let-off in the dollar index (DXY). The MCX April gold futures were trading at Rs 66,491 per 10 grams, rising Rs 124 or 0.19% while May silver futures
Japanese Yen breached its recent low against the broadly strong Dollar in Asian session today, but the selloff halted just before reaching 152 mark. The momentum of Yen’s decline appears to be cushioned by Japan’s heightened verbal intervention. Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki issued a stern warning about Yen’s depreciation, warning of “decisive steps” to support
Dow Jones is leading gains in pre-holiday session on Wednesday. Wall Street Indexes are trading higher with one eye on Fed Governor Waller’s speech later today Investors are looking from the sidelines ahead of Friday’s PCE Prices Index data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is leading the major US stock indexes higher early
US 10-year yields are at a two-week low, down 4.6 bps to 4.188% and at the lows of the day. That comes after a strong seven-year auction to follow up on yesterday’s firm 5-year result. The auction sizes this week are huge but the demand is there, at least in terms of quarter-end flows. The
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Oil prices were broadly level on Wednesday, after official numbers were released for U.S. crude stockpile and signs the OPEC+ producer group is unlikely to change its output policy at a technical meeting next week Brent crude futures for May were down 23 cents, or 0.3%, to $86.02 a barrel by 1447 GMT while the
Japanese Yen staged in a notable rebound in European session, triggered by heightened market vigilance towards market interventions. This reaction comes in the wake of a significant meeting between Japan’s Ministry of Finance, Financial Services Agency, and Bank of Japan, marking the first such tripartite gathering since last May. The meeting was called into action
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GBP/USD Price Analysis: Could test the level of 1.2600, next support at March’s low GBP/USD extends its losses for the second consecutive day, depreciating to near 1.2620 during the Asian session on Wednesday. The pair could test the psychological support level of 1.2600. If this level is breached, it could prompt the pair to revisit
USD The Fed left interest rates unchanged as expected with basically no change to the statement. The Dot Plot still showed three rate cuts for 2024 and the economic projections were upgraded with growth and inflation higher and the unemployment rate lower. Fed Chair Powell maintained a neutral stance as he said that it was
The dollar is trading steadier so far on the day, after a bit more pushing and pulling in trading yesterday. USD/JPY is the one to watch though as Japanese officials are out in force to verbally intervene against a further drop in the yen. The pair briefly touched 151.97, which is the highest since 1990,
Gold prices held firm on Wednesday, supported by lower U.S. Treasury yields, although bullion traded in a narrow range as investors stayed on the sidelines awaiting more cues on the Federal Reserve policy. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold was steady at $2,178.31 per ounce, as of 0125 GMT, following two session on gains. * U.S. gold
Swiss Franc traded broadly lower in Asian session today, amidst a backdrop of general market inactivity with all other major pairs and crosses staying inside Monday’s range. Still, it remains to be seen whether the Franc’s sell-off could extend beyond last week’s lows, a downturn initiated by SNB’s unexpected rate cut. Meanwhile, Euro and Sterling