Forex Market Analysis

Dollar surrenders gains posted after robust labour market report; Trump celebrates US budget bill approval; scheduled to sign it today.

4 Jul 2025

Slide in US private payrolls raise concerns about NFP miss. US strikes trade deal with Vietnam ahead of July 9 deadline. Pound feels the heat of fiscal shenanigans. S&P 500 hits fresh record high ahead of jobs report.

3 Jul 2025

Dollar tumbles 14% against the euro in the first half of the year; Spotlight stays on US budget bill and trade talks; US data deluge today, an appetizer for Thursday’s jobs report; Oil hovers around $66, gold rally gains momentum.

1 Jul 2025

Dollar slides as the US gets closer to trade deals. Trump's obsession with lower interest rates also weighs. S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new record highs. Gold in corrective mode due to safe-haven outflows.

30 Jun 2025

Israel-Iran truce holds; investors focus on the US economy; Powell shuts down July rate cut expectations; US equity rally pauses as dollar tries to recover; Oil hovers around $65, gold bounces higher.

25 Jun 2025

An Israel-Iran ceasefire has been agreed after 12 days of hostilities; Risk appetite gets a boost, but dollar weakness resumes; Oil surrenders its recent gains; gold slips as well; Focus today on Powell’s testimony as Fed doves push for a rate cut.

24 Jun 2025

Oil rebounds as supply concerns remain elevated - SNB cuts by 25bps, BoE delivers dovish hold - Wall Street resumes trading after Juneteenth.

20 Jun 2025

Israel-Iran conflict continues; US considers joining in; Dollar slips as risk appetite slightly improves; Oil maintains its recent gains, but gold fails to benefit; Pound pressure lingers as BoE meets on Thursday.

18 Jun 2025

The US dollar slipped against all but one of its major counterparts on Monday, with the Japanese yen posting the largest loss.

17 Jun 2025

Israel-Iran confrontation intensifies; Risk appetite improves after an abysmal session on Friday; Dollar is on the back foot again; both gold and oil surrender gains; Four central bank meetings this week, starting with BoJ on Tuesday.

16 Jun 2025

Trump dampens risk appetite, cites unilateral tariff plan; Dollar and equities suffer as investors also question US-China progress; British pound under pressure after another set of soft UK data.

12 Jun 2025

US-China talks resume; chances of an agreement increase; Mixed US stocks performance, but S&P 500 just shy of all-time high; Another set of soft UK data weighs on the British Pound; Gold trades sideways, as silver tries to keep its bullish momentum alive.

10 Jun 2025

Trump-Musk public spat overshadows developments elsewhere. Trump-Xi call restarts US-China negotiations but outlook clouded. Key US data at 12:30 GMT; all eyes on nonfarm payrolls. Gold trades sideways, as silver jumps to a new high.

6 Jun 2025

Dollar under pressure as Trump hardens trade stance; US administration demands trade offers from key partners; Weak start to data releases; focus today on Fedspeak; Both gold and oil surrender a small part of Monday’s gains.

3 Jun 2025

Trump accuses China of violating deal. Threatens to increase tariff on steel and aluminum. Dollar slides, stock futures point to a lower Wall Street open. Gold attracts safe-haven flows, oil gains on OPEC’s decision.

2 Jun 2025

A US federal court blocks Trump’s tariff decisions; Dollar and US stocks jump on court decision, but rally already fading; Risk of Trump dropping his recent congenial stance; Gold attempts to climb higher; oil trades above $63 again.

29 May 2025

Market participants are back in action following the US and UK bank holidays, which resulted in extremely low trading volumes during Monday’s session.

27 May 2025

Both the dollar and US stocks lose ground; Trump’s tax cut bill in the spotlight; Pound fails to react to stronger CPI report; Gold, oil and bitcoin rally on Israel-Iran headlines.

21 May 2025

Both the dollar and US stocks seek direction as euphoria fades; Implied volatilities ease across the board. Trump calls for a Fed rate cut but bond markets disagree. Gold range trades, as oil stumbles at $64.

14 May 2025

The US dollar outperformed all its major peers on Wednesday after the Fed decided to keep interest rates unchanged and sounded less dovish than expected.

8 May 2025

Dollar rebounds as US and China agree to hold trade talks. Fed enters the spotlight; focus to fall on tariff commentary. Euro gains after Merz elected as German Chancellor.

7 May 2025

Stock performance this week will depend, among other factors, on the usual tariff rhetoric from US President Trump and the Fed meeting.

5 May 2025

Risk appetite continues to improve, with US equity indices recording their sixth consecutive green session yesterday.

30 Apr 2025

Risk appetite improves, but outlook remains clouded; Tariffs in the spotlight as Trump awaits China’s capitulation; A quiet start to the week ahead of a very busy data calendar; Loonie might not enjoy a Liberal majority win in Canadian election.

28 Apr 2025

Trump sends mixed signals about tariffs again; Improved risk appetite weakens, stocks surrender gains; US data and Treasury note auction in the spotlight; Both gold and oil struggle to find their footing.

24 Apr 2025

The positive start to the week in risk sentiment is gradually reversing, as US President Trump maintains his tariff rhetoric.

16 Apr 2025

Electronic tariffs in the spotlight, risk appetite gets a small boost; Trump could dampen sentiment with fresh tariff decisions; US equities record best weekly performance since 2022.

14 Apr 2025

The US dollar continued to tumble against all its major peers on Thursday and during the Asian session on Friday.

11 Apr 2025

Wall Street skyrocketed yesterday, with the S&P 500 recording its biggest winning day since the Great Recession and the tech-heavy Nasdaq rallying more than 12%, the most since 2001.

10 Apr 2025

Reciprocal tariffs kick in, risk sentiment takes another hit; China faces 104% tariff, its response is awaited; US equities remain under severe pressure, dollar suffers; Gold and bitcoin recover; oil remains in recession-signaling territory.

9 Apr 2025

US equity indices enter bear market territory; China retaliates, while Europe is still discussing its response; Pressure on the Fed to save the day; Powell is not giving in yet; Gold, oil and bitcoin suffer considerable losses.

7 Apr 2025

Trump to announce his tariff decisions at 20:00 GMT; All bets about Trump’s stance and the tariffs’ start date are on; Risk appetite to be supported by a softer set of announcements; US data could further increase concerns about stagflation.

2 Apr 2025

On Monday, gold surged to a historic $3,115 per troy ounce, marking another milestone in its relentless rally. Analysts predict further gains as multiple bullish factors converge.

31 Mar 2025

Trump announces car tariffs, prepares ground for April 2 deadline; US equities suffer; European equities could be under severe pressure; Dollar gets a small boost against euro and yen; Gold and oil maintain most of their recent gains.

27 Mar 2025

Both US equities and the dollar continue to recover; US consumers are under stress, as the April 2 deadline is approaching; Pound suffers from weaker inflation; all eyes on the Budget update; Gold, oil and bitcoin move in sync;

26 Mar 2025

Dollars ends the week in the green. Traders still bet on third rate cut - Trump to announce narrower, more targeted tariffs on April 2 - Euro pulls back. Wall Street set to open higher after tariff-related reports.

24 Mar 2025

Fed keeps rates unchanged as Chair Powell calms markets. Forecasts point to stagflation and 50bps cuts in 2025. Positive equity reaction, but Trump's rhetoric could reverse sentiment.

20 Mar 2025

The dollar extended its slide against all but one of its major peers on Monday, gaining some ground only against the Japanese yen. Today, the greenback is holding steady, extending its advance against the yen.

18 Mar 2025

Following a tumultuous period, which had all the ingredients of a full-blown market crash, there has been slightly more positive sentiment among market participants since Friday.

17 Mar 2025

After almost two months in office, US President Trump remains the biggest risk factor. His inconsistent tariff strategy and fierce rhetoric continue to cast a shadow over markets, particularly US equities.

12 Mar 2025

Trump retracts tariffs on its closest trading partners; Both US equities and the dollar continue to suffer; ECB cuts rates but the euro keeps shining; Oil and cryptos remain under stress.

7 Mar 2025

Risk assets have started the new month off on the wrong foot, as US President Trump has announced the imposition of the next round of tariffs.

4 Mar 2025

Tariff talk and weak US data fueled a risk-off reaction. Nvidia earnings may test market's risk appetite.

26 Feb 2025

Lengthy negotiations to follow German election result. Both the euro and German stocks gain, but outlook remains clouded.

24 Feb 2025

Despite US President Trump adopting a more relaxed approach this week on the issue of tariffs, market participants remain concerned about what lies ahead.

21 Feb 2025

Geopolitics takes centre stage as US markets enjoy a bank holiday. Both gold and US dollar try to recoup Friday's losses. Major currencies extend monthly gains versus the dollar. Yen benefits from strong GDP.

17 Feb 2025

Dollar losses mount as markets prepare for US CPI. An upside CPI surprise to spice up Powell's testimony. Trump could open a new round of tariffs. Gold drops from a new record high.

12 Feb 2025

Trump opens a new round of tariffs, the EU is next. Mixed US data keep the door shut to Fed rate cut. Dollar benefits, risk appetite remains fragile. Gold at a new record high, oil tries to find its footing.

10 Feb 2025

The US dollar rebounded somewhat against most of its major peers on Thursday, extending its losses only against the turbocharged yen, which continued to gain on the hawkish rhetoric by BoJ officials.

7 Feb 2025

The dollar fell against all its major peers yesterday, extending its latest correction triggered by Trump's decision to delay tariffs on Mexico and Canada. Today, the greenback is reclaiming some of the lost ground.

6 Feb 2025

Amidst these geopolitical developments and with markets on their toes regarding additional comments from Trump about trade tariffs, a crammed data calendar might force market participants to refocus on the real economy.

5 Feb 2025

Dollar pulls back after Mexico and Canada agree with Trump. But rebounds after China announced retaliatory tariffs. Aussie and Kiwi are today's main losers.

4 Feb 2025

Trump announces tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China. Stocks and cryptos under severe pressure as dollar surges. A busy data calendar today that also includes Fed speakers. Gold in the red, but oil rallies ahead of OPEC+ meeting.

3 Feb 2025

Risk appetite appears to be on the rise since Monday’s disastrous sessions in equity markets, as US technology stocks staged a solid recovery yesterday.

29 Jan 2025

A new week begins with the markets finding themselves jumping from the frying pan into the fire, as President Trump is starting to implement his aggressive trade strategy.

27 Jan 2025

Dollar slips on reports that Trump will not impose tariffs on day one. But rebounds after Trump threatens Canada and Mexico. Stock futures slip but immediately recover.

21 Jan 2025

Markets are in a relatively good mood; Trump's second presidency will commence today; Dollar takes losses, while the crypto market is thriving; Yen tries to benefit from BoJ expectations; oil struggles.

20 Jan 2025

Mixed US CPI report results in a risk-on market reaction; Both stocks and bitcoin record sizeable gains; Today's US data prints could upset markets again; Yen benefits from BoJ rate hike talk; pound suffering lingers.

16 Jan 2025

Strong US labour market data dent Fed rate cut chances; The 10-year US yield climbs as dollar's gains persist; The pound is probably reliving the September 2022 events.

13 Jan 2025

After a rare US bank holiday yesterday, markets are preparing for a plethora of US labour market data.

10 Jan 2025

Euro/dollar is edging lower again today, as the dollar is trying to recover from this week’s underperformance, while dollar/yen is hovering just below the 158 level.

8 Jan 2025

Markets are gradually preparing for an eventful week; Trump's rhetoric overshadows US data prints; Dollar maintains this week's gains, euro/dollar closer to parity; Gold and bitcoin rally for opposite reasons.

3 Jan 2025

Markets remain in holiday mode; Dollar maintains most of last week's gains; US debt ceiling debate resurfaces, hits risk-sentiment; Yen and bitcoin suffering continues.

30 Dec 2024

The US dollar rebounded against most of its peers on Monday and remained on the front foot on Tuesday, as the lack of major economic releases due to a shortened Christmas week may allow monetary policy expectations to remain the main driver in the FX arena.

24 Dec 2024

US retail sales on the agenda today, but Fed rate cut looks secure; Dow Jones experiences its longest negative daily streak since 2018; Pound gains following strong labour market data; Government crisis in Canada; Loonie could get a respite from the CPI data.

17 Dec 2024

Risk appetite took a hit yesterday, as US stock indices and the cryptocurrency market suffered losses. The S&P 500 index lost around 40 points and the Nasdaq 100 index led the correction.

10 Dec 2024

Another data-rich and eventful week begins, as the market adjusts to changes in the geopolitical scene. The fall of the Assad regime in Syria is altering the dynamics in the Middle East, uniting former antagonists like Turkey and Israel.

9 Dec 2024

With the US dollar underperforming across the board during yesterday's session and US stock indices failing to make new all-time highs, the focus turns to the US labour market report.

6 Dec 2024

The US dollar traded mixed against its major peers yesterday, but it seems to be on the front foot against most of them today.

4 Dec 2024

With US market participants returning rejuvenated from the long weekend, an important week commences, essentially marking the start of a period up to December 19, when the last central bank meetings for 2024 will be held.

2 Dec 2024

Dollar traders lock gaze on PCE inflation numbers. Inflation stickiness could increase Fed pause chances. Yen strengthens on safe-haven demand.

27 Nov 2024

The US dollar recharged today after US President-elect Donald Trump said that he will impose a 25% tariff on all imports from Canada and Mexico and that he will charge an additional 10% on Chinese goods.

26 Nov 2024

Possible ceasefire in Lebanon, gold dives. A shortened week in the US due to Thanksgiving celebrations. Dollar loses ground against euro and yen; bitcoin fails at $100k.

25 Nov 2024

The markets reacted negatively to the perceived escalation and the aggressive rhetoric from both sides, with gold recording its best two-day rally since early March, when the markets were mentally preparing for the Fed rate easing cycle.

20 Nov 2024

Equity markets were in a perky mood on Tuesday as a recovery on Wall Street helped Asian stock markets advance, although European shares were more mixed.

19 Nov 2024

President-elect Trump is gradually assembling his cabinet, with the market anticipating the most crucial appointment, the Treasury Secretary.

13 Nov 2024

The markets continue to digest Trump’s victory and last Thursday's Fed dovish rate cut, with most market participants now speculating on the course of action of the new administration as the president-elect is assembling his cabinet.

11 Nov 2024

After hitting a four-month high on the heels of Donald Trump's return to the White House, the dollar is pulling back today, as traders may have decided to lock some profits after the sharp rally and ahead of the Fed decision later today.

7 Nov 2024

The dollar skyrocketed during the Asian session today, and it appears to be headed for its biggest one-day gain since March 2020.

6 Nov 2024

The recent, relatively quiet, market sessions were interrupted yesterday, with a strong correction recorded in both equities and gold.

1 Nov 2024

Market participants are gradually preparing for an action-packed week, with Friday’s US jobs report being the key event, that also includes some major earnings releases. Alphabet will report today, followed by Microsoft and Meta tomorrow, and Amazon and Apple on Thursday.

29 Oct 2024

The next Fed meeting will be held two days after the election date and, assuming an eventless election process occurs, Chairman Powell et al will evaluate the progress made since the September aggressive rate cut.

25 Oct 2024

The US dollar continues to enjoy strong demand, outperforming its main counterparts. In particular, euro/dollar is trading at the lowest level since early August, and dollar/yen is hovering a tad below the 151 area.

22 Oct 2024

The euro suffered another weak session yesterday, with the euro/dollar pair dropping below the key 200-day simple moving average and euro/pound fully erasing the recent UK CPI-induced correction.

18 Oct 2024

Both the US dollar and main US equity indices enjoyed another strong session yesterday.

15 Oct 2024

China might have played a key role in gold’s performance, but, at the same time, it offers little assistance to the oil rally as the market remains very pessimistic about the impact of the new set of Chinese support measures.

11 Oct 2024

Strong US data dent chances of a 50bps Fed rate cut; Plethora of Fed speakers on the wires today. Dollar enjoys strong gains, stocks rally unexpectedly. Oil pushes higher as gold's retreat continues.

7 Oct 2024

Fed's Powell talks down expectations for another 50bps rate cut. Dollar benefits, US stocks shake off the initial negative reaction.

1 Oct 2024

The dollar slipped against most of its major peers after Friday’s data revealed that the headline PCE price index slowed more than expected in August.

30 Sep 2024

Increased expectations for another 50bps Fed cut. Dollar continues to suffer but euro's strength is perplexing.

25 Sep 2024

Since the first days of Artificial Intelligence’s rapid expansion into various industries, the financial sector has been one of the leading adopters of these technologies.

24 Sep 2024

Dollar tumbles on bets of more aggressive Fed rate cuts. BoE keeps rates steady, reiterating cation about future cuts.BoJ stands pat, Ueda says more rate hikes are coming. S&P 500, Dow Jones and gold hit new record highs.

20 Sep 2024

Fed lowers interest rates by 50bps. New dot plot signals another 50bps cuts by December. Wall Street closes in the red, futures point to higher open. BoE and BoJ take the central bank torch.

19 Sep 2024

Stocks in the green as a 50bps Fed rate cut is expected. US retail sales today could prolong dollar's weakness. Loonie could suffer from another weak CPI report. Gold remains bid as US yields continue to drop.

17 Sep 2024

Mixed movements in FX but the yen remains on the front foot. Stocks recorded their best weekly performance of 2024. Another assassination attempt against Trump. Bitcoin suffers while gold reaches a new all-time high.

16 Sep 2024

Mixed movements in equities as markets prepare for CPI. Strong possibility for a downside surprise in inflation. US presidential debate dominates headlines. Bitcoin suffers while gold and yen rally.

11 Sep 2024

Equities turn positive, but sentiment is fragile. US presidential debate today could prove market moving. UK labour market data supports the pound. Bitcoin gains as risk sentiment improves, gold is range-bound.

10 Sep 2024

Dollar slides as data offer little respite to concerned investors. NFP to accelerate somewhat, but PMI surveys pose downside risks.

6 Sep 2024

Yen and franc gain, aussie the main loser. Wall Street tumbles on risk-off September start - ISM mfg. PMI rekindles economic concerns. Oil collapses on prospect of Libyan accord.

4 Sep 2024

Markets are preparing for an action-packed week. The US dollar is on the front foot following the bank holiday. Focus turns to the ISM manufacturing survey today. Gold drops, oil recovers but outlook remains mixed.

3 Sep 2024

Dollar pauses slide as jobs and inflation data awaited. Yen pulls back but hawkish BoJ signals keep it elevated. Wall Street awaits Nvidia, oil retreats on demand worries.

28 Aug 2024

Dollar rebounds despite jobless claims increase. Traders position for Fed Chair Powell's Jackson Hole speech. Yen rebounds as BoJ's Ueda appears willing to continue hiking rates. Wall Street slips as tech shares weigh, gold pulls back.

23 Aug 2024

Stocks in the green again as investors await the Jackson Hole gathering. Economists look for strong Fed easing in 2024 despite recession talk dissipating. Dollar remains on the back foot against most currencies.

20 Aug 2024

US inflation eases further in July but market reaction is muted. Wall Street unimpressed, dollar mixed. Yen and pound supported by upbeat GDP data.

15 Aug 2024

Stocks edge higher as gold benefits from geopolitical risks. Pound rallies despite shock claimant count change. French political issues return to the foreground. RBNZ meeting could lead to significant kiwi underperformance.

13 Aug 2024

Yen pullback stopped by hawkish BoJ Summary. Fed cut bets remain dovish, traders await next week's data. Tech shares drag Wall Street down again. Gold rebounds, but remains well off its records.

8 Aug 2024

Markets continue to recover led by the Nikkei 225 index. BoJ comments result in yen underperformance. Light calendar again today, focus on geopolitics. Kiwi benefits from strong labour market data.

7 Aug 2024

Tech stocks lead selloff in equities amid recession fears, disappointing earnings. Yen extends gains as safe havens rally but dollar mixed. Will today's nonfarm payrolls report calm markets or add to jitters?

2 Aug 2024

BoJ announces rate hike and bond tapering. Focus turns to US data and the Fed. Australian CPI fails to record a significant downside surprise. Gold and oil jump higher due to Middle East developments.

31 Jul 2024

Fed expectations and US election affect sentiment. Euro remains on the back foot against the dollar. PBoC announces a surprise rate cut. Gold suffers, aussie and kiwi losses pile up.

25 Jul 2024

Markets in risk-off mode after outage. Biden withdraws from Presidential race. Gold and oil feel the heat of strong dollar.

22 Jul 2024

US stocks rally continues after Chairman Powell's comments. French developments and ECB doves keep euro in check. China reacts to bond market rally, but real issues persist.

10 Jul 2024

US jobs data confirms bets of two Fed rate cuts. Dollar slides ahead of Powell testimony, US CPI numbers. Euro gaps down as French election results in hung parliament. Wall Street at fresh records, gold jumps, oil pulls back.

8 Jul 2024

US stocks rally after Chairman Powell's comments. Focus on key US data today ahead of Thursday's bank holiday. Dovish ECB commentary to keep euro under pressure.

3 Jul 2024

European stock markets higher after French elections result. Key euro area data today as the annual ECB forum starts. Dollar on the back foot amidst a very busy week. Yen remains under pressure.

1 Jul 2024

Dollar rises as investors digest Fed remarks. Dollar/yen breaks 160, triggers intervention warnings. Wall Street trades in the green, AI still the main driver.

27 Jun 2024

US stocks edge higher amidst quiet newsflow. French elections are around the corner. Aussie and loonie benefit from hotter CPI reports. Yen remains under pressure.

26 Jun 2024

Dollar stands tall after SNB cut and BoE's dovish hold. Yen enters intervention zone as Japan's underlying inflation falls. Euro slips on weak PMIs, US PMIs next in focus.Nasdaq tumbles as Nvidia hit by profit taking ahead of triple witching.

21 Jun 2024

Back in action with a full US data calendar and Fedspeak. BoE meets but unlikely to produce headlines. SNB cuts rates and remains willing to intervene in FX markets. Yen underperforms as Japanese officials remain quiet.

20 Jun 2024

Fedspeak could prove market-moving this week. Retail sales could surprise on the downside. RBA members discussed again to hike rates. Dollar still in charge but aussie rallies.

18 Jun 2024

Euro hits 6-week low as risk premium for French debt jumps. But equities mixed as selloff eases. Trio of central bank decisions eyed.

17 Jun 2024

Dollar awaits US CPI data and Fed projections. Euro still feels the heat of EU elections. Nasdaq and S&P 500 hit fresh records ahead of Fed.

12 Jun 2024

ECB cuts rates but outlook remains unclear. Market is focusing on the US labour market data. Weaker prints could open the door to a dovish Fed meeting. Stock markets could suffer if there is an upside surprise today.

7 Jun 2024

Gold prices climbed to 2368 USD per troy ounce on Thursday, continuing the upward momentum for the second session. This surge comes as market expectations adjust to the likelihood of future interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, fuelled by recent employment data.

6 Jun 2024

Soft US data continues to pile up, boosting Fed rate cut bets; But dollar on steadier footing ahead of ISM services PMI; Bank of Canada expected to cut rates today, loonie slips; Oil slide deepens, stocks struggle for direction

5 Jun 2024

Monday's weaker ISM survey pushes the dollar lower. Euro/dollar rallies to a 3-month high ahead of the ECB. BoC could announce a rate cut tomorrow; loonie may suffer. Oil tanks as bearish factors multiply.

4 Jun 2024

ECB cuts pared back after CPI uptick, but Fed hopes rise on softer core PCE; BoC to likely join ECB in cutting rates this week after GDP miss; Upbeat Asian PMIs boost equities ahead of US jobs report; Oil prices muted as OPEC+ decision sends mixed signals on output.

3 Jun 2024

Brent crude oil prices have rebounded to $81.05 per barrel this Monday, stabilizing after recent selling pressure. The market's focus now turns to the outcomes of the OPEC+ meeting held over the weekend, where members agreed to extend collective production cuts until the end of 2024.

3 Jun 2024

Dollar pulls back ahead of core PCE price index. Euro awaits Eurozone flash CPI data. Wall Street closes in the red, oil extends slide.

31 May 2024

US stock indices under pressure as yields climb. German CPI could dictate next week's ECB rhetoric. Yen underperformance lingers; all eyes on Friday's Tokyo CPI.

29 May 2024

US dollar stabilizes after profit-taking pullback - Investors agree with Fed's "higher for longer" view. Wall Street rebounds as AI remains main driver. Gold gains, but remains well off its record.

27 May 2024

Rate cut expectations take another hit after upbeat PMIs. Dollar rises to 10-day high, Nvidia rally unable to lift Wall Street. Higher for longer weighs on oil and gold.

24 May 2024

FOMC minutes in the spotlight today. Mixed UK CPI probably keeps the door closed to a June move. RBNZ surprises with its hawkishness and kiwi benefits. Nvidia reports after the US market close.

22 May 2024

Fed policymakers maintain caution ahead of minutes as risk appetite ebbs. Commodities retreat from highs amid hawkish Fed, calm in Middle East. Dollar inches higher, ether jumps 19% on spot ETF hopes.

21 May 2024

US import prices see largest surge in two years. Investors scale back Fed rate cut bets. Yen slides on BoJ bond operation, Ueda's remarks. Wall Street pulls back after hitting fresh record highs.

17 May 2024

Dollar recovers somewhat while US stocks' rally stalls. PPI and Fed Chairman Powell could wake up the market later today. Mixed UK labour data complicate the BoE's outlook.

14 May 2024

Dollar gains slightly on hawkish Fed remarksю Investors scale back their Fed rate cut bets. China's CPI rises for the third straight month. US stocks stay supported despite rebound in yields.

13 May 2024

US labor market cools more than expected. Dollar slides as two rate cuts this year become more likely. Wall Street cheers prospect of lower interest rates.

7 May 2024

Risk appetite returns after dovish Fed, but will jobs report spoil the party? Apple to likely secure weekly gains for Wall Street; Yen rally gets additional boost from softer dollar after suspected interventions

3 May 2024

Fed appears less hawkish than expected. Dollar and Treasury yields pull back. Yen rallies on another round of suspected intervention. Wall Street trades cautiously ahead of NFPs.

2 May 2024

Stocks feeling more positive following the US PMI miss. Busy earnings calendar as focus remains on US data prints. Dollar/yen remains a tad below 155 ahead of the BoJ meeting. Aussie benefits from stronger CPI report.

24 Apr 2024

Dollar loses ground against risk-linked currencies but yen continues to slide to new 34-year low. Stocks rebound, gold falls on easing geopolitical concerns.

23 Apr 2024

Global markets in a better mood amid lack of Iran-Israel escalation. Stocks recover after sharp selloff, oil and gold prices turn down. Busy week ahead for economic data releases and tech earnings.

22 Apr 2024

Euro edges higher despite continued hawkish commentary from Fed officials. Geopolitical developments cast doubt on ECB June rate cut. Yen fails to make considerable gains as market looks to Friday's CPI data.

18 Apr 2024

Stocks remain under pressure as Fedspeak and US data dent rate cuts chances. Dollar remains dominant against both the euro and the yen. UK inflation surprises on the upside, the pound tries to rally. A plethora of Fed, ECB and BoE speakers to keep the market on its toes today.

17 Apr 2024

Nonfarm payrolls smash forecasts, reaffirming labor market strength. But dollar unable to hold onto gains, as stock markets race higher. Gold hits new record highs, defying rising yields and geopolitics.

8 Apr 2024

Gold cruises to new all-time high in thin holiday trading. Yen steady in a narrow range, dollar braces for key events. Stock markets keep rising, with some help from Chinese data.

1 Apr 2024

Threats of FX intervention help yen to stabilize near three-decade lows. Dollar and stocks take a step back, Bitcoin jumps in anticipation of halving. Shortage of liquidity could be an important market theme this week.

26 Mar 2024

Wall Street leads rally in equity markets, fuelled by rate cut optimism. US dollar stages surprise rebound amid US exceptionalism. Pound slides on BoE's dovish tilt, yen steadies, PBOC loosens grip on yuan.

22 Mar 2024

US dollar gains as traders brace for hawkish Fed. Yen tumbles despite BoJ's historic decision. Loonie slides on cooler than expected Canadian inflation. Wall Street gains ahead of Fed, oil extends advance.

20 Mar 2024

BoJ ends negative rates and yield curve control in historic move, but yen can't catch a break as Ueda signals ongoing accommodative stance.

19 Mar 2024

Dollar stages comeback as US data fuels speculation of fewer Fed cuts. Stocks and Bitcoin take a step back, oil climbs after Ukraine drone attacks. Yen traders play the guessing game ahead of next week's rate decision.

15 Mar 2024

After hot CPI inflation, dollar awaits PPI and retail sales data. Yen on the back foot as BoJ March hike bets decrease - S&P 500 and Nasdaq pull back, gold rebounds

14 Mar 2024

Dollar trades cautiously ahead of inflation numbers. Yen pulls back on Ueda's and Suzuki's remarks. Pound retreats but BoE still expected to cut rates after Fed - S&P 500 and Nasdaq slide, Bitcoin hits new record high.

12 Mar 2024

Dollar in limbo after mixed signals from US employment report. Japanese yen and British pound capitalize most on dollar's troubles. Gold hits another record, but high-flying stocks correct lower

11 Mar 2024

Gold soars to new record highs as Fed chief prepares to testify. Bitcoin also hits all-time peaks, but retreats alongside tech stocks. Bank of Canada rate decision and UK budget on the menu too.

6 Mar 2024

PMI awaited ahead of Powell's testimony and NFP. Yen slide pauses after accelerating Tokyo CPIs. Aussie and kiwi slip as China announces ambitious growth target. Equities retreat ahead of key events, gold and bitcoin rally.

5 Mar 2024

BoJ's Takata signals that policy adjustment is approaching. Dollar braces for PCE inflation data. Wall Street pulls back, Bitcoin surges above $60,000.

29 Feb 2024

Aussie and kiwi take a dive as Australian CPI, RBNZ ease rate hike fears. China's property troubles also weigh. Wall Street and dollar await PCE data for direction.

28 Feb 2024

Stock markets hit new record highs after stellar Nvidia earnings. Euro surrenders early gains as German economic gloom intensifies. Dollar recovers with help from solid data, risk-linked currencies shine.

23 Feb 2024

Fed minutes reveal concerns about lowering rates too soon. Rate cut bets are pushed back but dollar remains unimpressed. Kiwi continues to gain on increasing RBNZ hike speculation. Wall Street closes mixed, Nvidia beats earnings estimates.

22 Feb 2024

Dollar gets knocked down ahead of FOMC meeting minutes. Gold recovers more ground, China-related assets gain after rate cut. Nvidia earnings later today will set the tone in stock markets.

21 Feb 2024

Dollar trades mixed as traders await tomorro's Fed minutes. Kiwi extends gains on bets that the RBNZ could hike again. Aussie remains unimpressed by hawkish RBA minutes. China announces biggest ever cut in 5-year LPR.

20 Feb 2024

US producer prices come in hot, but dollar cannot sustain gains. Stock markets take a step back, Nvidia earnings to set the tone. Gold recovers recent losses with some help from geopolitics.

19 Feb 2024

"Higher for longer" fears ease as US consumers spend less. Pullback in yields propels S&P 500 to another record close. Dollar softness props up euro as ECB doves get more vocal. Early rate cut hopes thrown a lifeline.

16 Feb 2024

Dollar rallies across the board after higher-than-expected CPIs. Investors scale back their rate cut bets, get closer to Fed's dot plot. Dollar/yen surges above 150, triggers intervention warnings. Pound extends declines after UK CPIs, awaits tomorrow's GDP.

14 Feb 2024

Wall Street eases from highs as investors on standby for US inflation update. Dollar supported as yields crawl higher, yen resumes slide. Pound lifted by strong jobs data. Bitcoin soars above $50,000.

13 Feb 2024

Dollar extends retreat as traders await next catalyst. Yen slides as BoJ signals no rush to raise interest rates. Chinese markets supported by more stabilizing efforts. Wall Street rallies, gold holds steady, oil gains.

8 Feb 2024

Dollar slides, but uptrend remains intact. Kiwi gains on China news and New Zealand jobs data. Aussie also higher as RBA maintains tightening bias.

7 Feb 2024

Gold edges lower, dollar shines after another round of rosy US data. Australian dollar recovers on RBA decision and China stimulus hopes. Shares on Wall Street lose momentum, but remain near record highs.

6 Feb 2024

Surprisingly strong US employment report sends dollar higher. Stock markets hit new record highs despite Trump's tariff threats. Oil comes crashing down, ISM data and RBA decision next.

5 Feb 2024

Wall Street bounces back as earnings beats more than offset disappointments; Dollar struggles as mixed US data sets the tone ahead of January jobs report.

2 Feb 2024

Dollar gains, but Treasury yields slide - BoE to stand pat, focus to fall on guidance - Wall Street tumbles, awaits more earnings results.

1 Feb 2024

Stocks perky ahead of Fed decision as US data and China measures lift optimism; Dollar and yields little changed after goldilocks reports, NFP eyed next; Oil and gold spike on geopolitical concerns amid fresh ME tensions...

29 Jan 2024

The European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged yesterday and did not really provide any fresh signals about the path of monetary policy. President Lagarde stressed that it was still premature...

26 Jan 2024

Economists Brace for US Economic Growth Slowdown in Q4 2023: Analysts are preparing for a significant deceleration in the United States' economic growth in the fourth quarter of 2023...

25 Jan 2024

The spotlight will fall squarely on the European Central Bank rate decision today. Market pricing suggests the ECB will do nothing, so the action in financial markets will come mostly from the commentary...

25 Jan 2024

Gold prices experienced a slight decline in Asian markets on Wednesday, reflecting a week-long pattern of steady trading amid growing uncertainties over potential U.S. interest rate cuts this year...

24 Jan 2024

The US dollar traded higher against most of the major currencies on Tuesday, losing some ground only against the risk-linked aussie, kiwi and loonie. That said, the greenback is on the back foot today...

24 Jan 2024

The US dollar index is exhibiting a steady performance as it hovers around the 103.00 mark, with the financial markets poised for the release of significant US economic data later this week...

23 Jan 2024

The yen was the protagonist on Tuesday, coming under some selling interest after the BoJ kept its ultra-loose policy unchanged as expected and lowered its forecasts for core inflation...

23 Jan 2024

The cryptocurrency market experienced a downward spiral recently, with Bitcoin (BTC) leading the way. After a brief bounce during Martin Luther King's holiday, institutional investors returned...

22 Jan 2024

Shares on Wall Street reached a new all-time high last week, as the enthusiasm surrounding artificial intelligence went into overdrive and another round of solid economic...

22 Jan 2024

Gold prices found themselves on steadier ground despite a week of steep declines. Growing skepticism about early interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve has weighed...

19 Jan 2024

Apple and semiconductors push Nasdaq 100 to new record high; But Fed repricing limits gains outside of tech as yields edge up; Dollar holds firm, pound slips on data, yen propped up by verbal intervention

19 Jan 2024

BTCUSD, the Bitcoin to US Dollar trading pair, finds itself in a tight range as it extends its sideways movement. The digital coin has faced challenges in recent trading sessions...

19 Jan 2024

The US dollar continued gaining against most of its counterparts on Wednesday, losing ground only versus the euro and the pound. That said, today it is pulling back...

18 Jan 2024

The US dollar rose sharply against all its major counterparts on Tuesday, extending its gains today, as Fed Governor Waller said that while inflation is within...

17 Jan 2024

Dovish expectations for the major central banks suffered a setback on Tuesday after ECB Governing Council member Robert Holzmann cast doubt on the prospect of any rate cuts in 2024...

16 Jan 2024

After brushing aside a hotter-than-expected CPI report last week, investors betting on an imminent pivot by the Fed were emboldened on Friday from a very soft set of producer prices...

15 Jan 2024

Gold prices experienced a notable uptick on Friday, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East that ignited a surge in safe-haven demand...

12 Jan 2024

Global markets went on a rollercoaster ride on Thursday after the US inflation report, but ultimately ended exactly where they started. Inflation as measured by the consumer price index came in hotter than expected...

12 Jan 2024

The US dollar pulled back against most of the other major currencies on Wednesday, gaining ground only against the yen, and closing the day virtually unchanged against the kiwi and the loonie...

11 Jan 2024

The US dollar resumed its recovery against all its major counterparts on Tuesday, although it is trading steady on Wednesday. That said, this time, the dollar’s recovery...

10 Jan 2024

Stock markets staged a ferocious rally on Monday, with the S&P 500 nearly erasing all of last week’s decline to approach its record highs once again...

9 Jan 2024

A mixed batch of economic data releases left the US dollar and equity markets without a clear direction on Friday. On the bright side, the US employment report...

9 Jan 2024

As the new week unfolds, investors exhibit a cautious approach, reflected in the stable position of the US Dollar (USD) Index near 102.50, breaking a three-week losing streak. US stock index futures indicate a negative trend...

8 Jan 2024

Expectations that the Federal Reserve would aggressively slash interest rates this year took a knock ahead of Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report as investors repositioned themselves following...

5 Jan 2024

European stock markets exhibited a mixed response on Wednesday, marking a moment of equilibrium after the robust risk rally that characterized the end of the previous year...

4 Jan 2024

Markets wavered after the Fed published the minutes of its December policy meeting on Wednesday as investors weighed the prospect of rate cuts amid mixed signals from policymakers...

4 Jan 2024

The dawn of 2024 saw Asian stock markets off to a restrained start, as the shadow of China's economic slowdown and the aftermath of a severe earthquake in Japan cast uncertainty over the region...

3 Jan 2024

The US dollar began the year on a strong footing on Tuesday, accelerating its advance through the day and even recording gains of more than 1% against some currencies...

3 Jan 2024

The US dollar began the first trading day of 2024 on a strong footing against its major counterparts, losing some ground only against the aussie and the pound. Following an uneventful final week of 2023...

2 Jan 2024

JPMorgan Chase's Ascend in Weekly Impulse Wave and Its Trajectory: JPMorgan Chase, a pivotal player in the financial sector, is currently experiencing a robust upward trend, encapsulated...

1 Jan 2024