The USD/JPY pair has continued its rally, reaching a key long-term resistance level of 159.60, marking a significant milestone in its upward trajectory. The swift upmove in the Asian session has led to increased volatility, raising concerns about the potential for FX intervention to stabilize the market. Abrupt intraday movements in the pair have added
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As traders in Europe wake up to a nervy currency market, the recent sharp reversal of the yen from its slide past 160 per dollar on Monday has sparked speculation. Some have suggested that Tokyo could be behind the move, especially as the jump in the yen to a session-high of 156.55 per dollar came
The EUR/USD pair has shown signs of gaining ground, reaching 1.0710 amid a weaker US Dollar on Monday. This movement in the major pair can be attributed to various economic factors influencing the foreign exchange market. The US PCE inflation data, which rose by 2.7% YoY in March, surpassing expectations, has played a role in
Local Chinese authorities have made the decision to lift restrictions on Tesla cars following the successful compliance of the company’s vehicles manufactured in China with the country’s data security regulations. This development occurred as Tesla CEO Elon Musk made a surprise visit to Beijing and engaged in discussions with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, coinciding with
The EUR/USD pair has been on a rollercoaster ride, starting a recovery wave from the 1.0600 zone. Despite testing the 1.0598 low, the bulls managed to make an appearance and push the pair above the 1.0650 and 1.0680 resistance levels. However, the bears are showing some activity near the 1.0740 level, causing the pair to
In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing financial landscape, it is more important than ever to conduct thorough due diligence before making any investment decisions. Whether you are considering investing in cryptocurrencies, contracts for difference (CFDs), or any other financial instruments, understanding the risks involved is crucial. These complex instruments come with a high risk of losing
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting in May is highly anticipated, with expectations of no change in the Fed funds target range. The Fed is likely to maintain the target range at 5.25%-5.50%, given persistent inflation above the 2.0% target. Despite the hot PCE inflation data, coupled with strong employment growth, the Fed has
Bill Gates, the tech billionaire turned philanthropist, has issued a warning regarding the fight against polio. Despite the efforts and billions of dollars poured into the cause, success is not guaranteed. While celebrating a $500 million pledge from Saudi Arabia towards combating polio over the next five years, Gates highlighted that there is still a
Thailand recently appointed former energy executive, Pichai Chunhavajira, as the country’s new finance minister, tasked with the challenging job of revitalizing Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy. The 75-year-old, who previously served as an adviser to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, now steps into the role of finance minister and deputy prime minister, as announced by the official
The Bank of Japan monetary policy meeting minutes for the March meeting are set to be released on Thursday, May 2. While the minutes are dated, they could provide insight into the requirements for raising interest rates in the future. With the USD/JPY hovering around the 158 level, investors will closely monitor any comments from
Russia’s senior security official, Dmitry Medvedev, has made it clear that if the U.S. proceeds with confiscating its frozen currency reserves in the West, Russia will retaliate by seizing the assets of U.S. citizens and investors within its borders. This tit-for-tat escalation comes in response to a bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives
According to a report from the Centre for Macroeconomic Analysis and Short-Term Forecasting, Russia is facing a stagnation in its industrial production and investments. This stagnation is coupled with a deterioration in exports, declining profitability in most industries, and a shortage of imported components and raw materials. The transition to stagnation is already visible in