The dollar has experienced fluctuations this week against other major currencies, easing off a one-week high in response to recent economic data. The U.S. currency faced downward pressure against the Japanese yen following a rebound, as traders reacted to firmer-than-expected employment figures and the possibility of a looming economic downturn. The yen and the Swiss
admin
In a recent incident at China’s Ningbo port, a hazardous goods container exploded on the YM Mobility ship, owned by Taiwanese vessel owner Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. Fortunately, there were no casualties or injuries reported. The explosion resulted in a fire that has since been brought under control, with all individuals on board safely
The most recent Consumer Price Index (CPI) report from China for the month of July revealed some interesting data. According to MUFG FX analyst Lee Hardman, the headline inflation increased slightly by 0.3 points to 0.5% in July. However, the core measure of inflation saw a decline to 0.4% from 0.6% in the previous months.
Gold prices have been on a rollercoaster ride over the past week, with significant fluctuations in a short period of time. This extreme volatility can be attributed to various factors influencing the market sentiment towards the precious metal. From a technical perspective, gold managed to bounce back after touching its 50-day moving average, indicating some
The GBP/USD pair has seen an uptrend in recent days, with the US Federal Reserve expected to implement a rate cut in September. The CME FedWatch tool indicates that markets are fully pricing in a quarter-basis point interest rate cut by the Fed next month. This anticipation of a rate cut is putting pressure on
The Founder, CEO, and CIO of ARK Invest, Cathie Wood, recently raised concerns about the discrepancies between the current 10-year Treasury bond yield and the Fed Funds Rate. Wood suggested that the metal-to-gold ratio indicates that the Treasury bond yield should be at around 2% today, rather than the 3.8% or 5% levels seen in
Jeffrey Schmid of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City recently expressed his opinion on the current state of inflation and monetary policy. He stated that if inflation continues to come in low, it would be appropriate to adjust policy accordingly. Schmid mentioned that the Fed’s current stance on policy is not overly restrictive and
The Australian Dollar (AUD) rose near 0.6580 during recent trading sessions, marking a significant increase of 0.80%. This surge can be attributed to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) reaffirmation of their hawkish tone and a boost in commodity prices which has made the AUD a strong performer in the market. The RBA has maintained
The recent release of the Bank of Japan’s summary of opinions has sparked discussions among market participants. The bearish comments from BoJ policymakers have raised concerns about the future trajectory of the Yen. However, Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida’s efforts to soften Governor Ueda’s aggressive remarks have helped stabilize the markets. The BoJ’s projection of reaching
The recent rate hike in Japan has sparked debates about its impact on the yen and the USD/YEN pair. Traditionally, higher rates on the yen should be bullish for the currency and bearish for the pair. However, post the rate hike, the pair actually rallied, creating uncertainty about the future trends. Japanese investors might decide
In a recent development, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decided to keep its key interest rate unchanged, which was in line with market expectations. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted to retain the repo rate at 6.50%, marking the ninth consecutive policy meeting where the rate remained the same. This decision was supported by
Italy’s banking sector has been under scrutiny in recent years, particularly following a sovereign debt crisis and the government rescue of Banca Monte dei Paschi. However, there is a sense of renewed optimism amongst analysts who believe that Italy may be on the cusp of a significant wave of mergers and acquisitions. Antonio Reale, co-head