The USD/JPY currency pair finds itself under considerable pressure, with a continuous negative trend observed over the past four trading days. This decline positions the exchange rate perilously close to its year-to-date (YTD) low, showcasing a fundamental shift in market sentiment. The intricate interplay of differing monetary policies adopted by the U.S. Federal Reserve and
The exchange rate between the US Dollar (USD) and the Swiss Franc (CHF) has recently shown an appreciation in favor of the USD, primarily driven by new data regarding US inflation. As of the latest readings, the odds for an aggressive interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve (Fed) in September have significantly decreased, a
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Dutch challenger bank Bunq is making waves in the financial technology industry with its ambitious plans to increase its global headcount by 70% this year. The bank, which currently operates in various markets across the European Union, is looking to expand into new regions such as the U.K. and the United States. This move is
When analyzing the current state of the New Zealand Dollar (NZD), experts from UOB have suggested that the currency could potentially test the 0.6115 level. This projection is based on the condition that the NZD remains below 0.6185. However, it is important to note that a significant break below the 0.6115 level is not anticipated
The EUR/USD pair is currently holding steady above the 1.1000 mark as traders eagerly await the European Central Bank (ECB) policy decision. Despite reduced bets for a more aggressive Federal Reserve easing, the USD remains strong and is capping gains for the major currency pair. Traders are displaying reluctance ahead of the key central bank
Asian shares bounced on Thursday, tracking a tech-driven rally on Wall Street. The dollar also held onto gains after U.S. core inflation surprised slightly on the upside, dashing hopes of a large rate cut by the Federal Reserve next week. The data showed that the core consumer price index rose 0.28% in August, higher than
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has been on a selling spree, offloading a significant portion of its Bank of America shares. The conglomerate has sold more than $7 billion worth of BofA shares since mid-July, reducing its stake to 11%. In a recent regulatory filing, it was revealed that Berkshire sold 5.8 million BofA shares in
Gold prices have been consolidating below the $2,530 resistance level against the US Dollar. There is a key contracting triangle forming with support at $2,495 on the 4-hour chart. Despite staying above the $2,480 zone, the price has struggled to make significant gains. The recent upward move above $2,500 was met with resistance at the
Following the closely watched debate between Republican Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, Wall Street remained on edge as investors sought clarity on key policy issues. The combative debate covered topics ranging from the economy to immigration and legal woes, but left investors with few new details on issues that could impact markets.
The EUR/JPY pair has been on a downtrend for the second consecutive day, hitting a one-month low. This decline can be attributed to a softer risk tone in the market, along with increased bets for a rate hike by the Bank of Japan (BoJ), which has bolstered the Japanese Yen (JPY) and exerted downward pressure
Gold prices experienced a 0.30% increase on Tuesday, driven by a combination of factors including a decline in US Treasury yields and a weakening US dollar. Traders are closely watching for the release of important US inflation data, as well as the upcoming presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, which could have a