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Dollar Rebound On Upbeat U.S. Economic Indicators
Market Summary The U.S. dollar rebounded after being weighed down earlier in the week by softer-than-expected PPI and CPI readings. The turnaround was driven by stronger-than-anticipated U.S. Retail Sales growth and Initial Jobless Claims, which eased recession fears and bolstered the dollar’s strength in the last session. Wall Street reacted positively to the upbeat economicContinue Reading
Dollar Eases on Soft PPI Reading
Market Summary Market risk appetite improved following the release of U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) data, which came in lower than expected at 0.1%, below both the market consensus and the previous reading. This softer inflation figure suggests that inflationary pressures in the U.S. may be easing, prompting markets to increase their expectations for aContinue Reading
Gold Price Stimulates by Geopolitical Tension
Market Summary Gold prices experienced their largest gain in three weeks, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East and the easing of the U.S. dollar as markets await the crucial CPI reading due on Wednesday. Gold has surged to an all-time high above $2,460, as uncertainties surrounding developments in both the Middle East andContinue Reading
Japanese Yen Eases On BoJ Dovish Statement
Market Summary The Japanese Yen eased on Wednesday morning after the BoJ Deputy Governor indicated that the Japanese central bank would not raise interest rates if global markets remained unstable. This statement has calmed the market and unwound concerns about Yen carry trades. Meanwhile, the dollar has regained strength, with the dollar index (DXY) climbingContinue Reading
Wall Street Dip With Looming U.S. Recession
Market Summary The financial markets, especially the equity sector, continue to be shattered by recession fears. The U.S. equity fear index, VIX, spiked to 65.70—the highest level since the pandemic in 2020—before quickly retracing to 38. This fear weighed heavily on the equity market, with the Dow Jones closing more than 1000 points lower inContinue Reading
