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GBP/USD Rose As Weak PMI Data Weigh On Dollar
Fundamental Analysis * Greenback Gloom: The Pound Sterling strengthened against the US Dollar after the recent release of unexpectedly weak U.S. Manufacturing PMI data, which negatively impacted the dollar. The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) reported on Monday that the U.S. manufacturing sector contracted at a faster rate in May. The ISM Manufacturing PMI fellContinue Reading
Non-Farm Payrolls Report: Market Movers Ahead?
Tuesday, 4 June 2024, 03:30 – Australia GDP (QoQ) (Q1) Australia’s economy experienced sluggish growth, with the Gross Domestic Product expanding by only 0.2% in the fourth quarter of 2023, below the anticipated 0.3%. This marked the fourth consecutive quarter of disappointing figures. Domestic demand was weak, as household spending on essentials showed a modestContinue Reading
Oil Dips On Surprise Fuel Build, Weak Demand
Fundamental Analysis * Crude Conundrum: Crude oil prices continue to experience selling pressure as the U.S. government reported weak fuel demand alongside an unexpected rise in gasoline and distillate fuel inventories. Despite U.S. crude stocks falling more than expected last week with refiners operating at their highest rates in over nine months, gasoline and distillateContinue Reading
Gold Slumps Amid Rising US Treasury Yield
Fundamental Analysis * Treasury Surge, Gold Purge: Gold prices fell on Wednesday as rising US Treasury yields increased demand for the Greenback. The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note rose by six basis points to 4.616%, strengthening the dollar and weighing on the commodity. With a sparse economic calendar, traders continue to digest hawkishContinue Reading
Yen Falters Amid Poor Economic Data
Fundamental Analysis * Yen Woes: The Japanese Yen continued to weaken against the dollar following the Bank of Japan’s disappointing inflation data release. In April, Japan’s Weighted Median Inflation Index, a key indicator of the nation’s inflation trend, rose by only 1.1%, down from a 1.3% increase in March. This marks the first time sinceContinue Reading
