By Naeem Aslam As traders and investors pay close attention to the two most important economic events that have unfolded, stock futures in the US and Europe are sitting on solid gains, aiming to finish the week in positive territory. It’s not overstated to suggest that traders have shifted their perspective on the economic situation, … Read more
The EURUSD corrected to a near round-level figure of 1.0800 in Thursday’s late European trading. The major currency pair faces pressure after a bullish Wednesday, when it rallied to 1.0850 from an almost six-week low of 1.0720 after the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for May was cooler than expected, weighing heavily on the Dollar. Later … Read more
By Naeem Aslam European and US futures are trading with extreme caution on Wednesday as traders are reluctant to make any big moves ahead of two important events. Observing the day’s price action reveals a tense atmosphere, because the US CPI report and the Fed’s monetary policy decision, followed by their press conference, are … Read more
The US Dollar is holding steady early Wednesday, as investors gear up for key macroeconomic events that could significantly impact the currency’s valuation. The Bureau of Labor Statistic will release the Consumer Price Index data for May in early U.S. trading. Later in the day, the Federal Reserve will announce monetary policy decisions and publish … Read more
The EURUSD pair is holding near 1.0900 in European trading due to investors’ higher risk appetite. The European Central Bank is expected to start reducing interest rates from the June meeting, but policymakers are divided over a rate-cut move in July. The focus will shift to the Eurozone and U.S. preliminary Purchasing Managers Index data for May. Fed policymakers are expected to maintain a hawkish stance on interest rates despite a decline in price pressures. New York Fed Bank President John Williams believes the monetary policy is in a good place and sees no need for changes at the moment.
The USDJPY pair extended its recovery to 156.00 in Friday’s European trading as the Dollar rebounded strongly after the Fed ruled out expectations of rate cuts, despite an expected decline in the US Consumer Price Index data for April.
Gold prices are fluctuating as traders speculate on a potential rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September. Inflation data in the US is showing signs of improvement, impacting the Fed’s monetary policy decisions. Smart money is paying attention to the shift from a dollar-denominated trade system, with countries like China and Russia increasing their gold reserves to support their currencies. The price of gold is approaching all-time highs and is expected to continue its upward trend as long as it stays above the 50-day simple moving average.
Fact: Federal Reserve chair Jay Powell indicated that officials are in no rush to cut borrowing costs.
The GBPUSD pair rose near 1.2688 due to weaker US CPI inflation data. Inflation in the US eased slightly in April, with the CPI rising 3.4% on a yearly basis. The softer inflation data raised the odds for a Fed rate cut in 2024, leading to a weaker dollar and supporting the GBPUSD pair. The UK employment data showed deteriorating job market conditions, and Bank of England policymakers are concerned about high service inflation potentially stalling progress in the disinflation process.
The EURUSD pair reached a monthly high near 1.0870 as the US Consumer Price Index eased and Retail Sales remained stagnant in April.