Currency futures experienced a surge in volatility as the week started. The escalating geopolitical tensions and evolving monetary policy expectations keep the traders on edge. The US dollar continued to benefit from the safe-haven flows while the commodity currencies and risk-sensitive assets retreated in response to Middle East turmoil and mixed macroeconomic data. The Dollar Read More…
US interest futures are slightly down on Friday as investors react to the Fed’s hawkish stance and the escalating situation in the Middle East. The global markets are experiencing a fresh dose of caution as the Fed held rates unchanged with a slower-than-expected rate-cut path. The market participants are assessing risk appetite across asset classes. Read More…
The crude oil futures slipped on Thursday from the $75.00 level as traders weighed the intensifying Iran-Israel conflict along with a slightly hawkish Fed stance. Despite a significant pullback, the price stays around the 5-month high due to fear of supply disruption in the Middle East, especially around the Hormuz Strait. Around 20 million barrels Read More…
Gold futures remain subdued on Wednesday, pricing around the $3,400 level as investors brace for the Fed’s rate decision today. The central bank is expected to keep rates unchanged. Market participants are focused on economic projections, the dot plot, and future monetary policy guidance for the second half of 2025. Hence, the next leg for Read More…
The US equities surged on Monday as investors appreciated the easing Middle East crisis, resulting in lower oil prices. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained around 0.8%, which is more than 300 points. The S&P 500 also gained 0.9%, marking fresh all-time highs. The tech-heavy NASDAQ soared by 1.5%, outperforming others as the growth stocks Read More…
Currency futures showed a mixed sentiment on Monday as traders responded to the geopolitical tension, a weaker US dollar, and shifting speculative positions. The speculative flow via the IMM futures market revealed a clear bias that hedge funds and asset managers added to their short positions. Net speculative positioning showed a 31% rise in USD Read More…
US interest futures stay on the edge as the Fed maintains a wait-and-watch policy despite a series of dismal US economic data. The recent US CPI figures showed a cooling inflation for May, missing expectations. Yet, Fed officials need more convincing evidence of a slowdown to initiate a rate cut. Though the inflation data has Read More…
The crude oil prices rose to a fresh 2-month top on Thursday before a slight pullback. The prices soared more than 6% on the day, which is the second-largest gain in a single day in the last few months. The prices have been under strong selling pressure for the last six months or more due Read More…
Gold prices gained on Wednesday after the US released cooler-than-expected inflation figures. The data increased pressure on the Fed to lower borrowing costs later this year. Meanwhile, talks between China and the US ended with no clear details on how the two countries will conduct trade after the 90-day pause. Data released on Wednesday revealed Read More…
Equities edged higher on Monday due to optimism over ongoing talks between China and the US. Meanwhile, the focus was shifting from Friday’s upbeat US employment data. Market participants are now gearing up for consumer inflation data. Equities weekly change (Source: Bloomberg) On Friday, equities rallied after the US released a positive employment report, ending Read More…
