The US dollar fell on Monday as market sentiment improved. Yen futures rose on news that Japan will explore changing its monetary policy. The outlook for Europe’s largest economy brightened in December. Currency futures prices rose on Monday as the US dollar fell and market sentiment improved, lifting stocks and riskier currencies. Yen futures rose Read More…
There are increased recession worries as major central banks continue hiking rates. The Bank of England may be nearing the end of its tightening cycle. Retail sales in the United States declined more than forecasted in November. Gold prices increased on Friday as the safe-haven dollar decreased, giving up some significant gains in the previous Read More…
The prospect of additional global interest rate increases could heighten oil demand worries. China lost more steam as retail sales decreased and industry output stagnated. The International Energy Agency forecast that Chinese oil demand will increase next year. Thursday saw a decline in oil prices as the dollar strengthened. The prospect of additional interest rate Read More…
Data revealed that US consumer prices hardly increased in November. Markets are also keeping a close eye on the global economy. Investors will focus on Jerome Powell’s press conference after the FOMC meeting. Equities rallied on Wednesday, bonds were strong, and the US dollar was nursing losses. The enthusiasm that inflation has peaked and interest Read More…
There are worries about a rise in COVID-19 infections in China following the reopening. Core US CPI inflation is expected to decrease from 6.3% to 6.1%. At the Fed’s final meeting of 2022 on Wednesday, rates are projected to rise by 50 basis points. Following early gains on Tuesday, equities fell as investors awaited US Read More…
US producer prices increased more than anticipated last month. Markets are awaiting several important central bank meetings and releasing the latest US inflation figures. The BoE and the European Central Bank are expected to announce 50 bp rate increases. Currency futures fell as the dollar increased on Monday after data on Friday revealed that US Read More…
