Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Pull Back as Dollar’s Rate Hike Rally Resumes

Currency futures pulled back on Monday as the dollar strengthened with market focus returning to US monetary policy. Meanwhile, oil prices extended last week’s declines as supply concerns eased. Saudi Arabia has made efforts to continue supplying oil despite the damage to a major pipeline that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz. Bloomberg dollar index (Source: Read More…

Interest Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Interest Futures Rebound as Easing Oil Supply Concerns Offset Hawkish Fed

Interest futures rose on Thursday as focus shifted from the FOMC meeting to falling oil prices. The Fed hiked interest rates as expected and signaled at least one more hike this year. The expectations of this move had boosted Treasury yields, hurting interest futures. Meanwhile, oil supply concerns eased with Saudi Arabia pursuing alternative routes, Read More…