The AUD/USD is hovering around the lowest levels since February, having recently pulled back from a daily low. The risk profile remains weak as traders prepare for a pivotal week. Australian Purchasing Managers’ Indices were better, but worries about China and news out of Russia weighed on prices. The RBA’s hawks have less ammunition than Read More…
The British pound (6B) rose more than 0.50% after hitting a 22-month low. The US dollar pauses the uptrend and corrects lower before the weekend. The Bank of England’s rate hike plan may not help the pound prevent further losses. Over the weekend, the British pound (6B) rose half a percentage point as the pound Read More…
Nasdaq gains amid upbeat reports of Meta Platforms. Overall, the index is expected to close the month with about 12% losses. Disappointing earnings reports of Netflix and Alphabet may weigh on the NQ. After a two-day decline, futures on the Nasdaq 100 (NQ) gained up to 2.2%, around 13,340. However, the index pared off gains Read More…
The E-mini S&P 500 futures (ES) ended a four-day losing streak Monday night after a tech-driven rebound. So, are we on the cusp of a market turn? Elon Musk’s deal with Twitter Yesterday’s stock performance was mixed, despite the positive trend. The benchmark was down 1.7% by midday, but buyers hadn’t emerged yet. Ultimately, the Read More…
Crude oil slips lower as the COVID spread in China deteriorates amidst lower risk sentiment. Higher interest rates are weighing on CL futures. Tight oil supplies provide some support to the falling prices. The crude oil futures (CL) price fell nearly 5% on Monday, extending a decline that began last week amid worries about the Read More…
UK retail sales data weighed on the pound. The Bank of England is still undecided about a rate hike. Fed’s hawkish rate hike plan drives the market. After UK retail sales data for March failed to show that inflation is biting consumers’ wallets, the British pound futures (6B) fell to major levels during the session. Read More…
