Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Rise as Dollar Softens on Recession Worries

Currency futures rose, and the dollar dropped on Friday as markets became more nervous and worried about the possibility of a recession due to tighter monetary policy.  In recent days, US banks have requested a record $153 billion in emergency funds from the Federal Reserve, even though Credit Suisse’s $54 billion loan and First Republic’s Read More…

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Fundamental Analysis

Gold Edges Higher as Banking Sector Worries Persist After ECB’s Hike

On Thursday, gold prices increased marginally, rising back toward recent highs as worries about the banking crisis persisted in the wake of the European Central Bank raising interest rates. The European Central Bank increased interest rates by 50 basis points on Thursday despite the chaos in the financial markets. The bank ignored investor requests to Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Rebound on Improved Risk Sentiment, Lowered Rate Hike Expectations

US equities recovered on Tuesday as expectations for the size of the Fed’s next hike were lowered by inflation data that was largely on target. Risk sentiment also improved due to reducing concerns about contagion in the banking sector. After several days of risk-off instability brought on by the aftermath of the collapse of Silicon Read More…