Trading in the forex markets has been notably subdued during the Asian session today, even as major Asian stock indexes showed strong rebounds. This muted activity in currency trading is not surprising given that it’s a typical Monday, coupled with an ultra light economic calendar. However, significant volatility is anticipated later in the week with
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AUD/USD holds positive ground near 0.6555 in Monday’s early Asian session. The US PCE inflation increases 2.5% YoY in June, underscoring an improving inflation environment. The RBA’s hawkish stance might support the Aussie. The AUD/USD pair trades on a stronger note around 0.6555 during the early Asian session on Monday. The rising bets that the
In the kickstart video for July 26, 2024, I take a look at three other major currency pairs from a technical perspective – the EURUSD, USDJPY and GBPUSD. The EURUSD is trading up and down over the last three trading days. In the buyer’s favor, the low price today stalled ahead of its 38.2% retracement
The US stocks have closed the week with gains on the day. The S&P and the Nasdaq remain lower on the week. The Dow and the small-cap Russell 2000 closed higher with the Russell 2000 the best performer on the rotation on hopes lower rates would help those companies going forward. The final numbers are
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NZD/USD slightly rebounds, hovering near the 0.5900 mark, but remains under a clear bearish influence. The pair lost more than 4% in July, underscoring a strong bearish outlook. The 0.5850 area is the last barrier against the sellers. In Friday’s session, the NZD/USD took a slight break from its continual downward trajectory, mildly rebounding to
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The AUDUSD and NZDUSD have been running in tandem this week to the downside, but the NZDUSD has seen more downside momentum. Yesterday, the AUDUSD fell below its key 200 day moving average and 50% retracement near 0.6583 and 0.6579 respectively. The price then increase momentum with a break below the 61.8% retracement of the
Mumbai: Shares of gold jewellery retail chains advanced up to 6% on Wednesday after the government proposed a cut in import duty on gold and silver in the budget. Analysts said the move aimed at curbing illegal imports of gold would benefit domestic jewellers, especially the large organised ones. Shares of Kalyan Jewellers were the
Dover on Thursday delivered better-than-expected second-quarter earnings and raised its full-year guidance — an all-around strong report that validates our decision to take a stake in the industrial name two months ago. Revenue in the three months ended June 30 totaled $2.18 billion, topping the consensus of $2.15 billion, according to estimates compiled by LSEG.
Gold price bounces from daily lows of $2,356, now at $2,385. Fed’s preferred inflation gauge shows mixed results, edging closer to the 2% target. US Treasury yields slump as bonds rally, signaling potential for multiple Fed rate cuts this year. Gold price makes a U-turn after diving to two-week lows of $2,353 edges higher some
UPCOMING EVENTS: Monday: US Treasury Refunding Financing Estimates. Tuesday: Japan Unemployment Rate, Eurozone Flash Q2 GDP, US Job Openings, US Consumer Confidence. Wednesday: Japan Industrial Production and Retail Sales, Australia CPI, Chinese PMIs, BoJ Policy Decision, Eurozone Flash CPI, US ADP, Canada GDP, US ECI, US Treasury Refunding Announcement, FOMC Policy Decision. Thursday: China Caixin
The US stocks are moving lower with the broader S&P and Nasdaq indices below the midpoint of the days trading ranges. The indices still remain higher on the day, but in a week that has seen sharp moves lower, the leaking back to the downside is a disappointment. Looking at the Nasdaq, it is still
Domestic gold prices plunged drastically following a sharp cut in import duties in the latest Union budget. Gold prices were hovering above Rs 74,000 per ten grams in the futures market earlier this week but shed to Rs 67,400 later, the lowest level seen since the end of March. A drop in overseas prices further
It was a highly volatile week which cannot be characterized by a single theme. Yen had a sharp and robust rally against all major currencies, continuing its rebound from the 38-year lows hit earlier this month, with market participants unwinding their long-held short positions. Alongside Yen, Swiss Franc and Dollar also emerged as winners, although
Shares of Honeywell slid Thursday as strong second-quarter results are being overshadowed by a mixed update to management’s outlook for the remainder of the year. But we’re looking through the weakness on a belief that the industrial conglomerate is heading toward a healthy 2025. Revenue for the three months ended June 30 totaled $9.58 billion,
US Dollar DXY struggling to rebound amid mixed PCE figures and anticipations of Fed cuts. The possibility of a rate decrease by the Fed in September remains, though somewhat toned down. All eyes are now on next week’s FOMC decision. On Friday, the US Dollar, as depicted by the DXY, displayed some resilience despite encountering