The dollar index and dollar index futures both rose 0.1% in Asian trading after falling 0.8% last week. The greenback fell on weaker-than-expected non-farm payrolls data in April. The data reinforced expectations that a cooling labor market will give the Federal Reserve more incentive to start cutting interest rates. CME's Fed rate tracker shows traders are...
Chantell Schieven, Head of Research at Capitalight Research, said that the gold market is starting to enter a period of seasonal weakness. In this environment, gold prices are likely to fall back to $2,150/ounce. According to Marc Chandler, Managing Director at Bannockburn Global Forex, gold prices may decline in the short term. Gold prices can trade in the...
The Treasurer has previously highlighted the impact of weaker commodity prices, particularly on iron ore - a key Australian export - along with rising unemployment as key factors. to adjust revenue. Australia's unemployment rate hit a two-year high of 4.1% in January. Over the last month, Chalmers has also highlighted concerns about global economic stability,...
The dollar index and dollar index futures were both steady in Asian trading after falling 0.6% in overnight trading. Pressure on the USD comes from a strong yen, while Fed Chairman Jerome Powell reiterated that the bank will not raise interest rates further. However, the outlook for the dollar remains upbeat thanks to the prospect of a Fed rate cut being pushed...
The Japanese yen steadied on Friday, with USDJPY hitting a three-week low after a sharp drop this week that traders largely attributed to government intervention.
Most Asian currencies weakened on Friday, while the dollar steadied in anticipation of key inflation data expected to influence the Federal Reserve's stance on cuts. interest rates. While the dollar's decline overnight - after weaker-than-expected US gross domestic product data - brought some relief to Asian currencies, this was largely offset offset by continued...
The Japanese yen experienced a notable rise on Monday, which analysts interpreted as a potential sign of intervention by Japanese authorities in the foreign exchange market. The move comes after a significant depreciation of the yen, which has fallen nearly 11% against the dollar this year and 35% over the past three decades, recently hitting a 34-year...
The US greenback skilled a small decline today, with buying and selling volumes falling because of a vacation in Japan. The yen, euro and pound continue to be close to their lowest tiers from ultimate week`s chaotic session. The Japanese yen confirmed mild profits in opposition to the greenback, buying and selling at 158.05, up almost 0.2%. This modest circulate...
The Japanese yen keeps to stand vast demanding situations because it hit a 34-yr low towards the greenback, with little expectation that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) will improve hobby costs at its meeting. upcoming coverage on Friday. The significant bank, which has no forex mandate, is beneathneath growing strain because the weakening yen influences inflation via way...
Yen falls as USDJPY heads in the direction of a hundred and fifty five However, the Japanese Yen did little to enhance in opposition to the weaker dollar, with USDJPY buying and selling close to a 34-12 months excessive and close to the a hundred and fifty five level. The yen weakened whilst a sequence of Japanese officers warned of presidency intervention to...
The US greenback has visible wide appreciation this year, in large part because of expectancies of a put off withinside the Federal Reserve`s circulate to reduce hobby rates. However, the yen and received have weakened appreciably towards the greenback in comparison to maximum different currencies. Following the joint statement, the yen noticed a healing as...
The US dollar is on track to gain for a second straight week today, underpinned by a strong US economy that has changed expectations for an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. The greenback's 0.17% gain for the week was tempered after Thursday's warning message from financial leaders in the US, Japan and South Korea regarding the weakness of the Japanese yen...
The US economic system acquired a super improve from an first rate growth in retail income in March, which contributed to a sturdy monetary enlargement and a massive strengthening of the greenback. in comparison to different principal currencies. The greenback`s upward push comes amid issues approximately China's economic system, which, despite the fact that...
UK February ILO unemployment charge: 4.2% Expected: 4.0% Previous: 3.9% Job change: -156k vs. 58k expected Previous: -21k Average weekly earnings: +5.6% 3m/y vs +5.5% expected Previous: +5.6% Average weekly earnings (except for bonuses): +6.0% 3m/y vs +5.8% expected Previous: +6.1% Change in March salary: -67k Previous: 20k; changed to: -18k This is a...
Comments on Friday from Fed Chairman KC: Encouraging patience with interest rates until inflation declines markedly to 2% Economic growth is creating uncertainty about monetary policy Inflation remains high The employment sector remains strong Wage increases indicate an imbalance in the labor market Want to see the Fed balance sheet shrink
The Japanese yen has hit its weakest level against the US dollar since 1990, trading at 153.24 per dollar on April 10. This signals significant downward pressure that has prompted Japanese financial authorities to officially warn of possible intervention. Even though Japan's central bank switched interest rates from negative in March, the currency continues to...
Australian consumer inflation expectations increased in April Australian consumer inflation expectations for April: 4.6% Previous: 4.3% The RBA will not want to see inflation expectations become out of control.
The Japanese yen weakened barely on Tuesday, with USDJPY now lower back toward 152 - its maximum stage in view that 1990. The yen`s weak spot comes whilst Japanese officers time and again warn that they'll reply correctly to hypothesis in opposition to the yen. However, promoting momentum piled at the yen, specially withinside the face of better longer-dated US...