Risk Mood Softens as Moody’s US Downgrade and Mixed China Data Dent Confidence
Global markets kicked off the week with a mild risk-off tone, driven by renewed concerns over US creditworthiness and mixed […]
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Markets Tread Water as Traders Shrug Off US PPI and UK GDP Surprises
Global financial markets are trading in tight ranges today, with little conviction seen across major asset classes. U.S. futures are
Dollar Steadies After Early Weakness, Focus Turns to Australia Jobs Data
Dollar faced broad selling pressure throughout the Asian and European sessions but has since found some footing as markets transition
Dollar Eases as Trade Boost Fades, Sterling Finds Support on Wages and BoE Rhetoric
Dollar softened slightly in early US trading today, though the move appears more related to a fading post-trade-deal rally than
Fed Cut Bets Recede Ahead of US CPI, Dollar Approaches Key Resistance
Global equity markets surged overnight in response to the breakthrough US-China tariff truce, with risk appetite roaring back across the
Risk Assets Soar as US-China Tariff Rollback Surpasses Expectations
Global risk markets surged after the surprising breakthrough in US-China trade negotiations delivered results far beyond market expectations. Just days
Markets Cautious Despite US-China Trade Progress, US Inflation and Consumer Data In Focus This Week
Markets opened the week on a subdued note despite the White House’s announcement that a trade agreement had been reached
Sterling and Dollar Lead as Trade Deal Grabs Attention
Last week was dominated by developments out of the US and UK, not just because of monetary policy decisions, but
Markets Turn Cautious Again Ahead of US-China Talks in Switzerland
The forex markets are quiet today, with major pairs largely consolidating after yesterday’s modest directional movement. Dollar and British Pound
Dollar Strengthens on Trade Deal, But Details Keep Risk Sentiment Tame
Market reaction to the much-anticipated US-UK trade agreement was cautiously positive, though not particularly enthusiastic. While major US equity indices
Pound and Dollar Lead FX on UK-US Trade Deal, BoE Cut Overshadowed
Sterling and the US Dollar are leading gains among major currencies today, lifted by anticipation surrounding the imminent announcement of
Sterling in Focus as BoE Decision and US-UK Trade Deal Speculation Loom
Trading in the forex markets remains subdued. Fed’s policy announcement overnight triggered minimal market reaction, as it delivered a widely
Thaw in US-China Tensions With Geneva Talk Scheduled, But Markets Stay Guarded Before FOMC
Positive developments out of Asia offered some encouragement to global investors today, though market responses remained muted. China unveiled a
Franc and Euro Falter, Yen Strengthens as Risk-Off Returns
Both Swiss Franc and Euro are under some selling pressure today, especially against Sterling. The Franc suffered after SNB Chair
Dollar Slips in Holiday Trade, Fed and BoE in Focus This Week
Dollar drifted lower in subdued trading, with many Asian markets closed for holidays. Movements in the currency markets elsewhere were
FX Markets Hold Range While Yen Extends Slide
Yen weakness remains the dominant theme in an otherwise range-bound forex market today. While all other major pairs and crosses
Global Risk Sentiment Brightens, But Caution Lingers Around US Assets
Global risk sentiment showed further improvement last week, with stock markets around the world posting impressive gains. Although headlines continued