The US dollar is in the spotlight this week as investors eagerly await news on potential Fed rate cuts. With talks of a US hard economic landing looming, all eyes are on the upcoming FOMC Meeting Minutes scheduled for August 21. Any hints on the US economic outlook, labor market conditions, and future rate adjustments
The USD/JPY pair made some gains on Monday, but it has been struggling to maintain its upward momentum. Despite reaching the 148.00 mark in the Asian session, the pair has since dropped to a fresh daily low below the mid-147.00s. This indicates that there are significant challenges preventing the pair from capitalizing on its modest
The Dollar Index (DXY) is currently trading at $102.911, experiencing a slight decrease of 0.06% for the day. Recently, the index retraced to the 38.2% Fibonacci level at $103.039, resulting in the formation of a bearish engulfing candle on the 4-hour chart. This indicates the possibility of a further downward correction. The presence of the
Indonesia’s outgoing government recently submitted a 2025 budget plan to parliament, signaling a commitment to maintaining fiscal prudence under the next president. The budget proposal, prepared by ministers under outgoing President Joko Widodo and president-elect Prabowo Subianto’s economic team, aims for a narrower deficit of 2.53% of GDP next year, compared to this year’s expected
In the realm of trading, particularly in the XAUUSD market, having a clear strategy is essential for success. The article highlights two key scenarios for traders to consider: a bearish scenario with sell positions below 2470, and a bullish scenario with buying positions after a pullback above 2460. On the daily timeframe, price consolidation is
The recent surge in U.S. stocks can be attributed to the renewed hope for an economic soft landing, which has helped ease concerns of a looming recession. After facing a significant sell-off earlier this month, the S&P 500 has rebounded over 6% since August 5th, showcasing a rapid return to stability in the markets. This
The NZD/JPY currency pair has experienced a slight increase, reaching 89.30 and testing the 20-day Simple Moving Average (SMA). This movement indicates a potential shift in the market dynamics. Technical Indicators Analyzing the technical indicators, we observe that the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is hovering around 50. This suggests a neutral sentiment among traders. Additionally,
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According to People’s Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng, China’s financial risks have significantly decreased, including risks stemming from local government debt. Pan emphasized that the central bank will collaborate with the Ministry of Finance to ensure that China achieves its annual growth targets. Despite the positive outlook, Pan asserted that monetary policy would continue
The US Dollar (USD) experienced a decline following the release of the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index figures and softer-than-expected housing market data. Markets remain confident about a potential rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September. However, the data suggests that the US economy is maintaining growth above trend, leading to an overestimation
Moody’s recent warning about the potential impact of regulatory investigations on wealth managers’ credit ratings has sparked concerns in the financial industry. The threat of a ratings downgrade could have significant repercussions for firms like Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo, impacting their ability to borrow at favorable rates and ultimately increasing their costs of operation.
The AUD/USD pair saw a 0.40% increase during Friday’s trading session, reaching a level close to 0.6950. This rise can be attributed to the hawkish stance maintained by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), particularly emphasized by Governor Michele Bullock. Despite a mixed forecast for the Australian economy and increasing inflation, the RBA’s consistent hawkish