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Dollar Weakens
Economy

Dollar Weakens in Wake of CPI Release; Yen Climbs Ahead Of BOJ

The U.S. dollar edged lower in early European trade Friday, continuing the previous session’s selloff after cooling U.S. inflation opened the way for the Federal Reserve to ease the pace of its interest rate hikes. At 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT), the US Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six other currencies, […]

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Asia FX Edges Higher, Korean Won Surges Even As BOK Holds

Most Asian currencies rose on Thursday, recovering a measure of recent losses as the dollar saw some profit taking, with Read more

Dollar Edges Lower; Fed Minutes Loom Large
Dollar edges

The U.S. dollar edged lower in early European trade Wednesday, handing back some of the previous session’s gains as traders Read more

Asian Stocks Hit By Tech Rout, More Fed Cues Awaited
Asian stocks

Most Asian stock markets sank on Wednesday tracking overnight losses on Wall Street, with technology-heavy indexes losing the most as Read more

Asian Stocks Muted Amid Fed Fears, China Buoyed By Stimulus Hopes
Asian stocks muted

Most Asian stocks kept to a tight range on Monday as markets awaited more cues on monetary policy from a Read more

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China manufacturing
Economy

China Manufacturing PMI Shrinks for 5th Straight Month in Dec – Caixin

Chinese manufacturing activity shrank for a fifth straight month in December, a private survey showed on Tuesday, as the country grappled with an unprecedented spike in COVID-19 cases after it relaxed some restrictions intended to prevent the spread of the virus. The Caixin Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) read 49.0 in December, higher than forecasts […]

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Oil Prices Dip, But Eye Positive Week On Chinese Demand Bets
Oil Prices

Oil prices fell slightly on Friday as traders weighed the prospect of more economic headwinds from rising interest rates, although Read more

Gold Prices Hover Above 2023 Lows As Fed Uncertainty Persists
Gold prices

Gold prices kept to a tight range on Tuesday after recovering slightly from their weakest level this year, as concerns Read more

Asia FX Treads Water As Fed Meeting Looms, Dollar Inches Higher
Asia FX

Most Asian currencies moved little on Wednesday in anticipation of a Federal Reserve meeting, while the dollar crept higher as Read more

South Korea Dec Factory Activity Weakens on Demand Slump, Trucker Strike – PMI

South Korea's factory activity shrank for a sixth consecutive month in December, a business survey showed on Monday, as the Read more

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Dollar down
Stock Market

Dollar Down as Fed Minutes, U.S. Data Weighs

The U.S. dollar fell across the board on Wednesday, after minutes from the Federal Reserve’s November meeting showed that most policymakers at the central bank agreed it would soon be appropriate to slow the pace of interest rate hikes. The readout of the Nov. 1-2 meeting, at which the Fed raised its key rate by […]

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Aussie Falters on Soft Jobs Data, kiwi Calm After Ardern Resignation

The Australian dollar reversed a recent rally on Thursday, as rising fears of a U.S. recession and soft local jobs Read more

Asia FX inches Higher Ahead of Powell speech, China optimism Fades
ASIA FX

Most Asian currencies crept higher on Wednesday as markets awaited more cues on U.S. monetary policy from Federal Reserve Chair Read more

ASIA FX MOVES LITTLE IN ANTICIPATION OF RED-HOT U.S. INFLATION
Financial News

Asian currencies kept to a tight range on Thursday as fears of a hawkish Federal Reserve grew ahead of key Read more

Gold Prices Creep Higher as USD Retreats, Hawkish Fed Caps Gains
Gold Prices

Gold prices rose slightly on Wednesday, extending mild gains into a third session as pressure from the dollar abated, although Read more

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GOLD STEADY
Gold

Gold steady, Copper Rises Amid Smaller Rate Hike Expectations

Gold prices steadied on Wednesday, while copper extended strong gains as risk-driven assets rallied on expectations that the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates at a slower pace in the near-term, which also trimmed dollar gains. A growing number of Fed officials said in recent weeks that the central bank is likely to raise interest […]

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Gold, Copper Slip as Powell Dashes Fed Pivot Hopes
GOLD COPER

Gold prices fell on Thursday, reversing recent gains as hawkish comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell dashed hopes that Read more

Gold Prices Creep Higher as USD Retreats, Hawkish Fed Caps Gains
Gold Prices

Gold prices rose slightly on Wednesday, extending mild gains into a third session as pressure from the dollar abated, although Read more

GOLD STEADIES ABOVE $1,650 AS SAFE HAVEN APPEAL CREEPS BACK IN
Financial News

Gold Prices Steadied Above A Major Support Level On Monday As Growing Risks Of An Economic Recession Spurred Some Safe Read more

GOLD SET FOR WEEKLY LOSS ON FED JITTERS; INDUSTRIAL METALS GAIN
Financial News

Gold prices fell on Friday and were set to close the week lower amid fears of more interest rate hikes Read more

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