USDCLP Market View
Alternatively, the dollar index held above 104 pts on Tuesday, near its highest levels in ten weeks, supported by strong economic data from the United States that reinforced expectations of further policy tightening and the news of that a tentative debt ceiling agreement was reached over the weekend.
There is No Sustainable Strength in the USD at the Present Time - Commerzbank
Commerzbank is the leading bank for the German Mittelstand and a strong partner for around 26,000 corporate client groups and just under 11 million private and small-business customers in Germany. As market expectations regarding US key rates have moved upwards, Commerzbank's economists examine the outlook for the USD and discuss what could have been.
Morning Briefing 31 May 2023: Gold Rises on Debt Ceiling Vote
US Consumer Confidence fell to 102.3 from an upwardly revised 103.7 in April 2023.
DAX 40 & DOW JONES: weekly analysis 29th May – 2nd June
The week ends with the stock exchanges strongly biased upwards, thanks to Nvidia’s quarterly earnings, which brought back optimism in the markets. Despite some negative events, such as Germany entering a recession or the contradictory macro data in the USA, the market is anticipating the end of the FED’s tightening cycle and therefore it is positioning itself in accordance with it.
Asian markets looking to open lower after mixed US session
Major US indices finished mixed in the US Tuesday session with AI-mania propping up the Nasdaq to a green finish while continuing debt ceiling jitters kept risk appetite muted for the broader market.
MHMarkets is bout to open in Mandalay, Myanmar in September!
Mandalay, May 28 - MHMarkets, the world's leading currency and CFDs broker, has successfully held a high-profile press conference in Mandalay, Myanmar, recently.
What is The Federal Reserve? How the Fed Controls USD Value
In a world where economies ebb and flow like tides, a powerful institution holds the keys to the kingdom of money. Nestled in the heart of the United States, the Federal Reserve looms as a force to be reckoned with, shaping the very fabric of the global financial landscape. But what exactly is the Federal Reserve, and how does it exert its influence over the value of the almighty U.S. dollar and the broader global economy? Let’s explore it in great depth!
YELLEN EXTENDS EARLIEST POTENTIAL US DEFAULT DATE TO JUNE 5
It was reported that the US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen spoke on Friday and extended the deadline for raising the federal debt limit, saying the government could default on its debt as early as June 5 without increasing the country's $31.4 trillion debt ceiling.
USD/JPY Drops Sharply Near 140.00 as USD Index Faces Sell-off ahead of US Employment Data
The USD/JPY pair has slipped vertically near 140.00 in the Asian session. The downside movement in this asset was supported by a heavy sell-off in the US Dollar Index (DXY). Investors have cut long positions in the USD pair.
Inflation in Tokyo Slows Down in May, Still Must Set Forex Exchange Rates
On Friday, Japan's Finance Minister, Shunichi Suzuki, said that the market should set currency exchange rates according to economic fundamentals. He made this statement after the Yen fell to its lowest level in six months against the dollar.
EUR/USD Turns Red Below 1.0800 As Dollar Gains Momentum
The Euro started a fresh decline from well above 1.0800 against the US Dollar. EUR/USD traded below 1.0800 and 1.0780 to move into a bearish zone.
AUDUSD justifies risk-barometer status on US debt limit set-up amid sluggish markets
Risk profile improves on Monday as US President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy agree on a compromised deal to avoid the US default. Even so, the agreement needs to pass through the House and the Senate to be the law, which in turn appears to challenge the risk-on mood amid holidays in multiple markets including the US.
Asian Daily Market Review
Asian markets ended mixed, but mostly higher as investors across the region reacted to the news that President Biden and U.S. lawmakers struck a tentative deal to raise the debt ceiling in the U.S. The deal will be voted on later this week and if passed will allow the U.S. government to avoid a potentially catastrophic financial scenario.
May 30, 2023-MHM European Perspective
Spot gold shocked lower during the Asian session on Tuesday (May 30), once hitting a new low of more than two months to $1,932.52 per ounce. Optimism over the U.S. debt ceiling deal and reduced market bets on the Federal Reserve to suspend interest rate hikes in June weakened gold's appeal.
May 30, 2023 - Fundamental Reminder
On Monday, spot gold oscillated in a range of less than $10 due to low holiday liquidity and once approached the $1,950 mark during the day before finally closing down 0.01% at $1,943.6 per ounce. Spot silver also traded sideways, eventually closing down 0.64% at $23.14 per ounce.
Insurer RenaissanceRe to buy AIG unit Validus Re in near $3 bln deal
RenaissanceRe is one of the world's largest and most successful re-insurers of natural and human-made catastrophes. Insurer RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd RNR.N said on Monday it would buy AIG's AIG.N treaty reinsurance business, which includes Validus Reinsurance Ltd and its consolidated subsidiaries, in a deal valued at nearly $3 billion.
Gold recovers as Fed Chair Powell’s speech, US default news awaited
Markets turn dicey as traders await crucial events scheduled for late Friday and Sunday. The consolidation mode allows the US Dollar bulls to take a breather at a multi-day high, which in turn favors the Gold price to lick its wounds. On the same line, other commodities like crude oil and silver, join the Antipodeans to portray a corrective bounce.
EUR/USD Forecast: Potential Rise Ahead!
EUR/USD is staying in consolidation above 1.0759 temporary low and intraday bias stays neutral. Deeper decline is expected as long as 1.0903 resistance holds.
UK CPI falls but core rises to highest since 1992
FX: USD traded to a two-month high. A lack of progress in talks over raising the US debt limit hurt investors’ appetite for risk taking. The 2-year yield printed a high last seen in March at 4.40% before closing near its low at 4.32%. It looks like a bearish “shooting star” candle printed on the day with yields sinking today. The 10-year yield hit a two-month high at 3.76% but settled on its low at 3.69%.
Should you buy the gold high?
As gold prices continue to increase, investors wonder if they should boost their investment in the yellow metal in 2023. The pandemic and geopolitical tensions have caused economic uncertainty, leading to a surge in gold prices. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has even joined the gold-buying trend, purchasing 10 tonnes of gold in March 2023.