US Stock Markets Rally, S&P 500 Gains 2%
The S&P 500 surged 2% to a record high of 7754, fueled by strong earnings reports and optimism surrounding AI investments. Major players like Amazon and Google…
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US factory orders fell 0.3% in June, while job openings also declined. Canadian manufacturing PMI reached a four-year high. Markets reacted positively to AI-related earnings, with significant gains in tech stocks. Oil prices fell amid ongoing negotiations regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
Read storyThe S&P 500 surged 2% to a record high of 7754, fueled by strong earnings reports and optimism surrounding AI investments. Major players like Amazon and Google…
European stocks closed higher on Tuesday, buoyed by hopes of reduced tensions in the Middle East and a significant drop in oil prices. The prospect of resumed…
Federal Reserve official Paulson expresses a strong stance on the necessity to combat inflation, citing a range of 2.4-2.8% for underlying inflation. He acknow…
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's remarks during a CNBC interview indicate that the Bank of Japan may be preparing for a rate hike, particularly in light o…
The U.S. dollar shows mixed performance against major currencies in early trading, with notable declines against the Australian and New Zealand dollars. Treasu…
Federal Reserve official Paulson indicates that underlying inflation is still too high, despite a stable job market. She supports maintaining an open mind rega…
The European trading session saw a shift in market sentiment following comments from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent regarding a potential deal with Iran t…
The recent joint intervention by the US and Japan has sparked discussions regarding its potential impact on the yen, with analysts suggesting it could mark a t…
Former Bank of Japan official Takeuchi asserts that the recent joint intervention by the US and Japan has effectively deterred market speculation regarding a c…
Several FX option expiries are set for August 4, with notable levels for EUR/USD, USD/CAD, and AUD/USD. While these expiries may not have strong technical sign…
UBS maintains a constructive outlook for global markets, citing strong earnings growth and cooling inflation as key factors that could support equities. The ba…
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) has set the central rate for the USD/CNY at 6.7917, which is higher than the market estimate of 6.7595. The PBOC also injecte…
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is reportedly contemplating a significant reduction in the number of policy meetings held annually, potentially cutting the c…
HSBC forecasts continued strength for the US dollar, driven by widening interest rate differentials and resilient US economic performance. The bank's outlook r…
US stock markets experienced a strong start to August, with major indices rising for the third consecutive day. The NASDAQ Composite led the gains, driven by t…
As U.S. stocks show solid gains, large-cap technology stocks are outperforming the market. This analysis focuses on five key players: Microsoft, Meta, Nvidia,…
European equities posted gains across five of six major indices, led by Italy and Germany, as investors shifted focus to risk appetite. The UK’s FTSE 100 lagge…
The USD/CHF has shown upward momentum, bouncing off the 38.2% retracement level at 0.8049. The pair reached an intraday high of 0.8113, testing a significant r…
The USDJPY continues to decline following a coordinated currency intervention by Japan and the U.S. The EURUSD remains stable, while GBPUSD sees a slight decre…
The Indian Rupee has gained strength following a coordinated dollar-selling intervention by Japan and South Korea, coupled with a lack of hawkish surprises fro…
Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams stated that while the Fed is aware of current market pricing, it is not obligated to align its policy…
In the Australian and UK retail forex markets, brokers have reached a saturation point in spread pricing, leading to a shift in competitive strategies. With sp…
Switzerland's consumer price index (CPI) rose by 0.4% in July, matching expectations but reflecting a slight decline in headline inflation. Core inflation rema…
The upcoming week features significant economic data releases, including manufacturing PMIs, U.S. job openings, and labor market reports from both the U.S. and…
Today's economic agenda features final manufacturing PMIs for major Eurozone economies and the UK, alongside Switzerland's CPI report. Market reactions are exp…
Oil prices fell nearly 5% as President Trump announced the cancellation of planned strikes on Iran, hinting at a potential deal regarding the Strait of Hormuz.…
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) has set the USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7898 for today, exceeding market expectations of 6.7364. The central bank continues t…
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) is anticipated to announce the USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7364, reflecting ongoing market dynamics and economic consideratio…
Japan's Vice Minister of Finance for International Affairs, Atsushi Mimura, characterized the recent joint yen intervention with the United States as a signifi…
JP Morgan's analysis indicates that the US Treasury has limited resources to support coordinated yen intervention with Japan. While unconventional measures cou…
The S&P Global Australia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 52.0 in July, indicating a return to growth in production and new orders for th…
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Japan's Ministry of Finance have confirmed their joint intervention in the yen's foreign exchange market, pledging to t…
Oil prices have dropped approximately 6% while U.S. stock futures are up around 0.5% following President Trump's comments regarding a potential deal in the Hor…
President Trump emphasized the financial advantages of U.S. intervention in the yen market, linking it to the robust U.S.-Japan relationship. His comments sugg…
China's Politburo has committed to accelerating spending on pre-approved infrastructure projects rather than introducing new stimulus measures, following disap…
SpaceX's shares have dropped sharply since their initial public offering, reflecting a combination of structural and operational pressures. The upcoming releas…
Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama is expected to announce on Monday that Tokyo and Washington have conducted a joint currency intervention to halt the…
Forex rates in major Asian markets remain stable as trading begins on Monday, with only slight changes observed since late Friday.
Broader US stock indices ended the day on a positive note, with the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all closing higher. The Japanese yen strengthened amid specu…
Broader US stock indices ended the week positively, while the Japanese yen gained strength amid intervention speculation. The Federal Reserve's dissenting voic…
Following a week dominated by major tech earnings, the upcoming calendar features reports from various sectors including industrials, healthcare, and consumer…
The U.S. rig count rose by one this week, bringing the total to 588 active rigs. This increase is primarily attributed to a rise in oil rigs, while natural gas…
Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin stated that determining whether interest rates are sufficiently high remains a 'close call.' He refrained from commenting…
The AUD/USD currency pair has experienced significant fluctuations this week, with recent trading showing a retracement of gains. Despite a temporary decline,…
The US Treasury Department has advised currency market participants to brace for potential further intervention in response to recent actions by Japanese autho…
The USDCAD currency pair is experiencing a rebound today, reversing declines from earlier in the week. This movement comes amid rising U.S. Treasury yields, wh…
Lorie Logan, President of the Dallas Federal Reserve, has voiced her dissent regarding the recent FOMC rate decision, advocating for a quarter-point rate hike…
The Federal Reserve Board has announced a request for public comment on a proposal to update its regulations concerning the extension of credit to bank insider…
The U.S. dollar has strengthened at the start of the North American trading session, recovering from previous declines following a significant drop in USDJPY a…
Eurozone inflation has edged up in July, prompting speculation about future ECB rate hikes. Meanwhile, the Bank of Japan holds rates steady, with Governor Ueda…
Martin Kocher of the European Central Bank underscores the necessity of a data-dependent approach to monetary policy, particularly in light of geopolitical unc…
In July, the euro area's annual inflation rate increased to 2.9%, surpassing the previous month's 2.8% estimate. Core inflation also rose to 2.5%, prompting sp…
Italy's preliminary Consumer Price Index (CPI) for July has been reported at 2.8% year-on-year, aligning with market expectations. This figure indicates a slig…
The US dollar experienced broad weakness following stealth interventions from Japan and South Korea, leading to significant volatility in USD/JPY. As geopoliti…
Germany's unemployment rate rose to 6.4% in July, exceeding expectations, as the number of unemployed individuals increased by 6,000, indicating ongoing softne…
BP has announced the sale of its North Sea business following an operational review, concluding a 60-year presence in the area.
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda has stated that the central bank will conduct monetary policy carefully to avoid falling behind the curve, particularly as un…