Category: wrap
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Yen swings again, more than a big figure range
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ForexLive European FX news wrap: A bit of respite ahead of the US PCE report
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headlines: Markets: Australian Dollar Advances, Yen Lags During the Day European stocks rise; S&P 500 futures up 0.7% The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note fell 1.9 basis points to 4.236%. Gold rises 0.4% to $2,373.24 West Texas Intermediate crude fell 0.3% to $76.85. Bitcoin price rises 3.0% to…
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 26 Jul: Rebound day. AUD higher. CHF lower. Stocks rise
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Over most of the week, fund flows pushed the Japanese yen and Swiss franc higher amid safe-haven flows. The Australian dollar (and the New Zealand dollar) fell as risk-off sentiment took hold on the back of a slowdown in China and lower commodity and stock prices. Today saw a reflection…
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Stocks Get Hit as ‘AI Trade’ Slams Into a Wall: Markets Wrap
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(Bloomberg) — Wall Street is now facing a reality check after a disappointing start to the earnings season for large-cap companies, raising concerns that the artificial intelligence craze that has fueled the bull market may be overdone. Most Read from Bloomberg The world’s biggest tech companies dragged the S&P 500…
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: USD and JPY gained ground (USD/JPY lower)
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Forexlive European FX news wrap 23 July – The US Dollar remains in the driver’s seat
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Dollar Edges Lower Following Biden’s Election Exit: Markets Wrap
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Breadcrumbs Path Links PMN Business The dollar fell in early Asian trade after Joe Biden ended his re-election campaign and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. The region’s stocks look set for a mixed start. Article author: Bloomberg News Matthew Burgess and Maria Elena Vizcaino Published on July 21, 2024 •…
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: Something of a ‘sell everything’ day
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Markets: US Dollar Advances, NZD Lags West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell $2.53 to $80.29 a barrel. US 10-year Treasury yields rise 5.3 basis points to 4.24% Gold falls $46 to $2,399 S&P 500 down 0.7% There’s nowhere to hide today as stocks, bonds, commodities and precious metals all plunge.…
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 12 Jul: PPI not as friendly as the CPI
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Yesterday, the US CPI was a good number, coming in below expectations. Today, the PPI data was the exact opposite. Not only were the headline numbers for the month higher, but the previous months were also revised higher. The US dollar and yields initially rose after the report, but memories…
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Stock Rotation Hits Megacaps on Bets Fed Will Cut: Markets Wrap
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(Bloomberg) — Wall Street traders betting the Federal Reserve will be able to cut rates soon sent bond yields tumbling — while driving a big rotation out of the tech megacaps that have powered the bull market in stocks. Most Read from Bloomberg Further signs that inflation is slowing down…
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: RBNZ leans more dovish, NZD drops
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The two most interesting items during the session here were inflation data from China and the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s July monetary policy review. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand dropped a dovish bombshell. I explained it at the time (see points above): *** From the Reserve Bank of…
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 9 Jul: Powell’s testimony keeps easing door open for Sept.
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Federal Reserve Chairman Powell testified before the U.S. Senate today on Capitol Hill in the first of two testimony before U.S. lawmakers. The Fed chairman will speak before the House of Representatives tomorrow. During his testimony today, the Fed chairman explicitly said he would not talk about changing the interest…
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Stocks Slip With Euro on French Fiscal Concerns: Markets Wrap
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(Bloomberg) — European stocks and the euro fell after the unexpected result of France’s snap election stoked concerns about the country’s deteriorating financial conditions. Most Read from Bloomberg France’s CAC 40 underperformed the pan-European STOXX 600 after a surprise win by a left-wing coalition in French legislative elections. European bonds…
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 5 Jul: NFP for June sent the USD lower/yields tumbling
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The U.S. jobs report showed nonfarm payrolls rose by 206,000 jobs, beating expectations and up from 190,000 previously estimated. However, the details of the report were less than impressive. The revision for the previous two months was -111K. This more than offsets the above-expected growth this month. The unemployment rate…
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Global Stocks Hit Peak Level Before US Jobs Data: Markets Wrap
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(Bloomberg) — Global stocks are expected to hold onto record highs hit on Thursday as traders turn their attention to U.S. jobs data due Friday for clues on the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate cut. Most Read from Bloomberg Tokyo’s Topix index hit a new record before retreating. The moves followed gains…
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ForexLive European FX news wrap: Dollar sluggish with US holiday hanging over markets
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headlines: Markets: Japanese Yen Advances, US Dollar Lags During the Day European stocks rise; CAC 40 up 0.8% Gold rises 0.1% to $2,358.40 West Texas Intermediate crude fell 0.8% to $83.17. Bitcoin down 3.1% to $57,667 Being a holiday in the US, there wasn’t much for traders to work with…
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European Stocks Advance With Elections in Focus: Markets Wrap
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(Bloomberg) — European stocks rose as key elections took center stage and investors grew more optimistic about the viability of a Federal Reserve rate cut after U.S. economic data bolstered the case for easing. Most Read from Bloomberg France’s benchmark CAC 40 index rose for a second day in a…
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Awaiting the UK election, NFP to follow on Friday
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High Risk Warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage also creates additional risks and exposure to loss. Before deciding to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk tolerance. You may lose some…
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European Stocks Drop on Rates Outlook, France Poll: Markets Wrap
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(Bloomberg) — European stocks fell after policymakers signaled they needed more evidence that price pressures were under control, even as the latest data showed euro-area inflation slowing slightly. Most Read from Bloomberg The pan-European Stoxx 600 index fell about 0.5%, led by insurers and automakers. France’s CAC 40 lost most…
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ForexLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: EUR/USD gapped higher (not a huge gap)
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The Chinese President says he is ready to work with Australia European Central Bank President Lagarde speaks on Monday Bitcoin is back above $63,500 China Caixin Manufacturing PMI June 2024 51.8 (FX: 51.2, Previous: 51.7) Australian Special Inflation Survey, June 2024: +0.3% m/m (previously +0.3%) Roaring Kitty sued for securities…