By Linh Tran, Market Analyst at XS.com EUR/USD recorded its second consecutive recovery session, currently trading around the 1.1900–1.1920 range, as the US dollar weakened again and US Treasury yields moderated. This rebound reflects an adjustment in market expectations regarding monetary policy, as investors temporarily reduced USD holdings ahead of…
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Global Markets Reassess US Exposure as Dollar Weakens and Political Risks Rise
By Michael Brown, Senior Research Strategist at Pepperstone DIGEST – Stocks gained yesterday, while the USD and USTs faced headwinds with participants again re-assessing Stateside exposures, as the UK descended into fresh political chaos. US retail sales highlight the calendar today. WHERE WE STAND – For a day with no…
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The Mexican Peso Strengthens Amid a Weaker Dollar and Mixed Inflation Signals
By Antonio Di Giacomo, Senior Market Analyst at XS.com The Mexican peso started the February 9 session appreciating against the U.S. dollar, benefiting from broad-based weakness in the greenback across international markets. During the session, the exchange rate briefly touched levels near 17.16 pesos per dollar. However, it was not…
Continue ReadingGold Advances as Central Bank Demand Reinforces Bullish Momentum
By Abdelaziz Albogdady, Market Research & Fintech Strategy Manager at FXEM Gold extended its rally on Monday, climbing near its highest point last week. The metal’s price levels stabilized to a certain extent after a significant correction, but the market could remain exposed to volatility. Structural support for the metal…
Continue ReadingGlobal Markets Show Mixed Momentum Amid Shifting Economic Signals
By Bas Kooijman, the CEO and Asset Manager of DHF Capital S.A. Weekly Market Overview: Key Developments Across the U.S., Europe, and Asia Global financial markets experienced a mixed and eventful week, shaped by shifting investor sentiment, evolving economic data, and central bank decisions. Below is a summary of the key developments…
Continue ReadingGold Outlook: Price Hovers Around $5,000 as Nonfarm Payrolls and Geopolitics Take Center Stage
Gold remains in a consolidation pattern, with $5,000 as a key level. Geopolitical risks, central bank buying, and a softer dollar provide support, while this week’s U.S. nonfarm payrolls, CPI, and U.S.-Iran talks could break the sideways trend. By Dilin Wu Research Strategist at Pepperstone Over the past week, gold…
Continue ReadingMarkets Rebound as Risk Appetite Strengthens Ahead of Key U.S. Data
By Michael Brown, Senior Research Strategist at Pepperstone DIGEST – Stocks rebounded nicely on Friday amid relatively light news-flow to wrap up the week, as participants look forward to a data-heavy week ahead, highlighted by the January US jobs and CPI reports. WHERE WE STAND – A risk-on end to…
Continue ReadingOil Retreat, Japan’s Election and US NFP & CPI in Focus
By Ahmad Assiri, Research Strategist at Pepperstone Global markets delivered notable cross asset shifts last week. Oil prices retraced as geopolitical tensions eased, Japan’s snap election promoted expectations of additional fiscal expansion and equity markets continued to exhibit rotation rather than broad-based risk aversion. This week, focus turns to US…
Continue ReadingSilver Undergoes an Intense Correction Amid High Volatility and a Reset of Expectations
By Antonio Di Giacomo, Senior Market Analyst at XS.com Silver experienced a sharp correction this week after posting extreme moves during sessions marked by elevated volatility. The metal fell aggressively to the $65 area, leading losses within the precious metals market, before staging a technical rebound that allowed it to…
Continue ReadingOil Prices Volatile, Geopolitics Fuel Risks
By Konstantinos Chrysikos, Head of Customer Relationship Management at Kudotrade Oil prices remained near yesterday’s close but were volatile. The market is still poised to close the week in negative territory, snapping a six-week winning streak. Current geopolitical developments continue to fuel caution among traders. The meeting between US and…
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