By Daniel Takieddine, Co-founder and CEO, Sky Links Capital Group The dollar extended losses for a fourth straight session on Wednesday ahead of the January employment report. Recent data cast doubt on the strength of domestic demand. The latest retail sales reading showed no monthly growth, missing expectations for a…
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Crude Oil Retreats as Inventories Surge and USD Rebounds After Non Farm Payroll Data
By Linh Tran, Market Analyst at XS.com Yesterday, both WTI and Brent crude retreated from their session highs after U.S. crude oil inventories posted a sharp increase. At the same time, the market came under additional pressure from a rebound in the U.S. dollar following stronger-than-expected U.S. labor data. WTI…
Continue ReadingDollar Index (DXY) Near 96.50 Amid Slowing Consumption Pressures and Anticipation of Jobs Data
By Rania Gule, Senior Market Analyst at XS.com – MENA The US Dollar Index is hovering near the 96.50 level in Wednesday’s trading, posting a slight decline during the Asian session followed by the early European hours, clearly reflecting the cautious anticipation dominating markets ahead of the delayed January Nonfarm Payrolls…
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Dollar, Yields, and Yen in Spotlight Ahead of Nonfarm Payrolls – Pepperstone Market Digest
By Michael Brown, Senior Research Strategist at Pepperstone DIGEST – Markets did little to write home about yesterday, besides a bid into long-end Treasuries, and notable demand for the JPY, as focus turns to the latest US labour market report today. WHERE WE STAND – I spent a fair chunk…
Continue ReadingThe S&P 500 Consolidates at Elevated Levels Amid Caution and Selectivity
By Antonio Di Giacomo, Senior Market Analyst at XS.com The S&P 500 remains above the 6,970-point level amid increased investor caution, amid mixed signals from the U.S. economy. After the strong rally seen in previous sessions, the index has entered a consolidation phase, reflecting a balance between optimism driven by…
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Gold Consolidated Near USD 5,000 as Markets Weigh Data Risks and Geopolitics
By Christopher Tahir, Senior Market Strategist at Exness Gold remained range-bound near the USD 5,000 per ounce mark on Tuesday, reflecting caution ahead of a key macroeconomic calendar. Attention is firmly focused on this week’s nonfarm payrolls report and inflation data, both of which could recalibrate expectations for Federal Reserve…
Continue ReadingMapping The Diversity of Capital Source: From HNWI and Family Offices to Institutions
By Zarina Sattarova, HFQ Fund Relationship Manager Investors behind private funds are more diverse than ever. High-net-worth individuals, single- and multi-family offices, pension funds, insurers, endowments, sovereign wealth funds and private banks all play distinct roles. A large portion of capital is typically raised from large institutions, family offices, and…
Continue ReadingEUR/USD Rebounds For A Second Consecutive Session As The USD Eases Ahead Of Key Economic Data Releases
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…
Continue ReadingGlobal 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…
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