Market Spotlight: Natural Gas Sinks to 21-Month Low
Nat Gas Prices Fall Further Natural Gas prices are continuing to fall this week with Nat Gas futures seen hitting their lowest level since early 2021 on Monday. Prices are now down over 40% YTD while the broader decline from last year’s highs is now around 74%. This is good news for the global economy, […]
JPY Sinks As BOJ Sticks To Bond Purchases
BOJ Holds SteadyTraders were treated to some late New Year fireworks overnight as the Japanese Yen collapsed across the board in reaction to the latest BOJ meeting. Ahead of the January monetary policy meeting, traders had been increasingly expectant that the BOJ would signal a shift in policy. With the bank having recently lifted the […]
Chinese yuan sinks on mixed GDP, Asia FX rattled by recession fears By Investing.com
© Reuters. By Ambar Warrick Investing.com — Most Asian currencies fell on Tuesday amid renewed fears of a global recession this year, with the yuan among the worst performers as data showed Chinese economic growth was pummeled by COVID lockdowns in 2022. The fell 0.4% to 6.7611, coming off a near five-month high after data […]
US dollar sinks after CPI
The US dollar US Dollar The US dollar, (symbol $, code USD) is the fiat currency of the United States of America (USD) and the most widely traded currency globally. It was introduced into the US in the late 18th Century, with paper notes not being distributed until the following century. The US dollar, also […]
Japanese Yen at Crossroads as US Dollar Sinks on Fed Comments. Where to for USD/JPY?
Japanese Yen, USD/JPY, US Dollar, Crude Oil, Gold – Talking Points The Japanese Yen faces challenges after inflation data The US Dollar slid lower elsewhere and the BoJ has its work cut out The Fed and the rate is driving markets, Will Thursday US CPI move USD/JPY? Recommended by Daniel McCarthy Get Your Free JPY […]
US Dollar Sinks to Support After PMIs: CPI Data Ahead
US Dollar Talking Points: The US Dollar started the year with a subtle show of strength but that was soundly rebuked on Friday after the release of PMI numbers. The big US driver for this week is CPI which is set to be released on Thursday. Markets are looking for a move down to 6.5% […]
US dollar sinks on hard landing fears after ISM services survey plunges
The ISM services sector survey is one of the best forward looking indicators out there and today’s edition plunged to 49.6 from 56.5, far worse than the economist consensus of 55.0. Even worse, the forward-looking new orders component in the survey looks like this: ISM new orders Market participants are struggling with the idea of […]