Tag: Fed

May 31
The dollar is strengthening as inflation fears dampen risk sentiment.

The US dollar rose across the board on Tuesday as Treasury yields rose and investors’ risk appetite was dampened by concerns about a further acceleration in global inflation. The dollar was bolstered by demand for safe havens. Stocks in the United States fell on Tuesday as investors were alarmed by rising oil prices and hawkish […]

May 26
Gold prices are falling with the rise of the US dollar

Gold prices fell during trading today, Thursday, May 26, 2022, with the rise of the US dollar. The decline comes with the support of the signals shown by the US Federal Reserve policy meeting; The US central bank is likely to continue on its path of raising interest rates. Gold Prices Today The price of […]

May 20
The 10-year yield in the United States has fallen to a three-week low as weak data fans growth fears.

The 10-year yield in the United States has fallen to a three-week low as weak data fans growth fears. US Treasury yields fell on Thursday, with those on benchmark 10-year notes falling to three-week lows, as continued softness in US economic data fueled growth concerns despite the Federal Reserve’s aggressive path of monetary tightening. Yields […]

May 17
Bullard predicts that US growth will remain above trend due to strong consumption.

Fed Bullard predicts that US growth will remain above trend due to strong consumption. The U.S. economy is likely to continue growing at an above-trend pace for at least the next 18 months, and households are likely to continue spending as the influence of the pandemic fades, St. Louis Fed president James Bullard said on […]

May 16
The dollar has fallen from two-decade highs, while the yuan has fallen due to weak Chinese data.

The dollar has fallen from two-decade highs, while the yuan has fallen due to weak Chinese data. The U.S. dollar was down slightly on Monday after hitting a 20-year peak last week, with the global economy in focus after the Chinese yuan came under pressure following weak data. Creating a risk-off mood on Monday, China’s […]

Apr 14
Yields in the United States have risen in response to data and an ECB statement.

Yields in the United States have risen in response to data and an ECB statement. The benchmark 10-year US Treasury yield rose slightly on Thursday, following a flurry of economic data and a policy announcement from the European Central Bank that was less aggressive than expected. Retail sales increased by 0.5 % in March, falling […]

Apr 14
Gold prices are declining and heading for weekly gains

Gold prices fell in trading on Thursday, with the stability of high-risk assets, but the precious metal is still heading towards achieving a second consecutive weekly gain, driven by the safe haven demand caused by the Ukrainian crisis and the expansion of inflationary pressures. On Wednesday, gold prices ended higher, for the fifth consecutive session, […]

Apr 12
The Canadian dollar recovers from a four-week low as investors assess US inflation data.

The Canadian dollar recovers from a four-week low as investors assess US inflation data. On Tuesday, the Canadian dollar edged higher against the US dollar, recovering from its lowest level in nearly four weeks, as oil prices rose and US data showed underlying inflation rising less than expected in March. The 12-month increase in core […]

Apr 07
Sterling falls against the euro following the release of ECB minutes.

Sterling falls against the euro following the release of ECB minutes. Sterling fell against a stronger euro on Thursday, as the minutes of the European Central Bank’s March meeting were more hawkish than expected. At their March 10 meeting, ECB policymakers appeared eager to reduce stimulus, arguing that conditions for raising rates had either been […]

Apr 05
Romania’s central bank raises the key interest rate to 3%, predicting higher inflation.

Romania’s central bank raises the key interest rate to 3%, predicting higher inflation. On Tuesday, Romania’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point to 3%, predicting that inflation would rise faster than expected due to the conflict in Ukraine, which is putting pressure on food and fuel prices. Inflation is […]