GBPUSD Rebounds Off 27-Month Low But SMAs Act as Strong Resistance
GBPUSD has reversed back up again after finding support at the 27-month low of 1.2070, achieved last week, but the current momentum is still weak. The technical indicators are pointing to a neutral to negative bias in the short term...
Key Takeaways from Today’s RBA Communique and What it Means for AUDUSD
Following last week’s mega moves by central banks, the calendar this week allows central bankers to finetune some of those shifts, starting with a plethora of communique from the RBA this morning. The calendar this week allows central bankers to...
US Dollar Index Outlook: Dollar is Set for Further Advance
Bulls are consolidating under new two-decade high but remain in play and position for further advance. The dollar is supported by strong Fed rate hikes and hawkish stance that signals further action, as well as safe-haven demand on economic and...
Markets Tread Water With US on Holiday, Dollar and Yen Soft
Markets are generally quiet today, with a near empty European calendar and US holiday. Major European indexes are recovering slightly but lack follow through buying. Gold and oil are staying in tight range. In the currency markets, Aussie and Kiwi...
U.S. recession isn’t ‘inevitable,’ but inflation is ‘unacceptably high,’ Treasury Secretary Yellen says
Talk of a recession has accelerated this year as inflation remains high and the Federal Reserve takes aggressive steps to counter.
Inflation and recession fears are squeezing some industries more than others
A woman pushes a shopping cart through the grocery aisle at Target in Annapolis, Maryland, on May 16, 2022, as Americans brace for summer sticker shock as inflation continues to grow. Jim Watson | AFP | Getty Images People still...
Markets Reacted Negatively to Rate Hikes, Franc and Dollar Shone
Net reactions of the global markets to Fed’s 75bps rate hike were rather negative. Global stocks ended generally lower after initial recovery. Additionally, SNB delivered a surprised 50bps rate hike while BoE’s 25bps had a hawkish undertone with three members...
Here are the three things the Fed has done wrong, and what it still isn’t getting right
The exterior of the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building is seen in Washington, D.C., June 14, 2022. Sarah Silbiger | Reuters After years of being a beacon for financial markets, the Federal Reserve suddenly finds itself second-guessed as...
Pandemic-era checks rewired how these Americans see money: ‘Stimulus changed how I think about what’s possible’
Ciydemimages | E+ | Getty Images For Denise Diaz, the benefits of pandemic-era stimulus checks went beyond everyday dollars and cents. They rewired how she thinks about money. Diaz, a mother of three who lives outside Orlando, Florida, received more...
Recapping A Swiss Surprise
Summary Central banks were in the limelight this week, including the Swiss National Bank (SNB). At its June monetary policy meeting, SNB policymakers opted to raise its policy rate, which was a surprise in terms of timing, and also magnitude...