Share: The European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council member Bostjan Vasle spoke at the Euromoney conference in Vienna about investor speculation regarding imminent interest rate cuts. Key quotes “For me, personally, it’s absolutely … [Continue reading]
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD retreats as US data strengthens USD, dampens Fed rate cut hopes
Share: Gold's downward trend continues, losing more than 1% due to strong US Retail Sales data and a surge in US Treasury yields. The upward trajectory of the US Dollar Index to a five-week high and hawkish Fed comments contribute to Gold's … [Continue reading]
USD/MXN: Mexican and US 2024 elections will add noise and can weigh on the Peso – TDS
Share: Mexican Peso’s (MXN) returns can be explained entirely by US factors. Economists at TD Securities analyze MXN outlook. US slowdown and a steep Fed cutting cycle in 2024 will allow markets to price in more cuts by Banxico MXN returns can … [Continue reading]
Loonie still expected to appreciate moderately – Commerzbank
Share: The Canadian Dollar’s (CAD) reaction to the latest inflation print for December was rather muted. Economists at Commerzbank analyze Loonie’s outlook. The BoC is unlikely to cut rates soon The figures did not surprise to the extent that the … [Continue reading]
Gold price refreshes weekly low as diminishing odds for March Fed rate cut boost US Dollar
Share: Gold price drops to a fresh weekly low amid the underlying bullish tone surrounding the USD. Reduced bets for a March Fed rate cut push the US bond yields higher and underpin the buck. The geopolitical risks and China’s economic woes could … [Continue reading]
China House Price Index fell from previous -0.2% to -0.4% in December
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BlackRock ousting MicroStrategy as largest BTC holder is a matter of when, not if, ETF expert says
Share: BlackRock remains in the lead on metrics of trading volumes with $226.9 million recorded on Tuesday. Eric Balchunas thinks the firm could dethrone MicroStrategy from its helm as the biggest BTC holder. The ETF specialist also anticipates … [Continue reading]
EUR/GBP trimms daily gains and bullish momentum weakens, eyes on bearish SMA crossover
Share: EUR/GBP trades mildly lower at 0.8596 after hitting a high of 0.8620. Daily chart indicators hint at strengthening selling momentum: RSI is in negative terrain, and MACD's histogram depicts rising red bars. The four-hour chart affirms a … [Continue reading]
Canada CPI Preview: Increasing inflation could lead markets to trim BoC rate cut bets
Share: The Canadian Consumer Price Index is seen growing 3.3% YoY in December. The BoC released its Business Outlook Survey (BOS). The Canadian Dollar navigates the area of four-week lows against the US Dollar. Canada is set to release important … [Continue reading]
ECB’s Villeroy: Too early to declare victory over inflation
Share: Speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos on Tuesday, European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council member and Bank of France President, Francois Villeroy de Galhau, said that it is “too early to declare victory over … [Continue reading]