USD Index struggles for direction near 103.00, looks at data, Fedspeak

Share: The index approaches the key 103.00 support. US yields look poised to extend the decline. Consumer Confidence, Fedspeak come next in the docket. The greenback alternates gains with losses near the 103.00 neighbourhood when gauged by the USD Index (DXY) on turnaround Tuesday. USD Index focuses on key data, Fed speakers The

The rally in both bonds and stocks looks unsustainable – Nordea

Share: In November, stocks and bonds have rallied and the US Dollar has weakened. Economists at Nordea expect markets to move back to reality. The current rally in bonds and stocks is unlikely to continue The rally in both bonds and stocks looks unsustainable. The next environment is likely to be one of

Dollar remains vulnerable, focus turns to inflation data

Share: In a shortened week, the US Dollar posted losses again. Next week, the key report in the US will be the Core PCE. Consumer inflation data is also due in the Eurozone with the preliminary November figures and in Australia with the October Monthly CPI. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand will

Dollar rebounds from monthly lows, Gold back at $2,000

Share: During the Asian session, the Australian Westpac Leading Index is due, and RBA Governor Bullock is scheduled to speak again. Later in the day, the focus turns to US data ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, which includes Jobless Claims, Durable Goods Orders, and the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment survey. Here is

US Dollar closes its worse week since July as investors bet on a dovish Fed

Share: The DXY Index stands at 103.90, seeing losses of around 0.40% and tallying a 1.60% weekly decline. Investors continue to digest the data reported throughout the week. The combo of cooling inflation and the labor market points to the Fed not hiking anymore. Fed’s Susan Collins was seen as hawkish on Friday.

US Dollar recover, eyes on Jobless Claims and Fed speakers

Share: The DXY index first declined to 104.00 and then recovered to 104.40. The headline and core PPI cooled down in October, while US Retail Sales declined but were lower than expected.  Investors seem to worry that strong economic activity data might weigh more than cooling inflation in the Fed’s eyes. The US