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Yen Surges on BoJ Hawkish Expectations
Fundamental Analysis * Hawkish Expectations from the BoJ? The Japanese Yen has strengthened to a three-week high against both the U.S. Dollar and Pound Sterling as markets anticipate tighter monetary policy from the Bank of Japan (BoJ). Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s push for significant wage increases during the upcoming “Shuntō” negotiations has heightened inflationary concerns,Continue Reading
CAD Weakens Amid Tariff Concerns and Falling Oil Prices
Fundamental Analysis * Canada Dollar Weakness Amid Economic Concerns: The Canadian Dollar is under pressure due to growing pessimism surrounding Canada’s economic outlook. U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent announcement of potential significant tariffs on Canadian goods has raised concerns about a slowdown in Canada’s economic growth. In addition, the persistent drop in oil prices, aContinue Reading
Hang Seng Index Slides Amid Tariff Concerns
Fundamental Analysis * Tariff Impositions Weigh on Stock Prospects: President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement of potential tariffs on Chinese imports could significantly impact China’s economic progression and Chinese-related stocks. This sentiment has further diminished market risk appetite, triggering a selloff in the Hang Seng Index. Trump’s plan to impose an additional 10% tariff on all ChineseContinue Reading
Crude Oil Prices Rise as Ukraine Conflict Intensifies
Fundamental Analysis * Surging Conflict: Crude oil prices, traded in dollars, surged to a two-week high as the escalating war in Ukraine heightened the market’s geopolitical risk premium. The conflict intensified after Britain and the U.S. authorized Kyiv to carry out deeper strikes into Russian territory using their missiles. In response, President Vladimir Putin announcedContinue Reading
Dollar Stable Despite Quiet Week, PCE May Boost It Further
Tuesday, 26 November 2024, 17:00 – US CB Consumer Confidence The latest U.S. CB Consumer Confidence Index for showed a strong improvement to 108.7, surpassing both the forecast of 99.5 and the previous month’s 99.2. This rebound indicates heightened optimism among U.S. consumers about current and future economic conditions. Key drivers included robust job marketContinue Reading
