Yearly Archives: 2024
Dollar Strengthens Amid Hawkish Fed Remarks

Written on June 26, 2024 at 6:19 am, by
Market Summary The Dollar Index experienced a slight rebound as investors processed hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials, particularly Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari’s suggestion to delay rate cuts until December. This shift in sentiment strengthened the dollar, influencing various markets. Crude oil prices retraced from two-week highs as investors took profits amidst market uncertainties.Continue Reading
Soft CPI Hammers Dollar

Written on June 26, 2024 at 6:15 am, by
Market Summary The financial markets experienced significant fluctuations in the last session, driven by two major economic events. Firstly, the U.S. CPI came in lower than market consensus, indicating easing inflation and boosting risk appetite. However, later in the session, the FOMC announced that there will be only one interest rate cut this year, reinforcingContinue Reading
Dollar Calm ahead of FOMC Minutes

Written on June 26, 2024 at 6:13 am, by
Market Summary The dollar index steadied in the last session, trading above the $105 mark, ahead of the highly anticipated FOMC meeting minutes. Market expectations are leaning towards a more hawkish stance from the U.S. central bank due to a tight labour market. Analysts predict that the Fed is likely to implement two 25 bpsContinue Reading