Tag: Market volatility
US Retail Sales in Focus as Yen Rebounds: Forexlive Americas FX News Wrap
The focus was on US retail sales for October, which came in lower than expected at -0.1% compared to the expected +0.3%. Despite the headline number, some analysts pointed out that there was a...
ForexLive European FX News Wrap: Dollar Momentum Cools at Week’s End
The dollar took a breather in European trading today after making strong gains earlier in the week. USD/JPY fell from around 156.20 to 155.21 before recovering to around 155.60. EUR/USD also rose from 1.0540...
BOJ Rate Hike Timing Debate Boosts USD/JPY – Forexlive
The Bank of Japan recently released a summary of their October meeting, sparking a debate on the timing of a potential rate hike. According to Reuters, the Summary revealed that there is a division...
US Dollar Strengthens as Yields Ease – Forexlive Americas FX News Wrap
The US Dollar strengthened as yields eased on Friday, with various economic indicators and market movements shaping the day's events. In Canada, the October employment change came in at +14.5K, slightly below the expected...
Beware of Federal Reserve’s Hawkish Stance: Impact on Forex Trading
The Federal Reserve's hawkish stance is something that forex traders need to keep an eye on. The FOMC statement is about to be released, and all eyes are on Fed Chairman Jerome Powell's press...
US 500 Index Short-Term Recovery – Action Forex
The US 500 index has shown signs of a short-term recovery as it bounced off the 50-day SMA and the 5,720 support level. However, technical indicators like RSI and MACD are indicating weakening momentum.Currently,...
Best Day of the Year for Stock Markets: Forexlive Analysis and Insights
According to Carson Investment Research, October 28 has historically been the best day of the year for the S&P 500. While daily averages may be influenced by unique events, Goldman Sachs also points out...
USD/JPY Rises Above 150: Verbal Intervention Threat
Mizuho mentioned in their weekly outlook that there is a threat of verbal intervention as USD/JPY rises above 150. This is definitely something to pay attention to today, especially since USD/JPY has increased by...
FX Option Expiries Analysis: 18 October 10am NY Cut – Forexlive
There is only one FX option expiry worth noting on this day, which is at the 1.0850 level for the EUR/USD pair. Although this level may not align with any significant technical levels, the...
Wall Street Indexes Poised for Gains as Earnings Impact S&P 500, Nasdaq 100
Wall Street indexes are showing positive momentum, thanks to strong bank earnings reports. The Dow Jones Industrial Index hit the 43000 mark for the first time, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 also...
