The euro started the week on a softer note, although the outcome of the elections in France did not prove to be a hard blow, and the single currency may continue its recovery in the short term. The EUR/USD exchange rate softened on Monday after the results of the French elections and an unexpected result […]
Powell Refrains From Giving A Timetable For Rate Cuts In Senate Appearance
In testimony before the Senate Banking Committee, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell kept the Fed’s options open regarding when the central bank will cut interest rates, something markets believe will likely happen in September. He told senators that he does not expect a hike to be the next step, but declined to give a timetable for […]
Trump and GOP to Curb Cryptocurrency Restrictions
While not listed as a top priority, the Republican National Committee adopted a platform that aims to support digital innovation. Former President Donald Trump’s Republican Party has officially taken on a platform that will support innovation in cryptocurrencies, according to a document released Monday by the Republican National Committee. The platform lays out the party’s priorities as presumptive presidential […]
U.S. stock markets rise; Powell testimony looms
U.S. stock indexes rose on Tuesday as rising expectations of a rate cut in September lifted Wall Street ahead of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s testimony. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite hit record highs on Monday, adding to recent gains as traders priced in the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will begin cutting interest […]
Dollar rises on Powell’s remarks; euro stabilizes
The U.S. dollar edged higher in early European trading on Tuesday, bouncing from its lows in anticipation of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s Senate testimony, while the euro has held firm amid the volatile political situation in France. The dollar bounces ahead of Powell’s Senate testimony. The dollar has rebounded a bit on Tuesday, but […]
Outlook for the Week of July 08-12
Key points to watch out for: Euro Investors Are Keeping an Eye on the French Elections Currency market traders will be on the edge of their seats on Sunday, in anticipation of Monday’s opening and the impact the second round of the French election will have on the market. The far-right National Rally (RN) party […]
This week is pivotal for the cryptocurrency market: Why?
The cryptocurrency market may finally experience a shakeout following the upcoming release of CPI and PPI data later this week. Chairman Powell will also deliver his semi-annual monetary policy testimony to the HFSC. With a potential 25 basis point rate cut ahead, circumstances could change very quickly. A more forceful stance on interest rates by […]
Market highlights for the week: Inflation, Biden, Powell
After a holiday-shortened week, investors will keep a close eye on the upcoming economic report on inflation, which is the highlight of the week. Last week, the labor market again showed signs of moderation. June’s nonfarm employment figures showed an increase of 206,000 jobs, a slight decline from May’s revised count of 218,000. The U.S. […]
U.S. stock markets fall slightly after Powell’s testimony, with CPI in focus
U.S. stock indexes fell slightly on Monday as investors await both Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s testimony and key inflation data for more signals on interest rates this week. Futures stabilized in the wake of Wall Street hitting record highs on Friday last week as softer-than-expected nonfarm payrolls data increased optimism that the Fed will […]
Dollar stable in light of inflation data; euro advances
In early European trading, the dollar was stable ahead of key inflation data, while the euro was moving as investors digested the results of the French parliamentary elections. The dollar is stable in anticipation of CPI data The dollar was steady at the start of a new week, having suffered a setback after surprisingly strong […]