Category Archives: Market Insights
Fed’s Hawkish Stance Bolsters Dollar
Written on October 3, 2023 at 5:54 am, by lishitong
In a staunch show of strength, the dollar advances due to the market consensus towards the Fed maintaining elevated interest rates to combat persistent inflation. In a staunch show of strength, the dollar advances, driving the dollar index towards $107, bolstered by the Federal Reserve’s recent communication. The market consensus leans heavily towards the FedContinue Reading
Equity Market Soars After U.S. Government Shutdown Averted
Written on October 2, 2023 at 5:54 am, by lishitong
The dollar index held steady, while U.S. treasuries maintained robust levels when the threat of a U.S. government shutdown was averted. Global equity markets surged on the heels of reassuring news: the threat of a U.S. government shutdown was averted, instilling confidence across the board. Although tempered after breaching the $106 threshold, the dollar indexContinue Reading
Dollar Eases From Alleviates U.S. Government Shutdown Fears
Written on September 29, 2023 at 5:37 am, by lishitong
US Dollar pulled back as investors took profits. Attention now turns to the upcoming PCE Price Index release for insights into US inflation The U.S. dollar, which had reached its peak since December, experienced a decline following yesterday’s release of U.S. economic data that failed to meet projections. Disappointing figures in the U.S. GDP priceContinue Reading
US Labor Market Raises Concerns
Written on September 29, 2023 at 3:04 am, by lishitong
The Week Ahead: Week of 3 October (GMT+3) Tuesday, 3 October, 06:30 – AUD RBA Interest Rate Decisions (Oct) After two consecutive months of unchanged interest rates, economists believe this pause is meant to assess the impact of previous rate increases on the country’s economy. As the results show, the country’s inflation is slowing down,Continue Reading
Dollar Dominance Rises: Treasuries Surge
Written on September 28, 2023 at 6:17 am, by lishitong
US Treasury yields continue to hit high levels, buoying by rate hikes expectations from the Federal Reserve. Gold dipped into six-and-a-half month low. The U.S. dollar continues its relentless ascent, fueled by soaring Treasury yields and expectations of Federal Reserve rate hikes. Recent data, including a robust uptick in U.S. Core Durable Goods Orders, furtherContinue Reading
Dollar Strengthens Amidst Fear Of A U.S. Government Shutdown
Written on September 27, 2023 at 6:18 am, by lishitong
In the realm of U.S. equity markets, the dominant theme remains the Federal Reserve’s resolute hawkish stance, indicating an enduring era of monetary tightening. In the realm of U.S. equity markets, the dominant theme remains the Federal Reserve’s resolute hawkish stance, indicating an enduring era of monetary tightening. This posture has cast a shadow overContinue Reading
Macroeconomic Headwinds Dampen Financial Market
Written on September 26, 2023 at 5:21 am, by lishitong
Global macroeconomic worries drive hedge funds and retail investors to shed stock leverage. In the global markets, prevailing macroeconomic concerns persist, even as U.S. equity markets managed modest gains in their recent session. Notably, hedge funds and retail investors are unwinding stock leverage at a pace unseen since the 2020 pandemic crisis on Wall Street,Continue Reading
Equity Markets Decline On Fed’s Hawkish Outlook
Written on September 25, 2023 at 5:38 am, by lishitong
The consistent hawkish tone from Fed officials has spurred investors to withdraw funds from the equity market at a rate not seen since December. U.S. equity markets, alongside their Asian counterparts, are grappling with headwinds following a challenging central bank week. The consistent hawkish tone from Fed officials, coupled with warnings of potential future rateContinue Reading
U.S Equity Market Hit By Fed’s Hawkish Stance
Written on September 22, 2023 at 5:43 am, by lishitong
The U.S. dollar remains steadfast above the $105 mark, while the domestic stock market experienced turbulence after the recent Fed Chair’s statement. The U.S. dollar remains steadfast above the $105 mark, while the domestic stock market experienced turbulence after the recent Fed Chair’s statement. Investors grappled with the implications of the Fed’s messaging, resulting inContinue Reading
More Economy Indicators From Major Countries Are Coming Next Week
Written on September 22, 2023 at 1:23 am, by lishitong
Thursday, 28 September, 15:00 – EU German CPI (MoM) (Sep) In August, Germany’s inflation remained stable, as indicated by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Inflation in the eurozone remains elevated, and investors are concerned that additional rate hikes could potentially trigger a recession, further negatively impacting the country’s current economic situation. Thursday, 28 September, 15:30Continue Reading