The recent comments from Federal Reserve officials have solidified the expectation that U.S. monetary settings will remain restrictive, causing the dollar to soften. Despite rising in previous weeks due to strong U.S. economic data and inflation, the dollar is now facing pressure as traders reassess the possibility of rate cuts in the near future. The
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The USD/JPY pair continues to decline as the US Dollar correction exerts pressure on the pair. During the Asian trading hours on Thursday, the pair was seen trading around 154.30, marking its second successive session of losses. The decline in the US Dollar is primarily responsible for the downward trend in the USD/JPY pair. Japan’s
The recent rally in EURJPY has come to a halt at 165.35, indicating the end of wave 3. Following this, wave 4 initiated as a double three Elliott Wave structure. The downward movement from wave 3 saw wave ((w)) concluding at 162.59 and wave ((x)) finishing at 165.17. Subsequently, wave (w) terminated at 163.85, and
Following the Bank of Japan’s decision to exit negative interest rates, the USD/JPY exchange rate experienced a significant decline to the 154 handle. This move was largely influenced by the forward guidance provided by the BoJ, which signaled the implementation of accommodative policy measures. While this decision may have bolstered buyer demand for the Japanese
The analysis of the short-term Elliott Wave view in Nikkei Futures (NKD) suggests that a rally to 40960 marked the end of wave 3. Currently, the market is experiencing a pullback in wave 4, which is unfolding as a double three Elliott Wave structure. The internal subdivision of wave 4 indicates that we have seen
The CME FedWatch Tool has reported a decrease in the probability of a June Fed rate cut from 20.7% to 18.8% on Tuesday, April 16. This shift indicates a change in market sentiment towards the US Federal Reserve’s monetary policy. Additionally, the likelihood of a September rate cut has also reduced as the chances of
Sheila Bair, former chair of the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corp, has raised concerns about the quarterly earnings of regional banks, suggesting that they may expose critical weaknesses within the industry. Bair, who steered the FDIC through the turbulent times of the 2008 financial crisis, expressed her worries on CNBC’s “Fast Money” show. She specifically
The EUR/USD pair is currently trading around 1.0615 in the early Asian session, highlighting a bearish trend in the market. This downward movement can be attributed to the comments made by both the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank, indicating a shift towards a more restrictive monetary policy in the near future. Fed Chairman
Vietnam is currently facing an unprecedented financial crisis in its banking sector, with Saigon Joint Stock Commercial Bank (SCB) at the center of the storm. The situation is dire, with the national treasury at risk of drying up if the lending to SCB continues. The central bank of Vietnam has already pumped $24 billion in
The 2023-24 Canadian budget, presented by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, includes a proposal to boost the inclusion rate on capital gains realized annually above $250,000 by individuals and on all capital gains realized by corporations and trusts from one-half to two thirds. This measure aims to increase tax revenue from capital gains and address income
Morgan Stanley, the renowned financial institution, reported exceptional results in the first quarter of 2022 that surpassed analysts’ estimates. The company outperformed in terms of both profit and revenue, demonstrating the strength of its wealth management, trading, and investment banking divisions. Earnings per share stood at $2.02, significantly higher than the anticipated $1.66, while revenue
The XAU/USD gold chart today indicates that the historical record price of the metal is above USD 2,400 per ounce. Geopolitical tensions, such as active military conflicts and the threat of new ones, have contributed to the surge in gold prices. Fears of inflation and economic instability due to rising commodity prices have also played