As the New Zealand dollar continues to rise against the US dollar, reaching 0.6014, all eyes are on the upcoming Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) meeting. Analysts predict that the official cash rate will remain at 5.5%, marking the ninth consecutive time without a change. Concerns about the strength of New Zealand’s economy persist,
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The AUD/USD pair slightly retreated, settling near 0.6575 on Friday, experiencing a modest descent of 0.30%. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) maintained its hawkish stance, leading to a buoyant Australian Dollar despite the setback. Investors were also digesting Chinese inflation reported during the European session, which added to market sentiment. The RBA’s unwavering hawkish
The past seven days have seen significant volatility in the price of gold, with a 4.4% decline from Friday’s peak to Monday’s low, followed by a 2.5% rebound from the lows. This rollercoaster ride in gold prices has been largely influenced by external market factors, with a notable recovery on Thursday aligning with a strong
The AUD/USD pair has seen a significant uptick, reaching near 0.6580, with a rise of 0.80% during recent trading sessions. This surge can be attributed to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) reaffirmation of their hawkish stance and the boost in commodity prices. The RBA’s decision to maintain rates at 4.35% and their indication of
Higher interest rates on the yen are traditionally seen as bullish for the yen and bearish for the USD/YEN pair. However, the conventional wisdom was thrown into question after the first rate hike when the pair actually rallied. This contradictory outcome suggests that the effects of rate hikes on currency pairs may not always follow
In the world of financial markets, volatility is both a friend and a foe. The recent surge of volatility that has blindsided traders is a stark reminder of the inherent risks involved in trades that thrive in a low volatility environment. The illusion of stability in these trades tends to unravel quickly when volatility spikes,
The Japan 225 stock index saw a significant decline, dropping by a staggering 21% to reach a 10-month low of 30,361. This decline was primarily fueled by recession fears in the US and a strengthening yen. The index experienced its sharpest correction below the 200-day simple moving average, hitting levels not seen since October 2023.
The cryptocurrency market experienced a 0.75% loss in the past 24 hours, bringing the total market capitalization to $2.29 trillion. This decline comes after a period of optimism in equities, with synchronized selling dominating the market sentiment. The current sentiment index rests at 57, indicating greed among investors. This shift from fear to greed could
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has been actively reducing its holdings in Bank of America, shedding a total of 19.2 million BofA shares over the course of three days. This selling spree, totaling almost $779 million, has been ongoing for the past 12 consecutive days, resulting in total sales exceeding $3.8 billion. As a result of
Following the disappointing July jobs report, the US Dollar (USD) has been under immense pressure. The DXY index, which measures the strength of the USD, experienced a significant decline after the release of the report, dropping to levels not seen since March. The weak data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report highlighted
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has seen its cash pile swell to a record $276.9 billion last quarter, a significant increase from the previous record of $189 billion set in the first quarter of 2024. This increase came as Buffett sold big chunks of stock holdings, including nearly half of his stake in tech giant Apple.
Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate led by CEO Warren Buffett, is expected to announce a cash pile exceeding $200 billion in its second-quarter earnings report. Buffett’s recent sale of some of his favorite stocks, including Apple and Bank of America, has raised eyebrows among investors. Some speculate that Buffett is looking to de-risk the portfolio amidst
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