Dollar Falters on Soft PCE Inflation Data, Sterling Rises on Retail Sales

The financial markets were jolted last week by data confirming the stall in disinflation progress in the US. This development prompted traders to quickly revise their expectations regarding Fed’s monetary policy, withdrawing bets on a June rate reduction. This shift in sentiment led to strong rise in treasury yields and corresponding deep decline in stock […]

Dollar is under some selling pressure in early US session despite stronger-than-expected PPI readings. However, downside momentum of the greenback is relatively limited. The post-CPI selloff yesterday did not gain significant traction, partly because stock markets unexpectedly retreated. Currently, futures are indicating a flat opening, and if activity in risk markets remains subdued in this […]

The forex markets are pretty steady in Asian session today, with Euro stabilizing from its previous sharp sell-off. Meanwhile, Dollar and Yen are posting modest gains. In contrast, commodity currencies showed less resilience, and Swiss Franc surrendered some of its recent strong gains. British Pound demonstrated mixed performance. A noticeable characteristic of today’s market is […]