Subdued Trading Continues as Markets Shrug US ADP Disappointment

The past week in the currency markets was a dramatic whirlwind, marked by pivotal moves from major central banks across the globe. From BoJ’s unexpected hike to SNB’s surprise cut, from Fed’s hawkish leaning projections to BoE’s dovish voting, they collectively orchestrated a much volatile than usual trading environment. Amidst this chaos, Dollar emerged victorious […]

Dollar strengthens broadly in Asian session today, extending last week’s late rebound. This uptick comes in the wake of Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s interview on 60 Minutes, where he reiterated the premature nature of interest rate cuts in March. He also highlighted the underlying economic resilience that affords Fed the luxury of patience. Powell’s stance […]

Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s highly anticipated speech at Jackson Hole didn’t disappoint market participants, as he clearly signaled that the time for easing monetary policy has arrived. This declaration provided a notable boost to US stock markets on Friday, with major indexes ending the week on a positive note. Meanwhile, Dollar tumbled across the board, […]