MarketPulse

Oil prices are rising due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly the potential for an Israeli attack on Iranian oil facilities. Despite increased Libyan oil production, prices...

The yen has stabilized after massive losses last week. In the North American session, the USD/JPY is trading at 148.03 at the time of writing, up 0.45%. Ishiba’s U-turn sends yen reeling The yen is...

The British pound continues to lose ground on Monday after a dismal week. In the European session, GBP/USD is trading at 1.3063, down 0.48% on the day and its lowest level since October 12. The pound...

Better than expected US non-farm payrolls & unemployment rate for September have revived the soft to non-landing narrative. The Citigroup US Economic Surprise Index has improved significantly...

Strong US jobs report shifts Fed rate cut expectations from 50 bps to 25 bps. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East drive up oil prices and safe-haven assets. Upcoming US inflation data and RBNZ...

The recent week of Japanese yen weakness is likely driven by “political jawboning” The current jump in the JPY implied volatility index has reached an overstretched condition that suggests a...

US Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) data release is highly anticipated amidst shifting expectations of a Fed rate cut. Market predictions for the NFP report vary, with analysts split on expected...

The US Dollar Index (DXY) has seen a strong rally this week, fueled by expectations of a 25 bps Fed rate cut in November and safe-haven flows amid rising Middle East tensions. Meanwhile, the GBP/USD...

The recent sell-off of 18% in WTI crude oil since August has stalled. An increase in hostilities in the Middle East and impending fiscal stimulus measures from China are likely to trigger a...

The Japanese Yen faces uncertainty due to a new PM, snap elections, and shifting market sentiment. Despite a strong US Dollar and GBP, the Yen saw a temporary boost from safe-haven flows amid...

The Euro’s appeal has diminished due to expectations of ECB rate cuts, fueled by softer economic data and dovish policymaker comments. The US Dollar is gaining strength amid Middle East tensions,...

The yen is sharply lower on Wednesday. In the European session, the USD/JPY is trading at 144.82 at the time of writing, up 0.89%. New Finance Minister Makes Markets Uneasy In Japan, the dust is yet...

Nasdaq 100 has reintegrated back below its most recent medium-term swing high of 19,880. Nvidia is now showing leadership weakness which may trigger a jump in VIX, in turn setting up a potential...

The Swiss franc is calm on Wednesday. In the European session, USD/CHF is trading at 0.8454, up 0.13% on the day. SNB Welcomes Schlegel – Will He Bring More of the Same? Martin Schlegel has taken...

Oil prices fell by 2.4% in early European trade, possibly due to demand concerns and rebalancing. Concerns about China’s economic recovery and the possibility of increased Libyan oil production are...

USD/JPY is calm on Tuesday after the US dollar jumped 1.03% a day earlier. In the European session, the yen is trading at 143.76 at the time of writing, up 0.10%. Japan’s Parliament Elects Ishiba...