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Dollar extends rally on the back of US economic surprises

The dollar index continued to rise on Thursday and broke through the 104 level. The dynamics of economic activity in the US continues to surprise this quarter, which allows the Fed to remain hawkish...

The Crude Chronicles - Episode 172

Oil Still Stuck in Range for NowOil prices have seen a much quieter week so far with crude futures holding within last week’s range for now. A stronger US Dollar has caused some downside pressure in...

BOE in Focus As UK Inflation Falls Again

UK Inflation Falls AgainGood news today for UK consumers, and also the BOE, with the latest UK economic data reflecting a third consecutive monthly decline in consumer prices. Annualised inflation...

Upside surprise in US CPI paves the way for more rate hikes from the Fed

The January US CPI report was yet another signal that the US economic expansion could experience a surprising reacceleration in January and that the path of consumer inflation towards the target...

Precious Metals Monday 13-02-2023

Metals Traders Brace for US CPI A quiet start for the metals complex on Monday. On the back of the recent selling we’ve seen, this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Bumper US jobs data looks to have put...

Russian crude oil cuts underpin oil prices

Oil prices rebounded on Friday to the highest level in 10 days on reports that Russia is going to voluntarily cut crude oil output. The news increased anxiety about potential market deficit especially...

Discount Rate is Again the Key Factor that Keeps US Equities Under Pressure and Dollar Bid

Shares of the Asia-Pacific region were trading mostly in the red today, taking over the bearish baton from the American session on Thursday. The US Dollar Index (DXY) rose to 103 amid a decline in...

FOMO Friday: S&P Flies Too Close To the Sun

S&P Slips From HighsIt’s fair to say that it’s been a relatively quiet week across markets. We’ve seen decent volatility, just little in the way of clear directional moves. Much of what has gone...

Fed caps dollar growth steering clear from a hawkish surprise

Jay Powell chose not to rock the markets yesterday, acknowledging that stronger economic data could lengthen the tightening cycle, while also saying that 2023 will be "a year of slowing...