The EURUSD currency pair fell for the fourth consecutive session as the single currency continued to gain ground against the US dollar. The single currency struggled to hold on to its gains against the greenback as the dollar was relatively strong against most of its peers, as tracked by the US Dollar Index. The release…
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The USDCAD currency pair was trading down over 76 pips as the Canadian dollar rallied higher against its US counterpart, driving the entire pair lower. The Canadian dollar, also known as the loonie, rallied higher, bolstered by the release of the latest labour market data from the country. According to the latest labour market data…
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However, The California Public Employees’ Retirement System's (CalPERS) recent investments in several EV companies have sparked investor interest, indicating a dynamic landscape. The EV startup Rivian (RIVN.O) has received the highest investment so far, with seven other pension schemes attempting to cash in, including The Teacher Retirement System of Texas and the Maryland State Retirement…
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BDO said that $477m of its top line was at risk of being “materially misstated”; an evaluation that Revolut was unhappy with. Execs were also dismayed at the reaction to these remarks in the media. The Standard claims Revolut even instructed independent lawyers to try and change the media narrative. It appears that the debit…
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The AUD/USD pair was hovering around the 0.6625 level while approaching its highs from early August. This upward trajectory can be attributed to various factors influencing the currency market. Australia's Retail Sales, a vital indicator of consumer spending, posted a decline of 0.2% for October, falling short of market expectations of a 0.1% increase and…
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The Canadian Dollar (CAD) has faced headwinds due to a decline in crude oil prices, contributing to this upward pressure on the pair. Western Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices have been on a downward trajectory since Wednesday and are currently trading at approximately $75.00 per barrel. Crude oil prices have fallen since late September…
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The Japanese inflation report indicated that the annualised CPI print had risen to 3.3%, a new 10-year high, compared to the previous month when annual inflation was recorded at 3.0%. However, the monthly inflation print was most exciting as it showed that inflation rose to 0.7% in October compared to September’s 0.3% print. The Bank…
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These declines pushed these sectors further into contractionary territory. Furthermore, the impact of the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) meeting minutes still lingers, as the board reiterated concerns about inflation and the potential for future interest rate hikes. Despite these setbacks, there was a glimmer of positivity for the Australian dollar from China. Beijing's announcement…
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Additionally, the recent agreement between Israel and Hamas to pause fighting has limited the upside potential for the JPY as a safe haven currency. Interestingly, the recent weakening of the USD may reduce the need for the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to intervene in the foreign exchange (FX) markets if this trend continues. Furthermore, Japanese…
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According to the minutes, the central bank intends to maintain a restrictive monetary policy until inflation approaches its target of 2%. However, Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) members believe any decisions should be cautiously approached. In summary, the minutes from the meeting provided a relatively balanced perspective, leaving little clear direction for the US dollar.…
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