Key Takeaways: 💼 Citi analysts proposed three scenarios for the EUR/USD in response to French legislative elections 📈 The most bullish scenario predicts an EUR/USD rise to 1.0810 if Macron remains president 📉 Citi estimates downside risks are greater than upside risks for the Euro Dollar pair in the current situation 🤝 Deadlocked Parliament or … Read more
Key Takeaways: 💶 Bulgaria is the closest to meeting the criteria to join the eurozone 🇪🇺 None of the six EU countries not using the euro meet all criteria to join 🔍 Criteria include low inflation and borrowing costs, stable exchange rates, and more 📈 Central bank laws must be compatible with EU laws for … Read more
Key Takeaways: 💲 Australian dollar rallied due to surprise inflation jump, raising expectations of rate hike 🇯🇵 Japanese yen under pressure from U.S. dollar 📈 Canadian dollar spiked on surprise inflation, reducing expectations of rate cuts 🇪🇺 Euro slipped on talk of further rate cuts by ECB member 🇺🇸 U.S. dollar index rose, impacting other … Read more
Key Takeaways 💷 The pound’s future relies on the next government proving that economic plans are credible. 📊 Sterling’s volatility impacts the UK economy through market stress and lower growth. 📈 Markets are bullish on sterling short-term due to limited opportunities for overspending. 💰 Labour’s proposed heavy investment could negatively impact UK bond markets and … Read more
Key Takeaways: 💶 France has been given leeway on the EU’s budget rules due to its status as a significant EU member 🇪🇺 Potential election of a eurosceptic, far-right government in France could strain Eurozone ties 💸 Questions remain about how a far-right French government would handle costly spending plans within EU’s budget rules 📉 … Read more
Key Takeaways: 💹 The pound has performed relatively well against the dollar this year, up 23% from the previous year’s record low. 📊 Sterling is the fourth most actively traded currency globally, reflecting London’s role as a major financial center. 💸 Sterling ranks third in global payments by value, accounting for about 6.84% of global … Read more
Key Takeaways: 📉 Most Asian currencies weakened as traders favored the dollar 📈 Australian dollar appreciated sharply after stronger-than-expected inflation reading 😞 Strong dollar and China trade war fears weighed on yuan 💵 Dollar index and futures near two-month highs, focus on PCE price index data 🇯🇵 Japanese yen close to intervention range, officials warn … Read more
Key Takeaways: 💵 U.S. dollar strengthened on hawkish Fed comments and stable economic data. 📈 Dollar rose against euro, yen, Swiss franc, and commodity currencies. 🏠 U.S. single-family home prices increased but consumer confidence slightly eased. 🌍 Currency market impacted by global events including French elections and U.S. presidential debate. 📉 Euro, yen, and Chinese … Read more
Key Takeaways: 💸 U.S. dollar rose against major currencies on hawkish Fed comments and positive economic data 📈 Dollar firmed against euro, yen, Swiss franc, sterling, and commodity currencies 🏡 Single-family home prices in the U.S. increased steadily in April 👩👦 Fed Governor Bowman reiterated willingness to raise borrowing costs if needed 💼 U.S. consumer … Read more
Key Takeaways 💰 The South African rand weakened as speculation about an imminent cabinet announcement grew 🔍 Investors are closely watching how power-sharing will be handled between the African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance 🕒 Expectations are high for a cabinet announcement within the next 24-36 hours 📰 Negotiations between the ANC and DA … Read more