Monthly Archives: April 2024
Strong NFP Bolsters The Dollar
Written on April 19, 2024 at 6:25 am, by
Market Summary The U.S. labour market’s vigorous expansion, with the Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) report disclosing an impressive 303,000 job additions that exceeded both previous results and projections, accentuated the U.S. economy’s resilience and amplified concerns over enduring high inflation. Consequently, the Dollar Index (DXY) experienced a resurgence as forecasts about the Federal Reserve’s proclivity forContinue Reading
Dollar Buoys By Optimistic NFP Expectation
Written on April 19, 2024 at 6:24 am, by
Market Summary The dollar index (DXY) briefly dipped below the pivotal $104 mark before rebounding in anticipation of the upcoming release of the Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report, introducing an element of volatility into the market. Recent positive economic indicators, particularly the ADP non-farm employment change figures, exceeding expectations, have buoyed market sentiment surrounding the USContinue Reading
Bullish Gold Trades To All-Time High
Written on April 19, 2024 at 6:23 am, by
Market Summary Gold prices have reached another milestone, currently trading steadily above $2300, as market sentiment leans towards the likelihood of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut this year. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech yesterday reiterated the central bank’s stance, indicating that it will take more time to assess market conditions before considering aContinue Reading
