Monthly Archives: June 2024
Dollar Gains on Hawkish Fed Outlook
Written on June 26, 2024 at 6:18 am, by
Market Summary After digesting Jerome Powell’s comments following the FOMC interest rate decision on Wednesday, the dollar erased all its losses from the soft CPI reading, continuing its upward trajectory. The hawkish outlook from the Fed stimulated dollar strength against its peers, while the bullish momentum in equity markets was hindered by the prospect ofContinue Reading
Soft CPI Hammers Dollar
Written on June 26, 2024 at 6:16 am, by
Market Summary The financial markets experienced significant fluctuations in the last session, driven by two major economic events. Firstly, the U.S. CPI came in lower than market consensus, indicating easing inflation and boosting risk appetite. However, later in the session, the FOMC announced that there will be only one interest rate cut this year, reinforcingContinue Reading
Soft CPI Hammers Dollar
Written on June 26, 2024 at 6:14 am, by
Market Summary The financial markets experienced significant fluctuations in the last session, driven by two major economic events. Firstly, the U.S. CPI came in lower than market consensus, indicating easing inflation and boosting risk appetite. However, later in the session, the FOMC announced that there will be only one interest rate cut this year, reinforcingContinue Reading
