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  • Fisker Slashes EV Prices To Avoid Potential Bankruptcy

    Mar 28, 2024 | 18:53 pm

    Fisker, an electric vehicle startup, has decreased the prices of certain models to avoid potential insolvency, following the termination of a deal with an undisclosed automaker.Communication made to various media outlets reveals that the automaker intends to reduce the prices of Ocean Extreme, Ultra, and Sport models by more than 30 percent. The aim is to make these vehicles a highly appealing and affordable choice for potential EV buyers across a wide market. Additionally, through regular software updates delivered over the air, they aim to maintain and improve the vehicles' performance.The pricing for the 2023 models of the Ocean Extreme has been cut from $61,499 to $37,499, the Ultra from $52,999 to $34,999, and the Sport from $38,999 to $24,999. The company, headquartered in California, mentioned that it's offering some additional discounts worth $7,000 on some Ocean models, which have been incorporated into the new pricing.This decision to cut prices was made in the wake of the New York Stock Exchange delisting Fisker's shares, stating that the shares were unsuitable for listing due to their unusually low price levels.Ever since the negotiations for a joint venture to develop electric vehicles and manufacture them in North America fell through on March 22, Fisker found itself considering alternative strategies. These include purchasing back shares, redeeming shares, considering potential asset sales and business sales, looking at court restructurings, and mulling over the potential issuance of equity securities.Should Fisker end up filing for bankruptcy, it would be the second failure for CEO Henrik Fisker, who previously faced the collapse of Fisker Automotive, which filed for bankruptcy in 2013.The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com

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  • Federal Reserve's Balance Sheet Shrinks to $7.485 Trillion as of March 28, 2024

    Mar 28, 2024 | 18:30 pm

    The Federal Reserve's balance sheet has decreased to $7.485 trillion as of March 28, 2024. This marks a reduction from the previous indicator, which was at $7.514 trillion. The updated data indicates a decrease in the balance sheet size, reflecting the Federal Reserve's ongoing efforts to adjust its monetary policy and manage economic conditions in the United States. This development comes amidst the central bank's focus on implementing measures to support the economy while keeping inflation in check. The Federal Reserve's balance sheet is a key indicator of its activities and plays a crucial role in influencing financial markets and overall economic stability.The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com

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  • Federal Reserve Banks' Reserve Balances Drop to 3.472 Trillion USD

    Mar 28, 2024 | 18:30 pm

    In the latest update on March 28, 2024, the reserve balances held by commercial banks with the Federal Reserve Banks in the United States have decreased to 3.472 trillion USD. This marks a decline from the previous recorded balance of 3.49 trillion USD. The drop in reserve balances could indicate changes in liquidity and borrowing behaviors among financial institutions.The Federal Reserve's management of reserve balances plays a crucial role in implementing monetary policy and regulating the overall money supply in the economy. Fluctuations in these balances can influence interest rates, lending activities, and ultimately economic growth. Analysts will be closely monitoring these developments to assess their potential impact on the financial markets and the broader economy. Stay tuned for further updates as more information becomes available.The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com

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  • Treasuries Close Slightly Lower Following Lackluster Session

    Mar 28, 2024 | 18:01 pm

    Treasuries previously saw gains but presented a mediocre performance on Thursday. Bond prices were unstable, causing a slight reduction by the day's end. Consequently, there was a minor increase of 1 basis point in the yield on the benchmark ten-year note, which is inversely related to its price, to 4.206 percent.The erratic session was largely due to traders being hesitant to make sizable moves ahead of the upcoming Commerce Department report. This report - set to be released Friday - includes personal income, spending, and inflation data, which is highly valued by the Federal Reserve.This inflation data could potentially alter the interest rates outlook. However, markets won't be able to respond immediately due to Good Friday market closure, pushing the reaction to the following Monday.The forecast for the data predicts a slight rise in consumer price growth from January's 2.4% to 2.5% in February. Moreover, the core consumer price growth rate is expected to remain steady at 2.8%.Friday also features a prearranged discussion involving Fed Chair Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Macroeconomics and Monetary Policy Conference.Amid the concentration on the impending inflation data, traders overlooked a plethora of US economic data.A report by the Labor Department demonstrated an unexpected minor decrease in initial claims for U.S. unemployment benefits for the week ending March 23rd. Initial jobless claims dropped to 210,000, down from the revised level of 212,000 from the previous week.Furthermore, a report from the Commerce Department detailed a greater than predicted growth of the U.S. economy in Q4 2023. Newly revised data exhibited a GDP growth of 3.4% compared to a formerly reported 3.2% increase.The National Association of Realtors also reported a significant recovery in pending home sales during February. The index rose by 1.6% to 75.6 after a sharp 4.7% fall the previous month.Finally, the University of Michigan published revised data that showcased an unexpected boost in U.S. consumer sentiment during March. The consumer sentiment index increased to 79.4 from a preliminary 76.5, which exceeded the final February reading of 76.9.The post-holiday inflation data and the monthly jobs report will likely play a substantial role and attract attention the following week.The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com

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  • Mortgage Rates Drop Slightly

    Mar 28, 2024 | 17:12 pm

    The interest rates on home loans, commonly known as mortgage rates, witnessed a minor dip this week, as reported by the mortgage provider Freddie Mac. The average percentage for a 30-year Fixed-Rate Mortgage (FRM) stood at 6.79 percent as of March 28, 2024, a slight decrease from the previous week when it was recorded at 6.87 percent. To compare, the same time last year, the 30-year FRM was averaging at 6.32 percent.The 15-year FRM also experienced a reduction, with the present rate of 6.11 percent compared to last week's average of 6.21 percent. During this time in the previous year, the rate of the 15-year FRM had been 5.56 percent."Mortgage rates have seen a minor decrease this week, which could ease the budget constraint for some potential homebuyers," commented Sam Khater, the Chief Economist at Freddie Mac. He added that the current data indicating a rise in existing home sales, signifying improved inventory, provides encouragement. However, with the rates still hovering around seven percent, watchful eyes are looking for signs of inflationary cool-off in hopes of potentially lower rates.The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com

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  • Pure Brands Of California Recalls PureFog Juice Liquid Sold Exclusively On Amazon.com

    Mar 28, 2024 | 17:06 pm

    Pure Brands of California has issued a recall for its PureFog Juice Liquid due to potential mold exposure. The products subject to recall were exclusively sold on Amazon.com.The Consumer Product Safety Commission affirms that the fog liquid can deteriorate earlier than the expiration date mentioned on the product. This premature expiration could pose a danger to those with compromised immune systems, damaged lungs, or mold allergies as it may result in respiratory or other types of infections.The recalled items specifically are the Purefog High Density Natural Fog Juice Liquid, Long Lasting, Water Based for all Fog Machines with a power rating of 400-1500 Watts. The model number of the product is B0BG4L3997, and it bears the Lot code #623-PFHD. This fog juice liquid is typically used in machines that produce a smoke or "fog" effect, like those seen during rock concerts on stage.Pure Brands is advising customers to immediately stop using the affected product and discard any remaining product by pouring it down the drain. The company is offering a full refund to consumers upon contact. Amazon.com, the exclusive retailer of the product, will be contacting customers directly regarding the recall.The PureFog Juice Liquid was available on Amazon.com from October through December 2023 at a price point of approximately $15.The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com

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  • U.S. Stocks Remain Little Changed In Afternoon Trading

    Mar 28, 2024 | 16:53 pm

    Thursday's afternoon trading reflected a lackluster performance from stocks as the major averages wavered across the unchanged line, following an overall positive finish the day prior. The major averages were slightly mixed, with the Nasdaq falling 13.08 points or 0.1% to 16,386.44, while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones rose marginally by 0.1% to 5,253.31 and 39,787.37 respectively.There seemed to be a hesitation among traders to make significant moves due to the forthcoming release of the Commerce Department's personal income and spending report, which contains the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation readings. However, reactions to this data are slated to be delayed until the following Monday due to Good Friday market closures.Economists predict a slight increase in consumer price growth from 2.4% in January to 2.5% in February, yet the core consumer price growth is expected to remain steady at 2.8%.Meanwhile, the market takes little notice of various U.S. economic data released in the morning. The Labor Department reported a slight decrease in first-time unemployment benefit claims, while the Commerce Department revealed stronger than anticipated growth in the U.S. economy for Q4 2023.Housing markets also showed signs of recovery, with the National Association of Realtors reporting a 1.6% increase in pending home sales in February. Additionally, the University of Michigan reported an unexpected increase in U.S. consumer sentiment for March, now higher than the final reading for February.As reflected in the broader markets, most major sectors evidenced minor movements. One exception was gold stocks, which continued to rally from the previous session and hit a three-month intraday high. Other sectors showing promising performance were energy, housing, and transportation.In the global arena, mixed performances were observed across Asia-Pacific stock markets, while European markets showed mild increases. Bonds, however, remained indecisive throughout the session.The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com

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  • Swiss Market Ends Higher For 3rd Straight Day

    Mar 28, 2024 | 16:45 pm

    Despite experiencing a slight decline mid-afternoon, the Swiss market ended with a slight increase on Thursday, gaining support in the final minutes of the trading day.The benchmark Swiss Market Index (SMI) climbed by 24.72 points or 0.21% to close at 11,730.43, marking the index's third consecutive day of growth. Although it briefly dipped to 11,687.14, the SMI managed to recover and close positively.Notable gains were seen from Roche Holding and Logitech International, which rose 1.3% and 1.28% respectively. Other companies such as Holcim, Lonza Group, Novartis and Richemont saw increases ranging from 0.7% to 1%.Other stocks including Sika, Partners Group, Kuehne & Nagel and Zurich Insurance Group showed modest growth.However, the UBS Group saw a decrease of 1.81%. Sonova, Swiss Re, Swisscom and Alcon also ended with losses between 0.6% to 0.72%, with ABB and Nestle closing a bit lower as well.In the Mid Price Index, Avolta saw a significant increase of 5.3%, while Sandoz grew by about 2.3%. Lindt & Spruengli, Barry Callebaut and Tecan Group all grew between 1.4% to 2%.Adecco saw a gain of 1.02%, while SIG Group, Swatch Group, Ems Chemie Holding, Galenica Sante and PSP Swiss Property all grew between 0.4% to 0.7%.On the other hand, Meyer Burger Tech experienced a sharp drop of 21%. Similarly, ams OSRAM AG decreased by 4.56%, while Temenos Group and Flughafen Zurich saw a drop of 1.4% and 1.1% respectively.On the economic front, a survey conducted by the KOF Swiss Economic Institute showed a slight decline in the measure indicating future turning points in the Swiss economy in March. Despite this, the economic barometer remains positive as it is still above its long-term average. The barometer decreased to 101.5 in March from an upwardly revised 102.0 in February, defying economists' predictions for it to remain stable at 102.0. However, the KOF stated that the Swiss economy's outlook is still positive as the index stabilizes above its long-term average.The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com

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  • European Stocks Close Higher Ahead Of Long Weekend

    Mar 28, 2024 | 16:24 pm

    On Thursday, European stocks ended the day on a high with several markets hitting multi-month or record highs, fuelled by expectations of impending interest rate cuts. This positive trend was also a result of encouraging U.S. economic data. However, ahead of a long Easter holiday weekend, the majority of the markets saw only slight increases due to traders being hesitant about building up positions.In the European trading sphere, the Stoxx 600 had a 0.24% increase. The U.K.'s FTSE 100 rose by 0.36%, while Germany's DAX and France's CAC 40 increased by 0.14% and 0.1% respectively. Switzerland's SMI also saw an uplift of 0.15%. Other European markets, including Austria, Belgium, Greece, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia and Turkey also closed higher.Regarding the UK market, JD Sports Fashion saw a significant surge of 15.5%. This British sports and fashion retail company announced that it expects its full-year profit before tax and adjusted items to align with its forecast of £915 - 935 million. Other strong performers in the UK were Antofagasta, Fresnillo, EasyJet, Hikma Pharmaceuticals, WPP, Flutter Entertainment, Reckitt Benckiser, Glencore, Whitbread, St. James's Place, Frasers Group, Vodafone, Anglo American Plc and Ashtead, all witnessing gains between 1.5 to 3%.In the German market, Siemens Energy saw an increase of more than 3%. Other notable performers included Merck, Puma and Symrise. Deutsche Post, Porsche, Brenntag, SAP, Continental and BASF suffered minor losses ranging from 0.5 to 1.4%.In Paris, WorldLine saw a significant rally with an increase of over 4%. Other top performers included Eurofins Scientific, Alstom, Societe Generale, BNP Paribas, Legrand, Credit Agricole, Publicis Groupe, Renault and Edenred, each gaining between 1 to 3%.Revised data from the U.S. Commerce Department showed that the real gross domestic product (GDP) had a 3.4% surge in the fourth quarter, higher than the previously predicted 3.2% rise. Furthermore, data from the German Federal Statistics Office confirmed that retail sales in Germany had reduced by 1.9% from January, conflicting with the predicted increase of 0.3%.Looking at employment data from Germany, it was revealed that joblessness increased less than expected in February, revealing the continuous strong performance of the nation's economy despite recent challenges. Furthermore, data from the Office for National Statistics indicated that the U.K.'s GDP showed a decrease of 0.3%, confirming a technical recession towards the end of 2023.Finally, data showed that the U.K.’s car production saw a steady climb for the sixth consecutive month in February, prompted by strong demand in the domestic market. The total car production saw a 14.6% year-over-year increase, marking the strongest February performance since 2021.The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com

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  • Astellas & Pfizer's SBLA For Enfortumab Vedotin With Keytruda Gets Approval In China

    Mar 28, 2024 | 15:06 pm

    Astellas Pharma Inc. has announced that the National Medical Products Administration in China (NMPA) has recognized the supplementary Biologics License Application (sBLA) for a merging of enfortumab vedotin and Keytruda. This combination therapy intends to aid the treatment of patients suffering from advanced bladder cancer.The sBLA was jointly submitted alongside Pfizer, capitalizing on findings from the Phase 3 EV-302 trial. This research indicated that the combined therapy demonstrated more effectiveness in patients compared to those treated with platinum-containing chemotherapy.Additionally, Astellas reported that the pairing of enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab is currently under consideration by Europe's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in Japan, as well as the Food and Drug Administration in the USA.At present, trading shares of Astellas stand at a price of $10.76, reflecting a moderate decrease at 1.69 percent on the Other OTC.The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com

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  • U.S. Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count Drops to 506 as of March 28, 2024

    Mar 28, 2024 | 15:00 pm

    The latest data on the U.S. Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count has been released, showing a decrease to 506 rigs as of March 28, 2024. This marks a decline from the previous count of 509 rigs, signifying a slight decrease in oil drilling activity in the United States.The Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count serves as a key indicator of oil market trends and provides insights into the production levels of crude oil in the U.S. Changes in the rig count can impact oil prices and reflect the industry's response to market conditions and economic factors.Investors and analysts will closely monitor the Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count data as they assess the implications for the energy sector and overall economic outlook. The updated figures highlight the ongoing dynamics within the oil industry and its significance for the broader market landscape.The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com

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  • U.S. Baker Hughes Total Rig Count Decreases to 621 as of March 28, 2024

    Mar 28, 2024 | 15:00 pm

    The U.S. Baker Hughes Total Rig Count has dropped to 621 as of March 28, 2024, down from the previous count of 624. This indicator provides insight into the level of drilling activity in the United States and is closely monitored by investors and analysts in the energy sector. The data was last updated on March 28, 2024, indicating a slight decrease in rig count. The fluctuations in the rig count can impact oil and gas production levels and ultimately affect global energy markets. Analysts will be watching closely to see how this change may influence future energy prices and market dynamics.The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com

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  • J&J Agrees To Pay $75 Mln In Mississippi's Baby Powder Case

    Mar 28, 2024 | 14:55 pm

    Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson announced on Thursday that it has agreed to pay $75 million to settle a lawsuit launched by the state of Mississippi over their baby powder product.The settlement comes as the state's attorney general's office was gearing up for a non-jury trial against Johnson & Johnson scheduled for next month. The lawsuit, in which the state was seeking $6 billion in damages, asserted that Johnson & Johnson failed to disclose the alleged cancer risk of its baby powder to consumers for over five decades.However, the company countered these claims, stating that federal regulators had not required a cancer warning label on the product packaging. Moreover, they continued to insist that their talc-based goods do not cause cancer.As of currently, Johnson & Johnson's stock is being traded at a rate of $158.54 on the New York Stock Exchange, which represents an increase of 0.38 percent.The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com

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  • Sartorius To Issue Dividend Of EUR 0.75, Payable April 4

    Mar 28, 2024 | 14:32 pm

    Sartorius AG (SARTF) revealed on Thursday that the Board has approved a dividend of 0.74 euros for each preference share, and 0.73 euros for each ordinary share. The dividends will be paid on April 4. The firm stated that the total dividend payment will amount to 50.7 million euros.The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com

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  • U.S. Consumer Sentiment Index For March Unexpectedly Upwardly Revised

    Mar 28, 2024 | 14:29 pm

    The University of Michigan recently shared an updated report suggesting an unforeseen rise in U.S. consumer sentiment for March. The consumer sentiment index was upwardly adjusted to 79.4 from the earlier reported 76.5, contrary to economists' expectations for the reading to remain unchanged.The index for March exceeds the final reading for February, which was 76.9, hitting its peak since July 2021, when it was at 81.2. Furthermore, the current economic conditions index increased to 82.5 in March from February's 79.4, while the index of consumer expectations also saw a hike to 77.4 from 75.2 seen in February.Joanne Hsu, the Director of Consumers Surveys, commented that consumer sentiment remained virtually constant throughout the first quarter of 2024, being just below the middle point between the pre-pandemic level and the historic low observed in June 2022. This persistence reflects consumers' perception of a stable economy. She further noted that as the election season progresses and economic policy debates become more prominent, consumers' economic outlook might become more fluctuant.The report also mentioned a slight decrease in inflation expectations for the next year, dropping to 2.9 percent in March from 3.0 percent in February. Nevertheless, this stays within the 2.3-3.0 percent range observed in 2018 and 2019 for the third consecutive month.Long-term inflation expectations also declined to 2.8 percent in March from 2.9 percent in February, yet remain slightly higher when compared to the 2.2-2.6 percent range seen in the two years before the pandemic.The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com

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  • Canadian Market Up In Positive Territory After GDP Data

    Mar 28, 2024 | 14:22 pm

    Thursday has seen a rise in the Canadian market, primarily driven by a spike in gold prices which has boosted materials stocks. Whilst energy and consumer discretionary stocks are garnering some strength, other sectors are experiencing varied performances.The market's optimistic sentiment is largely due to stronger-than-anticipated Canadian and U.S. GDP growth data. In February 2024, the Canadian economy is projected to have grown by 0.4%, with sectors like mining, quarrying, oil and gas extraction, manufacturing, and finance and insurance contributing largely to this growth. Conversely, the utilities sector saw a decrease. For January, the GDP had grown by 0.6%, surpassing the initial prediction of a 0.4% expansion.Further data from Statistics Canada revealed that the average weekly earnings of non-farm payroll employees in Canada increased by 3.9% year-on-year to $1,228 in January 2024.The Canadian Federation of Independent Business reported a slip in its business barometer for Canada, a long-term gauge that represents the 12-month business performance expectations for the country, to 52.7 in March from a revised 55.1 in February.The Commerce Department disclosed that the U.S. economy grew unexpectedly more than previously estimated in the fourth quarter of 2023. Revised data indicated a surge of 3.4% in the real gross domestic product, versus the earlier reported 3.2% increment. This growth outpaced economists' predictions.The S&P/TSX Composite Index rose by 78.85 points or 0.36% to 22,185.93, merely points away from a 52-week high. Companies like Novagold, Seabridge Gold, First Quantum Minerals, Iamgold, Equinox Gold Corp, MAG Silver Corp, Ssr Mining and First Majestic Silver Corp have seen increases between 3 to 4%.Brp Inc, a consumer discretionary stock, rose more than 6%, even though it reported a lower net income of C$188.2 million or C$2.46 per share for its fourth quarter, compared to C$365.1 million or C$4.54 per share than the same quarter the previous year. Revenue for the quarter also decreased to C$2.692 billion from C$3.076 billion from the prior year. However, for the fiscal year 2025, BRP predicts normalized earnings per share between $7.25 to $8.25, with the year's revenue expected between $9.1 billion and $9.5 billion.Other companies such as Canada Goose Holdings and Gildan Activewear are also experiencing a financial uplift, seeing an increase of 3% and 1.5% respectively. Meanwhile, Sleep Country Canada Holdings, Canadian Tire Corp, Spin Master, and Restaurant Brands International have witnessed increases ranging from 0.6 to 1%.The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com

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  • Yamaha Partners With Lola Cars To Develop, Supply High-Performance Electric Powertrains

    Mar 28, 2024 | 14:07 pm

    Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., identified in the market as YAMHF.PK, reported a technical partnership with British race car developer Lola Cars Ltd on Thursday. The goal of this collaboration is to design and provide sophisticated electric powertrains for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.Yamaha stated that this partnership would boost its expertise in energy management technology.At present, Yamaha's shares are down by 2.84 percent, trading at $8.90 on the Other OTC.The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com

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  • U.S. Pending Home Sales Rebound 1.6% In February, Slightly More Than Expected

    Mar 28, 2024 | 14:04 pm

    The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has reported a significant recovery in U.S. pending home sales in February, following a considerable decrease the previous month. The NAR's pending home sales index rose by 1.6% to 75.6 in February, after a 4.7% decline to a revised 74.4 in January. This uptick largely aligns with economists' expectations of a 1.5% increase, following the previously reported 4.9% drop.A pending home sale is considered such when the contract has been signed but not yet completed. Finalizing a contracted sale normally takes between four to six weeks. Lawrence Yun, NAR's Chief Economist, conveyed that a modest growth might not seem enthusiastic, but it represents a slow and steady recovery from late last year's lows. He further added that continued job increases are fueling demand, along with more inventory availability.The recovery in pending home sales was partly attributed to an upswing in the Midwest, where sales went up by 10.6%. Pending home sales in the South rose by 1.1%, while sales dropped slightly in the Northeast by 0.3% and significantly in the West by 6.5%. Yun noted that affordability challenges caused pullbacks in high-cost Northeast and West regions, where home prices are rising faster than income, creating hurdles for first-time homebuyers.On a different note, the Commerce Department reported a slight 0.3% drop in new home sales in February to an annual rate of 662,000, despite expectations of a 2.9% boost to a rate of 680,000. However, February's new home sales were still up by 5.9% compared to the same month last year, despite the monthly downturn.The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com

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  • SilverBow Resources Board Rejects Kimmeridge's Latest Proposal

    Mar 28, 2024 | 14:02 pm

    SilverBow Resources Inc., a prominent energy firm, publicized on Thursday that its board has chosen to dismiss the latest proposal from Kimmeridge Energy Management Company. This decision was born of the belief that Kimmeridge's offer significantly undervalues the true worth of the company.SilverBow's board arrived at the conclusion with the advice of independent financial and legal consultants. It was observed in their review that Kimmeridge's proposal merely reported an estimated appraisal of their Texas Gas assets, rather than their concrete value.Furthermore, SilverBow expressed that it would not be accepting any potential board nominees suggested by Kimmeridge.As it stands, SilverBow's shares are currently traded at $34.47 on the New York Stock Exchange, illustrating a modest decrease of 0.63 percent.The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com

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  • Biotech Stocks Facing FDA Decision In April 2024

    Mar 28, 2024 | 13:54 pm

    World Health Day is honored every year on April 7th to concentrate on vital public health topics. This day also marks the anniversary of the establishment of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948. The theme for World Health Day 2024 is 'My health, my right'. This theme emphasizes the importance of personal health empowerment.In other news, the month of March had significant milestones concerning FDA approvals.On March 21, 2024, Italfarmaco's Duvyzat received FDA approval. This is the first nonsteroidal drug designed to treat all genetic variants of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).Orchard Therapeutics developed the first gene therapy for children affected by metachromatic leukodystrophy named Lenmeldy. The FDA approved it on March 18, 2024.March 14, 2024 witnessed another progress as Madrigal Pharma's Rezdiffra was approved by the FDA. This becomes the first treatment for adults diagnosed with noncirrhotic NASH, also referred to as MASH.As we move forward, let's review the biotech stocks that are pending FDA decision in April 2024.The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com

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  • PGT Innovations Announces Closing Of Acquisition By MIWD Holding

    Mar 28, 2024 | 13:42 pm

    PGT Innovations, Inc., a manufacturer of building products, declared on Thursday that its purchase by MIWD Holding Company has been finalized. The deal, worth around $3.2 billion, or $42 per share, was paid entirely in cash and received shareholder approval on March 18. As a result of the acquisition, PGT Innovations' stock will no longer be available for trading on the New York Stock Exchange.The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com

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  • Chicago Business Barometer Unexpectedly Indicates Faster Contraction In March

    Mar 28, 2024 | 13:41 pm

    A recent study by MNI Indicators revealed that business activity in the Chicago area had unexpectedly shrunk at an accelerated pace in March.According to the report by MNI Indicators, the Chicago business barometer, which measures the overall economic health of the business sector, dipped from 44.0 in February to 41.4 in March. A barometer reading below 50 signifies economic contraction, contrary to economists' prediction of an increase to 46.0.The report stated that this drop marked the fourth month of consecutive decline for the business barometer, bringing it to its lowest point since May 2023.An important factor contributing to this downward trend was a significant reduction in order backlogs, causing the order backlogs to drop by 11.4 points, resulting in the third-lowest mark in the last 15 years.Also reported were decreases in the new orders index and the supplier deliveries index, notching down by 3.4 and 1.6 points, respectively. These nosedives drove their levels to the lowest since the fall of 2023.However, MNI Indicators pointed out that a rise in employment served as a silver lining, mitigating the overall drawback. The employment index witnessed a rebound of 6.4 points, indicating a positive shift in employment numbers.Furthermore, the report noted a 2.1 point slide in the prices paid index down to its lowest since November 2023, as organizations made active efforts to control costs.The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com

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  • United States 4-Week Bill Auction Results Show Slight Increase to 5.285%

    Mar 28, 2024 | 13:30 pm

    The latest data from the United States 4-Week Bill Auction has shown a slight increase in the stopout rate to 5.285%, up from the previous rate of 5.27%. The results indicate steady demand for short-term U.S. government securities as market participants adjusted to the new rate.Investors and analysts closely monitor these auction results as they provide insights into market sentiment and investor appetite for U.S. government debt. The slight uptick in the stopout rate may reflect evolving economic conditions and expectations for interest rate changes in the future.The data was last updated on March 28, 2024, and while the increase was modest, it highlights the ongoing dynamics in the U.S. Treasury market. As global economic conditions continue to evolve, investors will be keeping a close eye on upcoming auction results for further clues about market trends and investor confidence.The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com

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  • United States 8-Week Bill Auction Yields 5.275%

    Mar 28, 2024 | 13:30 pm

    In the latest update from the United States financial markets, the 8-Week Bill Auction has shown a yield of 5.275%. This marks a slight increase from the previous indicator, which stood at 5.27%. The data was last updated on 28 March 2024, signaling the current state of short-term borrowing costs for the US government. Investors and analysts will be closely monitoring these figures as they provide valuable insights into market sentiment and economic conditions. Stay tuned for more updates on the US Treasury auctions and their impact on the global financial landscape.The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com

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  • Brazil Foreign Exchange Flows Show Positive Trend with 0.356B Increase

    Mar 28, 2024 | 13:30 pm

    Brazil's foreign exchange flows have shown a positive trend with a significant increase reaching 0.356 billion. The previous data indicated a decrease of -0.298 billion, highlighting the recent turnaround in the country's financial activities. This shift suggests a potential boost in Brazil's economy and could signal increased investor confidence in the region. As of the latest update on March 28, 2024, these updated figures indicate a growing interest in Brazil's foreign exchange market, sparking optimism among market participants and analysts about the country's economic outlook in the coming months.The material has been provided by InstaForex Company - www.instaforex.com

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  • EUR/USD dips below 1.0800 amid ECB dovish dovish signal and strong US GDP figures

    Mar 28, 2024 | 13:22 pm

    The Euro extends its losses against the US Dollar, with the major diving below the 1.0800 figure, following dovish comments by European Central Bank (ECB) policymaker Francois Villeroy.

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  • S&P and Dow close at record levels

    Mar 28, 2024 | 13:17 pm

    The S&P and Dow Industrial Average closed at record high levels. For the S&P was the 22nd record close in 2024. The Dow Industrial Average is less than 200 points from Dow 40K. The NASDAQ index was not so fortunate as it closed down on the day. For the quarter the S&P led the way with a gain of over 10%.The final numbers are showing:Dow industrial average rose 47.29 points or 0.12% at 39807.38S&P index rose 5.86 points or 0.11% at 5254.34. The high price of 5264.85 is the new intraday high price.NASDAQ index fell -20.07 points or -0.12% at 16379.45.The Russell 2000 of small-cap stocks rose 10.19 points or 0.48% at 2124.54.For the first quarter, the gains were the largest to start the year since 2019.Dow industrial average rose 5.62%S&P index rose 10.16%NASDAQ index rose 9.11%Russell 2000 rose 4.808%What did some of the favored stocks do in the quarter (PS it wasn't all the Magnificent 7):Amazon, +18.63%Nvidia, +82.29%Super Micro Computer, +255.11%Celsius +51.87%Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF, + 82.47%Meta Platforms +37.28%Apple -10.95%Alphabet +7.95%Microsoft +11.8%Micron +38.14%AMD +22.44%Caterpillar +23.93%Tesla -29.25%Broadcom, +18.74%Nike -13.44%Netflix +24.74%Costco 10.99%Home Depot +10.69%Disney +35.5%Boeing -26.05%Shake Shack +40.35%The US stock market will be closed tomorrow in observance of Good Friday. However, This article was written by Greg Michalowski at www.forexlive.com.

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  • Dow Jones Industrial Average post modest gains ahead of US PCE figures

    Mar 28, 2024 | 13:10 pm

    Dow Jones is trading near opening levels with Wall Street looking for direction in the last trading day of the quarter.

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  • Economic calendar in Asia for Good Friday, 28 March 2024 - big day for Japanese inflation!

    Mar 28, 2024 | 13:08 pm

    Japanese (Tokyo) CPI, and jobs, data is due at 2330 GMT, which is 1930 US Eastern time.The other data follows at 2350 / 1950.Japanese and mainland China markets are open today.Asia time zone holidays today - who's in and who's out on Good Friday 2024****For the headline Tokyo CPI the expected I've seen is 2.5%, slightly down from 2.6% but still above the Bank of Japan target level of 2%. Last week the Bank of Japan raised rates for the first time in 17 years. The decision was a drawn-out one. I linked to a piece from Reuters which looked at the process, and which implicitly raises the question of much independence the BOJ really has (a question plenty of people have raised before):"How the BOJ's plan for a smooth exit from negative rates unraveled"Yesterday we had the 'Summary' of that meeting published. In a nutshell the summary of the Summary is that it'll be a very slow rate hike cycle going forward, which will keep yen under pressure as a carry currency.BOJ 'Summary' of the historic March 2024 meetingAs for today, I doubt the Tokyo area inflation data will be a smoking gun for a near term rate rise, but it'll be an interesting data point regardless. National-level CPI data for this month will follow in about three weeks, it takes longer to gather and collate the national data.Tokyo CPI is a sub-index of the national CPIIt measures the change in prices of goods and services in the Tokyo metropolitan areaIts considered a leading indicator of national CPI trends because Tokyo is the largest city in Japan and is a major economic hubHistorically, Tokyo CPI data has been just slightly higher than national Japan CPI data. The cost of living in Tokyo is a touch higher than in most other parts of Japan. Higher rents, for exampleThis snapshot from the ForexLive economic data calendar, access it here.The times in the left-most column are GMT.The numbers in the right-most column are the 'prior' (previous month/quarter as the case may be) result. The number in the column next to that, where there is a number, is the consensus median expected. This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.

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  • Asia time zone holidays today - who's in and who's out on Good Friday 2024

    Mar 28, 2024 | 13:00 pm

    The good news is that Japan and mainland China are open on Friday, 29 March 2024.New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore are closed.The UK and Europe will be closed.US markets will be closed on Friday also, stock exchanges, futures and physical bond trading. US bond trading hours are set by the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA). SIFMA is recommending the US Bond market to be closed that day. So it is.Do note that Friday will bring comments from Federal Reserve Chair Powell. He will be speaking at a San Fransico Federal Reserve branch event:at 8.30 am PDT, which is 11.30 am US Eastern timeAnd, of course, major data is due to be released (1230 GMT, 0830 US Eastern time) the Fed's preferred inflation measure, PCE: This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.

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  • Trade ideas thread - Thursday, 28 March 2024, insightful charts, technical analysis, ideas

    Mar 28, 2024 | 12:59 pm

    Good morning, afternoon and evening all. Any charts, technical analysis, trade ideas, thoughts, views, ForexLive traders would like to share and discuss with fellow ForexLive traders, please do so: Note Japanese and mainland China markets are open today, FWIW. This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.

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  • US Dollar holds its ground as PCE data looms

    Mar 28, 2024 | 12:48 pm

    The US Dollar Index (DXY) initially soared to 104.70 but then stabilized at 104.50.

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  • NZD/USD declines on dovish RBNZ stance

    Mar 28, 2024 | 12:47 pm

    The NZD/USD is currently traded at 0.5977, reflecting a decrease of 0.43%.

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  • Gold stands tall near all-time highs defying hawkish Fed signals

    Mar 28, 2024 | 12:43 pm

    Gold price rallied during the North American session on Thursday and hit a new all-time high of $2,225 in the mid-North American session.

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  • Canadian Dollar retains gains despite broad US Dollar's strength

    Mar 28, 2024 | 12:43 pm

    Canadian Dollar is regaining lost ground after upbeat Canadian GDP data.

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  • Forex Today: US Dollar firmer ahead of Fed’s favorite inflation gauge

    Mar 28, 2024 | 12:36 pm

    What you need to take care of on Friday, March 28: The US Dollar surged on Thursday, helped by hawkish comments from Federal Reserve (Fed) official Waller, who suggested the central bank may keep rates at current restrictive levels for longer.

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  • Mexican Peso down against US Dollar as US shows economic muscle

    Mar 28, 2024 | 12:35 pm

    The Mexican Peso was on the defensive against the US Dollar on Thursday, with buyers capitalizing on the exotic pair's dip toward an over eight-year low of 16.51.

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  • AMC Entertainment Stock Forecast: AMC tumbles nearly 16% after new dilution event

    Mar 28, 2024 | 12:08 pm

    AMC Entertainment (AMC) stock is at it again. The heavily indebted cinema chain and once-loved meme stock is heading to the market to sell another $250 million worth of shares in order to pay down its strangling debt load obtained during the heights of the covid pandemic.

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  • Pound Sterling treads water, with upside attempts limited below 1.2670

    Mar 28, 2024 | 11:37 am

    Pound Sterling recovers swiftly as US Dollar falls back The Pound Sterling (GBP) recovers to 1.2640 against the US Dollar in Thursday’s early New York session.

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  • EUR/JPY Price Analysis: Bearish short-term trend surfaces, bullish outlook holds for broader timeframe

    Mar 28, 2024 | 11:15 am

    In Thursday's session, the EUR/JPY pair is trading at around 163.40, experiencing a minor loss.

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  • GBP/USD treads water, with upside attempts limited below 1.2670

    Mar 28, 2024 | 10:42 am

    The Sterling found support at the 1.2580 area earlier today, before bouncing up, favoured by a somewhat softer US Dollar during Thursday’s US Session.

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  • BofA: Maintains above-consensus year-end EUR/USD target at 1.15; here's why?

    Mar 28, 2024 | 10:33 am

    Synopsis: Bank of America reaffirmed its bullish stance on EUR/USD, projecting the pair to reach 1.15 by the end of 2024, in contrast to the more conservative consensus forecast of 1.10 for this year and 1.14 by 2025. BofA's optimism stems from expectations of a weaker dollar driven by moderating inflation and anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts, enabling a shift towards equilibrium in USD value.Key Points:Bullish on EUR/USD: BofA stands firm on its year-end target for EUR/USD at 1.15, anticipating most of the currency pair's appreciation to occur in the second half of the year. This outlook positions BofA above the current market consensus.Consensus Comparison: The market consensus pegs EUR/USD at 1.10 for 2024, and 1.14 by 2025. BofA's forecast extends further, envisioning EUR/USD at at 1.15 by end of 2024 and 1.20 in 2025.Unchanged Core USD Forecasts: BofA's broader forecasts for the USD against G10 currencies remain steady. The bank anticipates broad USD depreciation in 2024, fueled by declining inflation rates and anticipated monetary easing by the Fed.EUR-CHF Adjustment: The only recent adjustment in BofA's currency forecasts was an uplift in EUR-CHF projections following the Swiss National Bank's unexpected decision to lower interest rates.Conclusion: BofA's steadfast prediction for EUR/USD to appreciate significantly by the end of 2024 reflects a bullish divergence from the market consensus. The bank's expectations hinge on a broader theme of USD depreciation against G10 currencies, driven by moderating inflation and prospective rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. This outlook suggests a return towards a more balanced USD valuation as the year progresses, particularly in the latter half.For bank trade ideas, check out eFX Plus. For a limited time, get a 7 day free trial, basic for $79 per month and premium at $109 per month. Get it here. This article was written by Adam Button at www.forexlive.com.

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  • European indices close the day with mixed results. Solid gains for the quarter.

    Mar 28, 2024 | 10:06 am

    The major European indices are closing the day with mixed results. The German DAX and France CAC closed at all-time high record levelsGerman DAX rose 27.40 points or 0.15% at 18504.50. Record high closeFrance CAC rose 1.01 points or 0.01% at 8205.81. Record high closeUK FTSE 100 rose 20.64 points or 0.26% at 7952.63. Highest closing level since February 2023Spain's Ibex is closing down -36.70 points or -0.33% at 11074.59. The index closed at its highest level since May 2017 yesterday.Italy's FTSE MIB is closing down minus 9.34.0 or -0.03% at 34750.35For the first quarter, the major indices are closing higher led by Italy's FTSE MIB which rose over 14.0%:German DAX, +10.46%France CAC +8.78%UK FTSE 100 +2.84%Spain's Ibex +9.63%Italy's FTSE MIB, +14.49% This article was written by Greg Michalowski at www.forexlive.com.

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  • United States Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count: 506 vs previous 509

    Mar 28, 2024 | 10:02 am

    United States Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count: 506 vs previous 509

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  • US Core PCE Preview: Forecasts from seven major banks, inflationary pressure still too high

    Mar 28, 2024 | 08:57 am

    The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, the Core Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE), will be released by the US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) on Friday, March 29 at 12:30 GMT and as we get closer to the release time, here are the forecasts of economists and researchers of seven major banks.

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  • New Zealand Dollar depreciates after weaker consumer confidence

    Mar 28, 2024 | 08:46 am

    The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) is weakening across the board on Thursday, after a leading indicator of consumer confidence in New Zealand deteriorated sharply in February.

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  • USD/JPY stalls amid mixed market mood, intervention concerns

    Mar 28, 2024 | 08:41 am

    The USD/JPY remains subdued during the North American session, trading at 151.28, almost flat, amid renewed fears of Japan’s intervening in the markets to cap the Japanese Yen (JPY) weakness.

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  • United States 4-Week Bill Auction up to 5.285% from previous 5.27%

    Mar 28, 2024 | 08:31 am

    United States 4-Week Bill Auction up to 5.285% from previous 5.27%

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  • S&P 500 looking towards fifth wave targets

    Mar 28, 2024 | 08:16 am

    The SP500 continues its upward trajectory in the 4-hour chart as anticipated.

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  • The market's love affair with the Mexican Peso continues – ING

    Mar 28, 2024 | 08:11 am

    The Mexican Peso (MXN) has now delivered year-to-date total returns of 5.36% against the mighty US Dollar (USD).

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  • KC Fed March manufacturing index -9 vs +3 prior

    Mar 28, 2024 | 08:04 am

    Prior was +3Composite -7 vs -4 prior This article was written by Adam Button at www.forexlive.com.

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  • EUR/USD declines after disappointing German Retail Sales

    Mar 28, 2024 | 08:02 am

    EUR/USD sells off on Thursday, breaking below key support at 1.0800 after the release of subpar German Retail Sales data raised further concerns over the health of Europe’s largest economy, weighing on the Euro (EUR).

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  • United States Kansas Fed Manufacturing Activity: -9 (March) vs previous 3

    Mar 28, 2024 | 08:02 am

    United States Kansas Fed Manufacturing Activity: -9 (March) vs previous 3

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  • United States GDP Expanded in Fourth Quarter by 3.4% - 28 March 2024

    Mar 28, 2024 | 07:44 am

    US GDP rises 3.4%, Canada GDP rebounds; US dollar steady, while stock markets show little movement following the announcement.

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  • US Dollar retreats off the highs with uptick Continuing Claims taking the wind out of the rally

    Mar 28, 2024 | 07:37 am

    The US Dollar (USD) retreats from its earlier fresh highs for March after the Greenback rallied on comments from Fed Board Member Christopher Waller who pulled the plug on a June interest-rate cut. The Greenback is rolling through the markets

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  • Gold price prints fresh all time highs ahead of US core PCE inflation

    Mar 28, 2024 | 07:34 am

    Gold price (XAU/USD) rallies above $2,220 in Thursday’s early American session.

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  • Natural Gas jumps with GDP revision and uptick in Jobless Claims supporting demand

    Mar 28, 2024 | 07:31 am

    Natural Gas (XNG/USD) jumps back above $1.81 and even briefly hit $1.82 in the US data release aftermath. The US numbers with the US Gross Domestic Product and jobless claims, triggered a turnaround in Thursday's market sentiment. Markets

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  • United States EIA Natural Gas Storage Change below expectations (-28B) in March 22: Actual (-36B)

    Mar 28, 2024 | 07:30 am

    United States EIA Natural Gas Storage Change below expectations (-28B) in March 22: Actual (-36B)

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  • Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD to trade towards $2,300 by the end of 2024 – ANZ

    Mar 28, 2024 | 07:29 am

    Gold prices have been scaling new highs in March. Economists at ANZ Bank analyze the yellow metal’s outlook.

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  • Pound Sterling recovers swiftly as US Dollar falls back

    Mar 28, 2024 | 07:19 am

    The Pound Sterling (GBP) recovers to 1.2640 against the US Dollar in Thursday’s early New York session.

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  • S&P 500 rose late session in expectation of bolstered rate cutting bets via cooler GDP

    Mar 28, 2024 | 07:15 am

    S&P 500 rose late session in expectation of bolstered rate cutting bets via cooler GDP (and unemployment claims), but that didn‘t happen – the bulls have one more obstacle ahead of core PCE to grapple with – and they stand better chance of doing so (forcing a draw at least) today than as regards next week‘s opening gap as markets are closed tomorrow – Happy Easter if you celebrate! This is how I summed it up in the GDP run up in our channel.

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  • AUD/USD Price Analysis: Likely test Ascending Triangle’s breakdown near 0.6520

    Mar 28, 2024 | 07:14 am

    The AUD/USD pair finds support slightly below the psychological support of 0.6500 in the early American session on Thursday.

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  • United States Pending Home Sales (YoY): -7% (February) vs -8.8%

    Mar 28, 2024 | 07:01 am

    United States Pending Home Sales (YoY): -7% (February) vs -8.8%

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  • US March UMich final consumer sentiment 79.4 vs 76.5 expected

    Mar 28, 2024 | 07:00 am

    Highest since July 2021March prelim was 76.5Final February was 76.9Current conditions 82.5 vs 79.4 prelimExpectations 77.4 vs 74.6 prelimOne -year inflation 2.9% vs 3.0% prelim -- matches lowest since Dec 2020Five-year inflation 2.8% vs 2.9% prelimThis is a goldilocks report and underscores the strength in the US economy and moderating inflation. That said, I don't put any stock in this report, which is more of a political gauge than an economic one. This article was written by Adam Button at www.forexlive.com.

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  • US February pending home sales +1.6% vs +1.5% expected

    Mar 28, 2024 | 07:00 am

    Prior was -4.9%Index vs 74.3 prior revised 274.4Pending home sales for February 2024 rise 1.6% versus 1.5% expectedIndex for February 75.6Sales are down 7% from a year agoLooking at the regional breakdowns:The Northeast Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) decreased by 0.3% from the previous month to 63.4, marking a 9.0% decline from February 2023.In the Midwest, the PHSI surged by 10.6% to 81.6 in February, a decrease of 2.5% compared to one year ago.The South PHSI experienced a 1.1% increase to 89.5 in February, but fell 8.5% from the previous year.The West index dropped by 6.5% in February to 57.1, reflecting a 7.9% decrease from February 2023.Pending home sales are off of signed contracts.Active listings are up 6% according to Redfin.From the National Associations of Realtors Lawrence Yun:"The high-cost regions in the Northeast and West experienced pullbacks due to affordability challenges, Home prices rising faster than income growth is not healthy and adds challenges for first-time buyers. There will be a steady rise in inventory from recent growth in home building. Additionally, many sellers, who delayed listing in the past two years, will begin to put their homes on the market to move to a different home that better fits their new life circumstances – such as changes in family composition, jobs, commuting patterns and retirees wanting to be closer to their grandkids." This article was written by Adam Button at www.forexlive.com.

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  • US stocks mixed in early trading

    Mar 28, 2024 | 06:38 am

    The major US stock indices are trading mixed at the US open. The flow of funds is more into the Dow with the S&P near unchanged and the Nasdaq down marginally. The small-cap Russell 2000 index is also higher. Recall from yesterday, the S&P index closed at a record high, but fell short of its intraday high at 5261.10. That is the next target on further upside today.A snapshot of the market seven minutes into the open is showing:Dow industrial average up 22 points or 0.06% at 39781S&P index -1.6 points or -0.02% at 5247NASDAQ index -30 points or -0.18% at 16370.57The small-cap Russell 2000 is currently up 6.56 points or 0.31% at 2120.91.US yields are moving higher:2-year yield 4.617% +4.8 basis points5-year yield 4.226%, +3.8 basis points10-year yield 4.222%, +2.6 basis points30-year yield 4.369% +1.0 basis points.Looking at other markets:Crude oil is trading up $1.23 or 1.52% at $82.59.Gold is trading up $13 or 0.59% at 2207.43Bitcoin is trading higher at $70,883 This article was written by Greg Michalowski at www.forexlive.com.

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  • US equities open flat, energy threatens a breakout

    Mar 28, 2024 | 06:33 am

    US stock markets surged into the close yesterday but the momentum has faded.The S&P 500 opened flat and the Nasdaq down 0.2%. There is some divergence with energy strong and the XLE threatening to break a major top. This article was written by Adam Button at www.forexlive.com.

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  • Canadian dollar climbs after stronger January and February GDP

    Mar 28, 2024 | 06:08 am

    USD/CAD fell about 20 pips on a strengthening Canadian dollar following upbeat numbers on January and February GDP.Canada's economy grew 0.6% in January 2024 in the best monthly gain in a year. That follows a series of flat-or-negative numbers stretching over the prior six months. Unfortunately, the number isn't quite as strong as it seems. It was boosted by a big contribution from educational services after a teachers' strike in Quebec ended.However the good news didn't end there as the preliminary February GDP reading was +0.4% in a broad based gain that shows the Canadian economy still has some strength, even if it's largely driven by population growth.USD/CAD was at 1.3592 before the data and fell to 1.3572 afterwards.The fall today looks like another rejection of the 1.3600 level. The pair has touched that level on 10 separate days since February 27, failing to close above it every single time.The Canadian dollar is being helped along by oil prices, which are up $1.26 today to $82.60 and have risen $5 since mid-February.If that level breaks, it could create a run on stops but that won't happen if Canadian economic data keeps beating estimates and the housing market holds up. My latest checks show decent on-the-ground housing demand in what's a critical moment for the struggling sector. This article was written by Adam Button at www.forexlive.com.

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  • Canada January GDP +0.6% vs +0.4% expected

    Mar 28, 2024 | 05:30 am

    Prior was 0.0%Services industries +0.7%Goods producing +0.2%Manufacturing +0.9%, led by transportation equipmentFebruary advance Canadian GDP +0.4%Full reportCanadian GDP got a boost from educational services (+6.0%) after a teachers' strike in Quebec ended in December.The bullish number for CAD is the advance February reading, which combined with January is setting up an impressive quarter. It was driven by broad-based increases, with main contributions from mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, manufacturing, and finance and insurance, and partially offset by decreases in utilities.USD/CAD is down 15 pips in reaction. This article was written by Adam Button at www.forexlive.com.

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  • US Q4 GDP final reading +3.4% vs +3.2% expected

    Mar 28, 2024 | 05:30 am

    Second Q4 reading was +3.2% annualizedFinal Q3 reading was +4.9% annualized Q2 was +2.1% annualizedDetails:Consumer spending +3.3% vs +3.0% second reading Consumer spending on durables % vs +3.2% second reading GDP final sales +3.9% vs +3.5% second reading GDP deflator 1.7% vs +1.7% second reading Core PCE +2.0% vs +2.1% second reading Business investment +0.7% vs +0.9% second reading Corporate profits +3.9%Government added 0.79 pp to GDPInventories subtracted 0.47 pp from GDPFull reportThe final GDP report is rarely a market mover but can offer some hints at the following quarter. It's also another tick in the box showing a resilient economy. This article was written by Adam Button at www.forexlive.com.

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  • US initial jobless claims 210K vs 212K estimate

    Mar 28, 2024 | 05:30 am

    Prior week revised to 212K revised from 210KInitial jobless claims at 210K vs 212K estimate4-week moving average 211K vs 211.75K last weekContinuing claims 1.819MPrevious week revised -12 K to 1.795M from 1.807M previously reported4-week moving average 1.803M versus previous week 1.799M (revised from 1.802M)The largest increases in initial claims for the week ending March 16 were in Missouri (+1,443), Michigan (+1,204), Tennessee (+538), Mississippi (+353), and Arkansas (+279), The largest decreases were in California (-5,794), Oregon (-1,651), Texas (-856), Pennsylvania (-740), and Illinois (-626).The data is still indicative of a solid employment market. This article was written by Greg Michalowski at www.forexlive.com.

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  • Japan PM Kishida: Won't rule out any steps to respond to disorderly FX moves

    Mar 28, 2024 | 05:19 am

    Intervention watch in yen trading is high at the moment. Comments from Kishida are crossing:Important for currencies to move in stable manner, reflecting fundamentalsWon't rule out any stepsClosely watching FX moves with a high sense of urgencyWill take out appropriate action without ruling out any options to deal with FX movesUSD/JPY is flat today at 151.30. This article was written by Adam Button at www.forexlive.com.

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  • Full slate of economic data coming up as North America nears the holiday

    Mar 28, 2024 | 05:17 am

    It's a strange week in the market in that the highlight comes on Friday, which is of course Good Friday and a holiday in stocks, bonds and futures markets.However we get some potentially market moving economic data today as well, starting at the bottom of the hour with:Initial jobless claimsUS final Q4 GDPCanadian January GDPThen we skip ahead to 10 am ET with the release of:US pending home salesUMich consumer sentimentIt should wind down quickly from there and the bond market closes today at 2 pm ET. This article was written by Adam Button at www.forexlive.com.

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  • Japan PM Kishida: We are still half way in completely emerging from deflation

    Mar 28, 2024 | 04:57 am

    Well, he's not wrong. If not for the Covid pandemic, it would have been unfathomable to imagine the BOJ being able to normalise monetary policy. The main worry for Japan now is that they might have gotten onto the ship a little too late. This article was written by Justin Low at www.forexlive.com.

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  • ForexLive European FX news wrap: Dollar nudges higher, gold on the move

    Mar 28, 2024 | 04:38 am

    Headlines:EUR/USD falls to fresh five-week low just under 1.0800Gold continues to knock on the door of the $2,200 levelThe bond market continues to cook in trading this weekBOE's Haskel: I think rate cuts are a long way offECB's Panetta: The conditions to start easing monetary policy are materialisingGermany February retail sales -1.9% vs +0.3% m/m expectedGermany March unemployment change 4k vs 10k expectedUK Q4 final GDP -0.3% vs -0.3% q/q prelimCiti raises China 2024 GDP growth forecast to 5.0% from 4.6% previouslyMarkets:USD leads, AUD and NZD lag on the dayEuropean equities mildly higher; S&P 500 futures down 0.1%US 10-year yields up 2.4 bps to 4.220%Gold up 0.8% to $2,212.35WTI crude up 1.3% to $82.47Bitcoin up 2.7% to $70,730The session started off with a quieter mood but picked up as the dollar nudged higher across the board. Other major currencies all have their own struggles and the greenback looks to be taking advantage.EUR/USD is down to a five-week low, touching 1.0775 during the session. The euro is not helped by another poor German retail sales print for February. Meanwhile, GBP/USD is down 0.2% to 1.2620 but is off earlier lows of 1.2585 at least.USD/JPY was calmer though, keeping little changed at around 151.20-30 levels as traders remain disinterested after the warnings from Japan yesterday.Besides that, USD/CAD is up a touch to test 1.3600 and is keeping just below that now. And AUD/USD is down 0.6% to a three-week low just under the 0.6500 mark.In the equities space, the mood is more tentative at best. European indices are following up on Wall Street gains yesterday but US futures are marginally lower today.In other markets, gold is shining brightly as it pushes up above the $2,200 mark once again. Buyers are hoping that the break this time will hold better than it did a week ago at least.As a reminder, it is going to be an extended weekend for a number of markets starting from tomorrow until Monday. Of note, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe in general will be off for the next four days with Canada also observing a holiday tomorrow. This article was written by Justin Low at www.forexlive.com.

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  • Gold continues to knock on the door of the $2,200 level

    Mar 28, 2024 | 03:23 am

    The precious metal is staying poised in trading today despite the dollar also sitting higher on the session. After hitting record highs last week, gold buyers have found it a bit tough to contest the $2,200 mark again so far. But we're getting another run at that key level again at the moment.If it breaks, expect that to potentially lead to a quick shoot higher for gold. I would argue that the onus is on sellers to keep price down, especially since gold is staying bid despite the dollar's strength on the day.Update (1025 GMT): Well, that was quick. Gold now threatens that particular break in a quick jump to $2,206 at the moment. This article was written by Justin Low at www.forexlive.com.

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  • Eurozone February M3 money supply +0.4% vs +0.3% y/y expected

    Mar 28, 2024 | 02:02 am

    Prior +0.1% This article was written by Justin Low at www.forexlive.com.

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  • Germany March unemployment change 4k vs 10k expected

    Mar 28, 2024 | 01:55 am

    Prior 11kUnemployment rate 5.9% vs 5.9% expectedPrior 5.9%German unemployment rose less than expected during the month, with the jobless rate keeping stable at 5.9%. The labour office notes that the economic downturn is still having an impact on the labour market though. So, there are still some signs of caution to be heeded. This article was written by Justin Low at www.forexlive.com.

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  • AUD/USD eases to three-week low, eyes on support just below 0.6500

    Mar 28, 2024 | 01:43 am

    With the retreat today, the pair is down to its lowest since 6 March with price just under 0.6500 now. Sellers remain in control, having kept a defense of the 200-day moving average (blue line) earlier this week. But all eyes now will be on the swing region around 0.6485-90, before looking to the February lows of 0.6442-46 next.As we approach month-end and quarter-end, the dollar is staying supported so far. That is not to say that this is the trend for this month-end and quarter-end. However, just remember that the dollar was checked back earlier this week. And it is now responding in kind by holding on to the key technical levels called into question.The only factor working in favour of the aussie now is that at least stocks are still in a positive mood this week. But we'll see if that is enough to help arrest any stronger downside momentum in AUD/USD going into the Easter break. This article was written by Justin Low at www.forexlive.com.

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  • Dollar benefits from the struggles among its peers

    Mar 28, 2024 | 01:32 am

    In case you missed it, Eamonn had the post on Waller (and a good summary of others) earlier here. That is one contributing factor to the dollar's nudge higher so far today. But there also several other reasons plaguing other major currencies, helping to prop up the dollar inadvertently.The euro continues to see rather weak economic data with an ECB rate cut in June almost a given now. Meanwhile, the yen is struggling post-BOJ despite Tokyo's best efforts to try and stem the bleeding. The franc is returning to its funding currency status as the SNB leads the rate cut race. The loonie is also not faring too much better on softer inflation numbers, perhaps seeing the BOC act quicker. Then, we have the aussie and kiwi getting dragged into the mud by the Chinese yuan's fall this week.Yada, yada. The cleanest shirt among the dirty laundry again, the dollar that is. Or at least one can argue it that way.How ironic it is that we can use this meme again this year. 😜 This article was written by Justin Low at www.forexlive.com.

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  • Forex Today: Fed’s Waller: No Rush to Cut Rates, Prospect of Hikes Remote - 28 March 2024

    Mar 28, 2024 | 01:25 am

    US Fed’s Waller Reiterates Ongoing Fed Message of Slow Path to Rate Cuts; USD/JPY Remains Below Record High Near ¥152; Cocoa Futures Make Another Record High Close; Gold Also Makes Record High Closing Price

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  • EUR/USD falls to fresh five-week low just under 1.0800

    Mar 28, 2024 | 01:15 am

    At the same time, a firmer dollar is also contributing to the drop we're seeing to start the session. The greenback is up across the board, posting modest gains now as European traders enter the fray. EUR/USD is looking to break the 1.0800 mark, as sellers maintain the recent downside momentum by leaning on the 200-day moving average this week:The euro side of the equation is also contributing to the fall, as German consumption activity continues to sit in the doldrums. Europe's largest economy remains uninspiring and is arguably the region's biggest source of worry and uncertainty now. And that isn't providing much comfort for the euro, as the ECB looks set to begin cutting rates in June. Meanwhile, there are still some reservations with regards to the Fed as mentioned here.Going back to EUR/USD, there is a trendline resistance to deal with around 1.0775 next. But if we are able to keep a daily break below 1.0800, there will be added momentum for a further downside shove going into next week. This article was written by Justin Low at www.forexlive.com.

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  • Aussie dollar continues to hold above US$0.65

    Mar 27, 2024 | 17:00 pm

    AUD - Australian dollar The Australian dollar is relatively unchanged again this morning when valued against the Greenback, currently trading at US$0.6533 at the time of writing. On the local data front yesterday, inflation has held steady for the second month in a row, as cheaper meat and seafood helped offset increases in rents and automotive fuel. The monthly index of consumer prices rose only 3.4% in the year to February, stabilising near the pace of the increases in January and December, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said on Wednesday. Economists had predicted February’s CPI would come in at 3.5%. Excluding volatile items such as fresh produce and fuel, inflation fell from 4.1% in January to 3.9% last month. Holiday and accommodation prices continued to fall, offsetting price rises in other categories. The category’s prices fell 1.3% in the year to February, falling more slowly than the two previous months, reflecting boosts from Taylor Swift’s blockbuster Eras tour. The AUD has faced downward pressure following the release of Westpac's Consumer Confidence Index on Tuesday, which dipped 1.8% to 84.4 in March 2024 from February's 86.0, easing from 20-month highs. Key Movers The US dollar Index saw its second consecutive day of gains amid a risk-off sentiment, driven by anticipation surrounding the upcoming release of US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) scheduled for Friday. However, the decline in US Treasury yields may be attributed to the expectations surrounding the US Federal Reserve regarding potential rate cuts. This sentiment could limit the advances of the US dollar. On the data front, US durable goods orders increased by 1.4% in February, against the 1.3% expected and previous decline of 6.9%. US durable goods orders excluding defense rose by 2.2% in February, compared to the expected 1.1% and 7.9% previous decline. US Housing Price Index decreased MoM by 0.1% in January, against the December’s increase of 0.1%. The Pound sterling fell to near 1.2600 in Wednesday’s early American session. The broader appeal remains weak as investors expect the Bank of England (BoE) will start reducing interest rates sooner than previously anticipated. The BoE said last week in its monetary policy statement that the central bank is not at a point where interest rates can be reduced. However, policymakers didn’t rule out the market’s view of two or three rate cuts this year. Investors will keenly focus on the United States core Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index (PCE) data for February, published on Good Friday. The annual Core PCE is forecasted to have grown at a steady pace of 2.8%. Daily Commentary will be on break for the long weekend from Friday, March 29th to Monday, April 1st and will resume Tuesday, April 2nd. Expected RangesAUD/USD: 0.6430 - 0.6630 ▲AUD/EUR: 0.5930 - 0.6130 ▼GBP/AUD: 1.9230 - 1.9430 ▼AUD/NZD: 1.0780 - 1.0980 ▲AUD/CAD: 0.8760 - 0.8960 ▼

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  • Forex Today: Japanese Yen Hits 34-Year Low

    Mar 27, 2024 | 00:13 am

    USD/JPY Hits Record High Near ¥152, Japanese Officials Try to Talk Up Yen; Cocoa Futures Surpass $10,000 to Hit All-Time High; Aussie CPI Unchanged

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  • Aussie dollar holds above US$0.65

    Mar 26, 2024 | 17:00 pm

    AUD - Australian dollar The Australian dollar is relatively unchanged this morning when valued against the Greenback currently trading at US$0.6531 at the time of writing. The Australian dollar extended its gains on Tuesday. In the European session, AUD/USD is trading at US$0.6557, up 0.26%. The broader outlook reveals that the bears exhibit a somewhat stronger presence, which could maintain a certain level of pressure on the pair. There were no local data releases yesterday. Looking ahead today all eyes will be on the Australian Bureau of Statistics monthly release of Consumer Price Index (CPI) which is expected to rise from 3.4% to 3.5%. Consumer prices account for a majority of overall inflation. Inflation is important to currency valuation because rising prices lead the central bank to raise interest rates out of respect for their inflation containment mandate. That could set back expectations for a rate cut from the Reserve Bank of Australia, which has kept rates unchanged at 4.35% for four straight times. The markets are of the view that the RBA’s tightening cycle is done and have priced in a rate cut later in the year. Still, the RBA hasn’t ruled out rate hikes, with inflation still well above the 2% target. Finally, on Thursday we will see the release of the monthly Retail Sales figures. Key Movers On the data front on Monday, the US February New Home Sales dropped 0.3% MoM from a 1.7% gain in January, below the market expectations for a 2.3% MoM rise. Meanwhile, the Dallas Fed Manufacturing Survey fell to -14.4 in March from the previous reading of -11.3. Overnight we saw the release of US Durable Goods Orders for February, which roundly beat expectations, according to data from the US Census Bureau. The data showed headline Durable Goods Orders rising 1.4% when 1.3% had been forecast, and Durable Goods Orders ex Defense rising 2.2% when 1.1% had been estimated. Durable Goods ex Transport also beat forecasts, coming in at 0.5% versus 0.4% expected. Finally, Nondefense Capital Goods ex-Aricraft rose 0.7% versus 0.1% expected. The US PCE report on Friday will be in the spotlight. The headline PCE is estimated to show an increase of 0.4% MoM, while the Core CPE is projected to rise by 0.3% MoM. The pound faces pressure near US$1.2650 against the US Dollar in Tuesday’s early American session as the latter rebounds. The GBP/USD pair exhibits falls as investors expect that the Bank of England will be more dovish this year than previously anticipated, driven by lower-than-anticipated inflation data in January and February. A senior Bank of England policymaker has warned that financial markets are expecting too many interest rate cuts this year and that the UK central bank is unlikely to move before the US Federal Reserve. Catherine Mann, an external member of the Bank’s rate-setting monetary policy committee (MPC), said there were risks that UK inflation could persist at higher levels than in the US or the eurozone. Last month the Bank’s monetary policy committee voted by a majority to keep interest rates at the current level of 5.25%, the highest level since the 2008 financial crisis. Expected RangesAUD/USD: 0.6430 - 0.6630 ▼AUD/EUR: 0.5920 - 0.6120 ▼GBP/AUD: 1.9200 - 1.9400 ▲AUD/NZD: 1.0760 - 1.0960 ▲AUD/CAD: 0.8760 - 0.8960 ▼

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  • Forex Today: Cocoa Futures Break $9,000 for Record High

    Mar 26, 2024 | 00:38 am

    Cocoa Futures Gain 8% in a Day; US Stocks, Gold Remain Bullish; Japanese Officials Try to Talk Up Yen; Bitcoin Rises Above $70k Despite Record Crypto Fund Outflows

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  • Aussie dollar continues to trade above US$0.65

    Mar 25, 2024 | 17:00 pm

    AUD - Australian dollar The Australian dollar is slightly stronger this morning when valued against the Greenback, currently trading at US$0.6538 at the time of writing. Yesterday, The Aussie dollar bounced off last Friday’s low of US$0.6508 and is climbing but faces a key resistance level at US$0.6550. The Australian dollar receives upward momentum as the ASX 200 Index extends its winning streak, led by gains in the mining and energy sectors. Additionally, the Aussie dollar is bolstered by a stronger Chinese yuan (CNY), with the People's Bank of China (PBoC) setting the mid-rate for the onshore yuan significantly higher than expected. Looking ahead today, we will see the Westpac Consumer Sentiment a survey of about 1,200 consumers that asks respondents to rate the relative level of past and future economic conditions, employment and climate for major purchases. On Wednesday, all eyes will be on the Australian Bureau of Statistics monthly release of Consumer Price Index (CPI) which is expected to rise from 3.4% to 3.5%. Consumer prices account for a majority of overall inflation. Inflation is important to currency valuation because rising prices lead the central bank to raise interest rates out of respect for their inflation containment mandate. Finally, on Thursday we will see the release of the monthly Retail Sales figures. Key Movers Overnight the Pound sterling had a mild recovery against the Greenback in the mid-North American session, as the Greenback remains offered amid speculations the Federal Reserve (Fed) would cut rates in June. At its March meeting last week, the Fed held the benchmark rate to the 5.25%-5.5% range. After that meeting, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell emphasized that policymakers are likely to cut interest rates later this year. Still, only once they have greater confidence that inflation is moving toward its 2% target. At the time of writing, the GBP/USD trades at 1.2635. gains 0.32%. On the data front, US housing data was weaker than expected as New Home Sales slumped 0.3%, with sales coming at 0.662 million, below estimates of  0.675 million and January’s 0.664 million. Elsewhere, the Chicago Fed announced the National Activity Index saw improvement, moving from -0.54 to 0.05, with positive developments across all four index categories. The tiny decline registered was likely owed to an uptick in mortgage rates during the month. According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year mortgage rate rose to 6.8% in February, from 6.6% the month prior. Moving forward, a structural shortfall of available single-family homes and home builders' ability to bridge the affordability gap with price incentives, should continue as tailwinds and support an improving sales pace this year. Expected RangesAUD/USD: 0.6440 - 0.6640 ▲AUD/EUR: 0.5930 - 0.6130 ▲GBP/AUD: 1.9200 - 1.9400 ▼AUD/NZD: 1.0800 - 1.1000 ▲AUD/CAD: 0.8800 - 0.9000 ▲

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  • Aussie dollar holds above US$0.65

    Mar 24, 2024 | 17:00 pm

    AUD - Australian dollar The Australian dollar is weaker this morning when valued against the Greenback currently trading at 0.6508 at the time of writing. The Aussie dollar traded back down at the bottom of its multi-week range in the lower 0.6500s on Friday, after positive US data led to a reversal in the pair from its 0.6635 Thursday highs. On the data front last week the Unemployment Rate fell to 3.7% from 4.1% in February, and the number of new employees hit 116,500, a number well above the average. Both data points beat expectations of 4.0% and 40,000 respectively. A deeper dig into Australia’s labor market statistics and seasonal effects, however, suggests the incredible data in February obscured a much more modest underlying trend. Looking ahead this week and on Tuesday we will see the Westpac Consumer Sentiment a survey of about 1,200 consumers which asks respondents to rate the relative level of past and future economic conditions, employment, and climate for major purchases. On Wednesday all eyes will be on the Australian Bureau of Statistics monthly release of Consumer Price Index (CPI) which is expected to rise from 3.4% to 3.5%. Consumer prices account for a majority of overall inflation. Inflation is important to currency valuation because rising prices lead the central bank to raise interest rates out of respect for their inflation containment mandate. Finally, on Thursday we will see the release of the monthly Retail Sales figures. Key Movers In the US on Friday the S&P Global Services PMI exhibited a slight decline in March, dropping to 51.7 from 52.3, slightly below the expected reading of 52.0. Conversely, the Manufacturing PMI increased to 52.5, surpassing expectations of 51.7 and the previous figure of 52.2. However, the Composite PMI showed a slight dip to 52.2 from the previous 52.5. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was forced into the low side around three-quarters a percent as US equities drifted in multiple directions on Friday. Most of the US equity market’s major sectors were in the red on Friday, with Real Estate down around 1.25%, closely followed by the Financial Sector which fell 1.21%. The Communications Services Sector closed up around 0.85% as telecoms rebounded from recent selling pressure. The US economy is holding resilient with a strong labor market and inflation remaining sticky. Next week, February’s Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) will provide additional guidance to markets. The Pound Sterling remains vulnerable against the US dollar in Friday’s early New York session as the market sentiment is quite bearish. The GBP/USD pair fails to find support as increasing expectations that the Bank of England (BoE) will cut interest rates this year outweigh February Retail Sales data, which broadly beat market expectations. The United Kingdom Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that monthly Retail Sales were unchanged after increasing by a significant 3.6% in January, a figure that was upwardly revised from 3.4%. Investors had anticipated sales to decline by 0.3%. On an annual basis, sales contracted by 0.5% against expectations of a 0.7% decline. The GBP/USD pair is currently trading at 1.2558 at the time of writing. Expected RangesAUD/USD: 0.6400 - 0.6600 ▼AUD/EUR: 0.5900 - 0.6100 ▼GBP/AUD: 1.9150 - 1.9350 ▲AUD/NZD: 1.0650 - 1.0850 ▼AUD/CAD: 0.8750 - 0.8950 ▼

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  • Aussie dollar trades back down below US$0.66

    Mar 21, 2024 | 17:00 pm

    AUD - Australian dollar The Australian dollar is slightly weaker this morning when valued against the Greenback, currently trading at 0.6569 at time of writing. The Aussie dollar reached a high of 0.6634 yesterday, but traded back down at the lows of the day, during the US session on Thursday, after a batch of relatively strong American data helped the US dollar (USD) claw back lost ground. On the data front yesterday a shock surge in employment last month has seen the unemployment rate tumble back to levels not seen since September last year. The unemployment rate has dropped back to 3.7 per cent with more than 116,000 extra Australians in employment last month, compared with January, according to seasonally adjusted data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The estimated 116,500 increase in employment was the biggest monthly jobs gain since the east coast COVID lockdowns ended in November 2021, and the largest on record outside of the pandemic period. Economists were generally expecting about 40,000 extra people to be employed last month and an unemployment rate of 4 per cent. Markets are currently pricing in an 80 per cent chance of rates falling by August, while a rate cut by September is almost fully priced in, however any rate move before then is seen as very unlikely. Looking ahead today and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will release the Financial Stability Review. It's an assessment of conditions in the financial system and potential risks to financial stability, the evidence on strains and imbalances can provide insight into the future of monetary policy. Key Movers In the US, overnight we saw the release of US PMI data for March, Initial Jobless Claims and the Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index, which all supported the USD. Business activity in the US private sector continued to expand at a healthy pace in early March, with the S&P Global Composite PMI coming in at 52.2. This reading came in slightly below the February's 52.5. S&P Global Manufacturing PMI improved to 52.5 from 52.2 in the same period, while S&P Global Services PMI edged lower to 51.7 from 52.3. The latest Philadelphia Fed manufacturing index remained in positive territory for a second straight month, indicating continued expansion. In March, the index inched down to 3.2 from 5.2 in February, coming in above the forecast of -2.6. In the latest report the index remained in positive territory for a second straight month. This is only the fourth positive reading for the index in the past 22 months. In other words, the index has had 18 negative readings in the past 22 months, which more closely resembles those periods during recessions. While the number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, sales of previously owned homes increased by the most in a year in February, signs the economy remained on solid footing in the first quarter. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 2,000 to a seasonally adjusted 210,000 for the week ending March 16, the Labor Department said. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast 215,000 claims in the latest week. Claims have been mostly bouncing around a 200,000-213,000 range since February. Despite a flurry of high-profile layoffs at the start of the year, employers have largely been hoarding labour after struggling to find workers during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Expected RangesAUD/USD: 0.6465 - 0.6665 ▼AUD/EUR: 0.5940 - 0.6140 ▼GBP/AUD: 1.9140 - 1.9340 ▲AUD/NZD: 1.0750 - 1.0950 ▲AUD/CAD: 0.8780 - 0.8980 ▼

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  • United States Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates, Remains Cautious

    Mar 21, 2024 | 04:26 am

    The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged for a fifth straight time at its meeting on March 20. The US dollar fell against the major currencies following the announcement.

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  • Forex Today: Fed Says 3 Rate Cuts in 2024, Stocks, Gold Boom

    Mar 21, 2024 | 00:07 am

    Fed Gives Dovish Surprise by Forecasting 3 Cuts in 2024; Markets Await BoE, SNB; Gold, Stock Markets Reach Record Highs; Japanese Yen Regains Ground; Bitcoin Pares Losses; UK CPI Falls

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  • Forex Today: Markets Await FOMC Meeting

    Mar 20, 2024 | 00:06 am

    FOMC Expected to Leave Rate at 5.50%; Japanese Yen Continues to Fall After BoJ; Bitcoin Weaker; Markets Await UK Inflation Data, New Zealand GDP

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  • Forex Today: Bank of Japan Ends Negative Interest Rates

    Mar 19, 2024 | 00:26 am

    BoJ Makes First Rate Hike Since 2007, Japanese Stocks Rally, Yen Weakens; RBA Leaves Rates at 4.35%; Cocoa Futures Slightly Lower After Record High Yesterday; Bitcoin Weaker; Markets Await Canadian Inflation Data

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  • Forex Today: Markets Expecting First BoJ Rate Hike in 17 Years

    Mar 18, 2024 | 00:19 am

    90% Expect BoJ to Ditch Negative Rates Policy Tuesday, Japanese Stocks Rallying; Bitcoin Rising After Another Record High Thursday; Cocoa Futures Roar Ahead With Dramatic Gains

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  • Forex Today: Markets Await US PPI

    Mar 14, 2024 | 00:24 am

    US PPI Expected at 0.2%; Bitcoin Makes Another Record High Above $73,000; Cocoa Futures Roar Ahead.

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  • Forex Today: US Inflation Ticks Higher to 3.2%

    Mar 12, 2024 | 23:29 pm

    US CPI Rises Unexpectedly; S&P 500 Makes Record High Close; Bitcoin Makes All-Time High Above $73,000

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  • US Inflation Rises Unexpectedly to 3.2%

    Mar 12, 2024 | 07:02 am

    The US consumer price index (CPI) climbed 3.2% year-on-year in February, up from 3.1% in January and above the market estimate of 3.1%.

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  • Forex Today: Markets Expecting Unchanged US Inflation Data

    Mar 12, 2024 | 01:03 am

    US CPI Seen at 3.1%; Bitcoin Hits New Record Below $73,000; Gold’s Bullish Momentum Starts to Pause

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  • Forex Today: Gold, Bitcoin Looking Bullish Near Friday’s Record Highs

    Mar 11, 2024 | 00:17 am

    Gold, Bitcoin Advancing Again; Yen Higher on Japanese Rate Hike Bets and GDP Growth

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  • ECB Maintains Interest Rates, Revises Lower Inflation Forecast

    Mar 7, 2024 | 14:06 pm

    The European Central Bank (ECB) maintained its deposit rate at a record high of 4.00% at today’s policy meeting. This decision was widely expected, and the Euro’s response has been muted.

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  • Forex Today: Gold Makes New Record High Above $2161

    Mar 6, 2024 | 23:41 pm

    Gold Powers to New All-Time High; Powell Says Inflation Progress Not Assured; Japanese Rate Hike Seen Likely as Wages Rise; Bank of Canada Holds Rates; Markets Await ECB Meeting

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  • Forex Today: Gold, Bitcoin Set New Record Highs

    Mar 5, 2024 | 23:18 pm

    Gold & Bitcoin Briefly Reach New All-Time Highs, Bitcoin Plunges Then Recovers; Markets Await Fed Chair Powell Testimony; Bank of Canada Expected to Hold Rates

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  • Forex Today: Bitcoin Retreats Just Shy of Record High

    Mar 5, 2024 | 01:01 am

    Bitcoin Makes New 2-Year High Just Below $69,000; WTI Crude Oil Retreats From Key Resistance Near $80.50; Swiss Inflation Ticks Higher; Markets Await Fed Chair Powell Testimony

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  • Forex Today: Major Stock Markets Advance to Record Highs

    Mar 4, 2024 | 00:14 am

    NASDAQ, S&P 500, DAX, Nikkei 225 All Reach All-Time Highs; Bitcoin Makes New 2-Year High; WTI Crude Oil Trying to Break Key Resistance Around $80.50; Swiss CPI Data Due Later

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  • Forex Today: Bitcoin Powers to New 2-Year High Above $63,000

    Feb 28, 2024 | 23:35 pm

    Bitcoin Strongly Bid, Advancing to Long-Term Record Price; Yen Gains as Bank of Japan Signals Policy Shift Coming Closer; Fed Officials Say Data Will Guide Rate Path

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  • New Zealand Central Bank Maintains Rates, New Zealand Dollar Slides

    Feb 28, 2024 | 02:54 am

    The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) held the cash rate at 5.50% at today’s meeting.

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  • Forex Today: Kiwi Lower on RBNZ Dovish Tilt

    Feb 27, 2024 | 22:48 pm

    RBNZ Less Hawkish on Inflation, Sinking Kiwi; Australian Inflation Lower than Expected; US Preliminary GDP Data Release Later

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  • Forex Today: Nikkei 225 Index Breaks Another Record

    Feb 25, 2024 | 23:17 pm

    Nikkei 225 Index Reaches New High Price; Yen Volatility Falling

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  • Forex Today: FOMC Minutes Show Fed Go Slow on Rate Cuts

    Feb 21, 2024 | 23:14 pm

    FOMC Minutes Show More Progress Needed on Inflation; Nikkei 225 Index Reaches Record High; Stocks Mostly Higher After FOMC Release

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  • Forex Today: Canadian Inflation Falls Faster

    Feb 20, 2024 | 23:13 pm

    Canadian CPI at 2.9%; Markets Await FOMC Minutes; Australian Wage Price Index Data as Expected.

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  • Inflation in Canada Falls to 2.9% in January

    Feb 20, 2024 | 20:41 pm

    Canada’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped to 2.9% year-on-year in January.

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  • Forex Today: RBA Minutes Show Rate Hike Was Considered

    Feb 19, 2024 | 23:13 pm

    RBA Minutes Justify Rates Pause; Yen Weakens; Markets Await Canadian Inflation Data.

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  • Forex Today: Bitcoin Threatens High Price

    Feb 18, 2024 | 23:15 pm

    Bitcoin Rising Firmly; Global Stocks Mixed; Cocoa Futures Sell Off

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  • Forex Today: UK in Recession

    Feb 14, 2024 | 23:19 pm

    UK GDP Down 0.3% in Last Quarter; Global Stocks Rebound; Bitcoin Makes New High Above $52,000

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  • Forex Today: UK Inflation Unchanged at 4.0%

    Feb 13, 2024 | 23:17 pm

    UK Inflation Slightly Lower Than Expected; US Inflation Falls to 3.1%; Dollar Advances to 3-Month High, S&P 500, NASDAQ 100, Dow Jones 30 Sell Off; Bitcoin Testing $50k; Swiss Inflation Weaker Than Expected

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