Análisis

Dollar supported by risk-off tone

Dollar supported by risk-off tone

Asia was risk-averse, except for China. US equities closed lower, but futures were up due to positive tech earnings. Australia's Q1 CPI fell, Germany's consumer confidence improved, and Sweden may raise interest rates. US March durable goods orders, trade balance, and Q1 GDP are awaited. US Treasury yields decreased, and the dollar was supported by safe-haven considerations.
Moneta Markets | hace 541
Crypto seeks support

Crypto seeks support

Expert market comment from senior analyst Alex Kuptsikevich of the FxPro Analyst Team: Crypto seeks support
FxPro | hace 542
Markets waiting for key interest rate updates

Markets waiting for key interest rate updates

Asian markets fall due to concerns over China's economic and geopolitical headwinds. UK public sector borrowing was £13bn below forecast. CBI industrial trends survey expected to show a slide in orders but ease in inflationary pressures. US consumer confidence and new home sales data to provide insight into the impact of rising interest rates.
Moneta Markets | hace 542
Time to Take More Defensive Positioning

Time to Take More Defensive Positioning

FX volatility levels remain at the lower end of ranges as investors increasingly price a Fed pause this summer. But US debt ceiling fears are on the rise and US-China tension is showing no signs of easing.
ACY Securities | hace 543
Soft risk sentiment weighs on equities

Soft risk sentiment weighs on equities

Stocks fell in Asia and US futures dipped due to uncertainty over interest rates. UK's strong earnings growth has raised expectations of another Bank Rate increase next month. ECB's Composite PMI beat expectations, increasing prospects of further rate hikes. The US dollar is slightly firmer. No significant events scheduled today.
Moneta Markets | hace 543
UK retail sales fall but consumer confidence rises again

UK retail sales fall but consumer confidence rises again

Asian markets dropped due to US Fed's interest rate hike warning for May. Japan's core inflation increased while Australia's PMI hit its highest level since June 2022. UK's retail sales fell 0.9% in March, but consumer confidence rose. April's PMI showed growth in the UK and Eurozone. US Treasury yields fell due to weak data, raising hopes for a Fed pause.
Moneta Markets | hace 546
Pound stays higher after recent UK data

Pound stays higher after recent UK data

Asian stocks dip on mixed earnings and economic outlooks; Fed might halt interest rate hikes after May. BoE, ECB speakers scheduled today. US home sales, jobless claims data expected. UK retail sales seen lower, consumer confidence to rise. Major currencies stable, pound up after UK inflation news.
Moneta Markets | hace 547
The crypto correction

The crypto correction

Expert market comment from senior analyst Alex Kuptsikevich of the FxPro Analyst Team: The crypto correction
FxPro | hace 547