Forex
The Euro (EUR) has resumed its broader bearish trend against the British Pound (GBP) on Monday after a mild recovery attempt at the end of last week.
Indices
HSBC Asset Management notes that global equities, including the S&P 500, have shown resilience as the index inches toward the 8000 level despite high Oil prices, a hawkish Federal Reserve and surging bond yields.
Forex
USD/CHF gains ground after two days of losses, trading around 0.8310 during Asian hours on Monday. The currency pair is finding upward support as the Swiss Franc (CHF) remains under pressure from short positions.
Commodities
Silver price (XAG/USD) trades higher at around $61.10 in the Asian trade on Monday, holding onto Friday’s gains.
Forex
The US dollar remains resilient despite weakening consumer sentiment and growing concerns about the US economic outlook. Rising inflation expectations, elevated Treasury yields, and expectations of further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes continue to support the USD. Explore the latest economic data, changing Fed policy expectations, geopolitical risks, and what these developments could mean for the USD in the coming weeks.
Indices
French bond spreads have narrowed, but high debt and resistance to reform continue to undermine confidence. Pressure on Italian bonds signals contagion risks. Stronger banks and ECB intervention tools reduce the likelihood of a repeat sovereign debt crisis, although lasting stability requires a credible French fiscal plan.
Forex
The Euro (EUR) is failing to capitalise on the moderate US Dollar (USD) weakness witnessed on Friday as the high Oil prices and the ongoing concerns about France’s public debt offset investors’ optimism about lower global yields.
Forex
The US Dollar (USD) ticks up against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Friday but remains trapped in a tight range, with downside attempts contained above the 157.50 area and the 200-day SMA at 158.54, which holds bulls for now.
Commodities
Silver price (XAG/USD) gains ground after three days of losses, trading around $60.10 per troy ounce during Asian hours on Friday. Non-yielding Silver gains support as a decline in oil prices eases inflationary concerns and Fed rate hike expectations.
Commodities
Silver (XAG/USD) remains under pressure on Thursday even as the US Dollar (USD) and US Treasury yields ease. Sellers remain in control after a break below the $60 psychological mark, with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) drifting toward oversold territory.
