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Friday: The dollar steadies amid mixed inflation data vs. expectations of imminent Fed rate cuts. Traders see a 73.2% chance of March cuts.
In the first week of 2024, tensions in the Middle East blocked Red Sea shipping, Iran retaliated by seizing cargo ships, and Lebanon threatened Israel.
On Thursday, the dollar slipped, anticipating a cooling inflation report. Sterling rose on positive market sentiment, extending its gains.
USD steadied ahead of US inflation data; potential impact on Fed policy. The futures market suggests a 64% chance of rate cuts in March.
The pound gave up its 2023 gains as the dollar rebounded, but Britain showed signs of adapting to higher interest rates.
Dollar digested gains on Tuesday; traders expect multiple Fed cuts this year due to slowing US inflation. Yen rebounded from a three-week low.
The dollar rose Monday with a subdued risk appetite. A key inflation report later in the week may clarify the Fed's interest rate path.
Friday saw the dollar's strongest week since July, boosted by a robust ADP jobs report, awaiting confirmation from later official data.
The dollar rose on Thursday; investors tempered Fed rate-cut expectations. Caution prevails after last month's risk rally, impacting markets.
Wednesday: The dollar eased from a 2-week high, supported by factors like Treasury yields and cautious market sentiment, impacting Wall Street.
The dollar rose on the first trading day of the year, with attention on this week's economic data for clues on the Fed's next move.
The dollar is poised to finish 2023 lower, halting two years of gains. The market anticipates the Fed rate easing by March, causing the decline.
On Thursday, the dollar posted steep losses, set for a yearly decline. The Swiss franc hit a 9-year peak, and the euro hit a 5-month high.
Dollar weak, euro near 4-month high on Fed rate cut expectations. Holiday-related low trading volumes are expected until the New Year.
Bank of Japan to end easing, sparking yen optimism. Despite hitting new highs against the USD, it fell 8.5% for the year.