Monthly Archives: June 2024
Dollar Calm ahead of FOMC Minutes

Written on June 12, 2024 at 6:25 am, by
Market Summary The dollar index steadied in the last session, trading above the $105 mark, ahead of the highly anticipated FOMC meeting minutes. Market expectations are leaning towards a more hawkish stance from the U.S. central bank due to a tight labour market. Analysts predict that the Fed is likely to implement two 25 bpsContinue Reading
Dollar Calm ahead of FOMC Minutes

Written on June 12, 2024 at 6:25 am, by
Market Summary The dollar index steadied in the last session, trading above the $105 mark, ahead of the highly anticipated FOMC meeting minutes. Market expectations are leaning towards a more hawkish stance from the U.S. central bank due to a tight labour market. Analysts predict that the Fed is likely to implement two 25 bpsContinue Reading
NFP Shocks Market, Triggers Dollar Surge

Written on June 10, 2024 at 6:08 am, by
Market Summary Last Friday’s U.S. Nonfarm Payroll (NFP) report rattled financial markets with a significantly higher-than-expected reading, far surpassing both market expectations and the previous month’s figures. The robust job data dashed hopes for an early rate hike from the Federal Reserve, as a tight labour market could potentially spur higher inflation, prompting a moreContinue Reading