Tag: fed

Fed, also known as Federal Reserve, is the central bank of United States. It is one of the most powerful institutions in the world, actions of which affect almost anyone on the planet.

US Banks Turn Bearish on US Bonds

The uptrend in US yields seems unstoppable as more and more investors are selling bonds.
Can we expect more breakdowns on S&P 500?
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Can we expect more breakdowns on S&P 500?

Today we will look at a daily chart and 4h chart of S&P 500. This main index is not in the best shape currently. With the rising “threat” of interest rate hikes, the possibility of a further downfall cannot be ruled out.

UK yields surge amid ongoing bond sell-off

The carnage in stocks and bonds continued today, sending both US and UK yields higher.

Nasdaq flies ahead of FOMC verdict

Traders bought the dip in expectations of a less hawkish Fed's meeting today.
EUR/GBP advances amid GBP weakness post PMIs
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EUR/GBP advances amid GBP weakness post PMIs

The EUR/GBP cross moved higher today as the risk-off flows tend to benefit euro over the Pound.
Silver tags 200-day average
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Silver tags 200-day average

Silver exploded higher, but it is now facing two significant resistances.
S&P 500 ahead of the key period – what can happen?
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S&P 500 ahead of the key period – what can happen?

The coming weeks will be crucial for the markets. Tapering means that by the end of March 2022 the quantitative easing will stop and that the markets will not get any newly printed money from the Fed.
EUR/USD at two-month highs after US inflation data
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EUR/USD at two-month highs after US inflation data

The USD declined broadly as traders took their profits from the recent rally. It looks like the medium-term uptrend might be soon over for the USD.
Gold struggles despite highest US inflation in four decades
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Gold struggles despite highest US inflation in four decades

Gold was unimpressed by the recent US inflation data as the precious metal traded unchanged on the day during the US session.
USD/JPY snaps four-day losing streak
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USD/JPY snaps four-day losing streak

The greenback should be supported against the yen as US yields remain elevated.

DAX remains weaker after US job market data

While the NFP number disappointed, the overall tone of the report was very positive, reinforcing the need for a rate hike in March.
Gold loses 1,800 USD after hawkish FOMC minutes
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Gold loses 1,800 USD after hawkish FOMC minutes

Volatility increased sharply yesterday as the Fed appears ready to tighten monetary policy faster than previously thought.