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This is an old April fool post from our blog (discontinued): While all the progressive Forex trading community was trying to guesstimate the date of the next interest rate increase by the Fed, the FOMC Chairwoman acted in unexpected manner. Yesterday, in her late night speech, Janet Yellen has...

8th June 2021 – Fed’s step forward, Fed’s step back Fed - Labor - Inflation - Fed The Fed’s still stray between curbing the prices and the labor market needs for cheap money. We have seen the May US labor report showing adding of only 559k out of the farming sector, with average earning...

Hi Traders ,Green pips all! It might only be a matter of time before bullish momentum returns to the Looking to re-buy around this are zone ( 1435 - 1442 ) ,with this technical outlook and EWs count .the attached chart. Trade with small risk always :) , Risk:Rewards / 1:3 would be accepted...

Dollar declines on existing homes sales fall US stock market edged higher on Monday on mixed data after reopening following Easter Holiday. The S&P 500 added 0.1% to 2907.97 as the Chicago Fed national activity index rose to negative 0.15 in March from negative 0.31 in February. Dow Jones...

Risks of a slowdown in the global economy may lower S&P / ASX 200 index Australian stock prices fell amid signs of a slowdown in the global economy. Will the AU200 stock index fall? In Australia, the Manufacturing PMI and Consumer Sentiment macroeconomic indicators decreased in March. Earlier...

Dollar strengthens as Philadelphia Fed index recovers US stock market rebounded on Thursday led by technology. The S&P 500 rose 1.1% to 2854.88 led by 3.7% Apple surge on analysts’ upgrade. The Dow Jones industrial average advanced 0.8% to 25709.94. Nasdaq composite index rallied 1.4% to...

Stocks fall and dollar weakens after dovish Fed US stock market continued retreating on Wednesday led by bank shares after dovish Fed decision. The S&P 500 slid 0.3% to 2824.23. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 0.6% to 25745.67. Nasdaq composite index however added 0.1% to 7728.97. The...

Dovish Fed stance bullish for gold Halting interest rate hikes this year by the Fed is bullish for gold. Will the gold price continue rising? Federal Reserve’s dovish stance hurts US dollar, making gold more affordable and attractive for investors. At a conclusion of March meeting yesterday...

Fed Chairman Powell announced that his department will not rush to raise rates The ICE US Dollar Index noticeably dropped to a 3-week low after the statement by the Fed Chairman. In 2018, the rate increased 4 times. This year its growth is questionable. A significant part of investors believe...

US stock indexes gained after US President Donald Trump's announcement that he would postpone the increase in import duties on Chinese goods Previously, it was supposed to introduce duties of 25% for Chinese goods supplied to the US amounted 200 billion $ a year from March 1, 2019. A meeting...

The demand for investment silver declined last year Sales of silver investment coins and bars in the world decreased in 2018 by 4% compared with 2017. Will the XAGEUR fall? Such a movement indicates the cheapening of silver in euros. The GFMS agency published a report on the world demand for...

There was nothing certain in the materials of the January Fed meeting The American regulator will not be in a rush to raise rates. This message pleased the stock market participants and contributed to the growth of quotations. Now the S&P500 is 18% above its December minimum and 5% lower than...

Fed expected to keep rates unchanged US stock market ended mostly lower on Tuesday as weak data signaled slowing pace of US economic expansion. The S&P 500 slipped 0.2% to 2640. Dow Jones however rose 0.2% to 24579.96 led by Pfizer and 3M. The Nasdaq dropped 0.8% to 7028.29. The dollar...

Fed two-day policy meeting starts US stock market pulled back on Monday on disappointing earnings reports despite positive economic data. The S&P 500 lost 0.8% to 2643.85. Dow Jones industrial slid 0.8% to 24528.22 led by 9% drop in Caterpillar on missed earnings. The Nasdaq composite index...

Dollar falls on report Fed might stop balance sheet reduction US stock market extended gains on Friday as President Trump and Democratic leaders agreed to reopen the government until February 15. S&P 500 advanced 0.9% to 2664.76, closing 0.2% lower for the week. Dow Jonesindustrial rose 0.8% to...

Fed indicates slower further tightening US stock market retreat resumed on Wednesday after the federal Reserve hiked rates a quarter point while indicating fewer increases in 2019. The S&P 500 fell 1.5% to 2506.96. The Dow Jones industrial average lost 1.5% to 23323.66. Nasdaq composite index...

Dollar strengthening slows US stocks recovered on Monday on expectations of strong sales in the holiday season. The S&P 500 rose 1.6% to 2673.45. Dow Jones industrial gained 1.5% to 24640.24. The Nasdaq composite index rallied 2.1% to 7081.85. The dollar strengthening slowed: the live dollar...

Fed may take a break in tightening monetary policy US Vice Chairman Richard Clarida announced risks of a slowdown in the growth of global economy. This had a strong negative effect on the US dollar. Will the USDCHF fall? Such a trend indicates the weakening of the US dollar against the Swiss...

Fed seen holding steady after strong inflation data US equities slide deepened on Wednesday as Apple approached bear territory. The S&P 500 lost 0.8% to 2701.58. The Dow Jones industrial average slid 0.8% to 25080.50. Nasdaq composite index fell 0.9% to 7136.39. The dollar weakening slowed...

SP500, Nasdaq slip while Dow inches up US equities pulled back on Thursday as the Federal Reserve stood pat. The S&P 500 slid 0.3% to 2806.83. Dow Jones industrial average however managed to inch up 0.04% to 26191.22. The Nasdaq composite lost 0.5% to 7530.88. The dollar strengthening resumed...