Tag: risk sentiment
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Asia FX Talk: USD Faces a Pivotal Juncture as DXY Slips
USD under Pressure and a Technically Key Zone The broad U.S. dollar index (DXY) has remained under downward pressure in recent sessions, slipping below the 98.00 handle. Traders and analysts see the current level as more than a passing blot on the chart—it’s a technically pivotal zone where the next moves could set the tone…
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Asia FX Talk: USD at a Pivotal Juncture as DXY Dips Below 98
Overview: USD’s Break Below a Key Level The US dollar has moved under renewed selling pressure, with the broad US dollar index (DXY) slipping below the 98.00 handle. This level has long been watched by traders as a technical line in the sand, and the latest move suggests the dollar may be entering a more…
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Asia markets slip as investors weigh Greenland tensions and China data
Overview: Asia markets retreat amid geopolitical and data-driven cues Asian stock markets largely declined on Monday as investors paused to digest geopolitical developments and awaited key economic cues from China. The weekend flare-up involving the United States and Greenland added a new layer of risk sentiment, while market participants prepared for a slate of important…
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Asian Shares Dip as Oil Slumps After Trump Iran Remarks
Market snapshot: Asia trims gains as risk-off sentiment deepens Asian stock markets faced a softer session on Thursday, with most major indexes trading lower as investors weighed mixed signals from Washington and the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The retreat followed a broad pullback on Wall Street overnight, where heavy declines in technology shares…
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Bessent Encourages Confidence in the Won as He Questions Its Decline
Introduction: A Rare Voice in a Volatile Market In a surprising move that caught traders off guard, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent offered rare verbal support for South Korea’s won as it slumped toward its weakest level since 2009. The public endorsement, unusual for a senior U.S. official in the currency arena, touched off a brief…
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Five Key Factors to Watch on the ASX 200 This Friday
Overview: Can the ASX 200 Bounce Back Friday? The ASX 200 slipped slightly last Wednesday, ending at 8,714.3 points after a cautious trading session. As traders eye Friday’s session, investors are keen to see whether the market can sustain a rebound and finish the week on a positive note. Here are five key factors to…
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Silver Price Forecast: Jumps Near $51 as Uncertainty Lingers Post-Shutdown
Overview: Silver Surges to the $51 Level as Shutdown Unfolds into Uncertainty Silver prices, traded as XAG/USD, rose toward the $51.00 mark in early Asian trading on Monday, signaling cautious optimism in the wake of the United States government shutdown’s conclusion. The metal’s move higher comes as traders weigh the potential implications for the economy,…
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Stock Rally Loses Steam as Chinese Shares Decline: Markets Wrap
Markets Falter as China Signals Rare Earths Export Constraints The global stock rally that had propelled major indices higher in recent weeks hit a pause button as traders grappled with fresh signs of frictions between the world’s two largest economies. A report suggesting China may partially constrain rare earths exports to the United States unsettled…
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Wall Street plunges on Trump’s massive China tariffs warning
Wall Street tumbles as Trump signals a sharp tariff escalation Investors rode a volatile wave Friday as President Donald Trump teased a “massive” increase in tariffs on Chinese imports, stoking fears of a renewed escalation in global trade tensions. The morning had suggested a modest gain, but a post on Trump’s Truth Social platform quickly…