Monthly Archives: December 2024
Dollar Retreats on Jobless Claims, Eye on NFP
Written on December 29, 2024 at 11:39 pm, by
Market Summary The Dollar Index fell against six major currencies after US jobless claims rose to 224,000, exceeding the forecast of 215,000, dampening optimism ahead of the Nonfarm Payrolls report. Profit-taking weighed on the dollar, but rising US Treasury yields, supported by hawkish Fed remarks, limited losses as investors await further clarity on the laborContinue Reading
Euro Faces Headwind as France Political Crisis Arises
Written on December 29, 2024 at 11:38 pm, by
Market Summary The euro traded largely unchanged after the French government was ousted in a no-confidence vote led by far-right leader Marine Le Pen. The anticipated outcome saw Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne lose parliamentary support, casting uncertainty over the next chapter of French politics, which may weigh further on the euro. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollarContinue Reading
Upbeat U.S. PMI Boost Dollar
Written on December 29, 2024 at 11:36 pm, by
Market Summary The dollar posted modest gains yesterday, bolstered by President-elect Trump’s remarks threatening BRICS and stronger-than-expected U.S. PMI data, which supported the greenback. However, the dollar faces key challenges ahead, including Wednesday’s job data, the Fed’s Beige Book, and Friday’s Nonfarm Payroll report. In contrast, weaker-than-expected PMI readings in the UK and Eurozone weighedContinue Reading
