Chinese Economic Challenges and Exchange Rates: US Dollar vs. Chinese Yuan
The US dollar against the Chinese yuan closed at 7.3691 at the end of last year, marking its highest level since October 25, 2022, and is currently trading near the 7.3500 levels. The pair of US dollar and Chinese yuan has increased by about 6% since the low of September 27, 2024, when it recorded […]
Brief Overview of Key Economic Events from the Past Week
Last week saw significant global economic developments. In the United States, the unemployment claims index dropped to 211,000, indicating stability in the labor market, while U.S. oil inventories fell more than expected. Pending home sales increased by 2.2%, surpassing expectations, while the manufacturing PMI contracted slightly despite exceeding forecasts. In the Eurozone, the UK, and […]
Will the US Dollar be able to maintain its dominance in the coming period?
It seems that the US dollar will continue to dominate in the coming period over most foreign currencies, for several reasons, including the following: First, the flexibility of the US economy and the outperformance of most economic data against market expectations, unlike the data from most advanced economies such as the Eurozone, the UK, and […]
The Dollar hits a record high Against the Turkish Lira as the Central Bank of Turkey meets today to decide on interest rates
The price of the dollar against the Turkish lira reached 35.3235 two days ago, marking its highest level ever. The price is currently hovering around 35.0500 lira per dollar. The dollar has risen approximately 19% against the Turkish lira since the beginning of the year. Recent Turkish economic data shows that the Turkish economy is […]
Brief Overview of Key Economic Events from the Past Week
The economic events from last week showed mixed results across different countries. In the United States, the Manufacturing PMI fell to 48.3, lower than the expectations (49.4) and previous reading (49.7), indicating a contraction in the industrial sector. In contrast, the Services PMI rose to 58.5, exceeding expectations (55.7) and marking the highest level since […]
US Stock and Bond Market Outlook: Factors Affecting Performance Amid Inflation and US Economic Data
US stock indices closed lower yesterday for the third consecutive day, with the S&P 500 (-0.087%) and Nasdaq 100 (-0.47%) ending in the red. On the other hand, the Dow Jones index ended a 10-session losing streak, recording a slight gain of 0.036%. Despite this, these indices are still up since the beginning of the […]
Oil Price Volatility: The Impact of the US Dollar and Supply and Demand Factors
Crude oil prices have been fluctuating between the levels of $70 and $75 per barrel for the past two months and are currently hovering around $73. It appears that the horizontal sideways trend will remain dominant at this stage, especially amid the prevailing uncertainty in the oil market, which is influenced by several divergent factors […]
The Downward Trend of the NZD/USD Pair: Analysis and Forecasts
It seems that the downward trend for the New Zealand Dollar to US Dollar pair will dominate in the upcoming period, as it has fallen by about 10% since its peak on September 30, 2024, at 0.6391, reaching a low of 0.5730 today. This pair is currently trading near the 0.5750 levels. It has also […]
Bitcoin Sets Record Highs: An Analysis of the Causes Behind the Rise and Future Trends
Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency in the world by market capitalization currently valued at $2.11 trillion, continues its upward trajectory, hitting a record high of $107,821 yesterday, and is currently trading near $107,000. The price of Bitcoin has risen by approximately 58% since the close of the November 4th session, just before the U.S. elections, when […]
Brief Overview of Key Economic Events from the Past Week
Global markets experienced several significant economic developments last week. In the United States, the jobless claims index rose to 242,000, while the Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed a 2.7% growth, and the Producer Price Index (PPI) increased by 3.0%. In the Eurozone, the European Central Bank decided to cut interest rates by 25 basis points. […]
