Market News and Analysis Archive

Aug

US Core PPI and Applied Materials Earnings Ahead

The US Dollar Index, tracking the Greenback against a basket of currencies, struggled to build momentum beyond the 100.00 level, remaining confined within a two-week range after lo...

13/08/2026 - 07:40 UTC

Aug

Dollar and Oil Rise as Geopolitical Risks and US CPI Lo...

The US Dollar Index, which measures the Greenback against six major currencies, extended gains for a third consecutive session to trade around 99.90 during Wednesday's Asian hours,...

12/08/2026 - 07:47 UTC

Aug

Markets Waver on Geopolitical Tensions & Energy-Driven ...

Global financial markets exhibited mixed performance during Tuesday's Asian session, navigating a complex backdrop of renewed geopolitical friction and shifting interest rate expec...

11/08/2026 - 07:40 UTC

Aug

Weekly Preview: U.S. Core CPI, U.S. Core PPI, U.K. GDP

Global financial markets kicked off the week on a firm note as investors processed an unexpected contraction in July’s US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, a development that signific...

10/08/2026 - 07:30 UTC

Aug

Markets Brace for Crucial US NFP Data to Map Fed Intere...

The US Dollar Index (USDX) holds steady near the 100.00 psychological mark, edging up 0.27% during Thursday’s session. The Greenback finds support in persistent geopolitical uncert...

07/08/2026 - 06:59 UTC

Aug

Dollar Slips, Gold Advances as Markets Brace for NFP

The US Dollar Index (USDX), which tracks the Greenback against a basket of major currencies, remains under pressure for a third consecutive session, trading around 99.65 during Thu...

06/08/2026 - 07:16 UTC

Is the AI Trade Back? US CPI Is the Test: Week Ahead 10...

The week ahead – 10th August 2026 Author: Michael Hewson Is the AI trade back after last month's sell-off? Quick answer: Yes — August has seen a sharp reversal in sentiment, w...

05/08/2026 - 22:25 UTC

Aug

Dollar Weakens as Gold Rises, Stocks Rebound

The US Dollar Index (USDX), which tracks the US Dollar against six major currencies, extended its decline for a second consecutive session, trading around 99.90 during Wednesday’s ...

05/08/2026 - 06:45 UTC

Aug

Tech Rebound Lifts Sentiment as Markets Await NFP

The US Dollar Index (USDX) steadied around the 100.00 level early on Tuesday after failing to extend the previous day’s recovery from its lowest level since mid-June. Renewed uncer...

04/08/2026 - 06:20 UTC

Aug

Busy Week Ahead: Tech Earnings and US Jobs Data in Focu...

The US Dollar Index (USDX) slipped below the 100.00 level, trading around 99.70 during Monday’s Asian session as improving risk sentiment weighed on the safe-haven US Dollar. US Pr...

03/08/2026 - 07:04 UTC

How Could US Jobs Data and Major Earnings Move Markets?...

Author: Michael Hewson Date : 3rd of August 2026 There’s been a lot to dissect this past few days, with concerns about an AI bubble pushing the Nasdaq into correction territor...

01/08/2026 - 22:25 UTC

Jul

Dollar Recovers as AI Rally Lifts Global Markets

The US Dollar Index (USDX), which measures the Greenback against a basket of major currencies, regained some ground during Friday’s Asian session, climbing back above the 100.00 ps...

31/07/2026 - 06:33 UTC

Jul

Markets Shift Focus to US Data After Fed Hold and Earni...

The US Dollar weakened sharply on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, despite a divided policy vote. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted 9...

30/07/2026 - 07:01 UTC

Jul

Fed Decision, Tech Earnings and Market Risks in Focus

The US Dollar Index (USDX) traded little changed below the 101.50 mark during Thursday's Asian session as investors remained cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy announce...

29/07/2026 - 06:28 UTC

Jul

Fed Decision in Focus as AI Concerns Pressure Markets

The US Dollar Index (USDX) traded with a subdued tone near the 101.50 level early on Tuesday as investors remained cautious ahead of this week's Federal Reserve policy decision. Wh...

28/07/2026 - 06:32 UTC

Jul

In the Week Ahead: Fed Decision, Big Tech Earnings and ...

The US Dollar Index (USDX) started the week under pressure, hovering near the 101.00 level as easing US-Iran tensions reduced demand for the safe-haven Greenback. Despite the impro...

27/07/2026 - 04:52 UTC

Jul

Tech Sell-Off Triggers Global Market Decline Amid Infla...

The US Dollar Index (USDX) rebounded firmly in its latest trading session, advancing 0.31% to trade above the 101.40 level as resilient economic data and escalating hostilities in ...

24/07/2026 - 06:48 UTC

Jul

ECB Decision, U.S. Jobless Claims and Earnings in Focus

he US Dollar Index (USDX) extended its losses for a second consecutive session, hovering around the 101.00 level as investors weighed renewed inflation concerns driven by higher en...

23/07/2026 - 06:44 UTC

Jul

Gold & Crude Surge on Middle East Crisis; Tech Stocks R...

The US Dollar Index (USDX) drifted lower by 0.24% in its last trading session, easing off recent highs as diplomatic chatter surrounding US-Iran negotiations briefly tempered energ...

22/07/2026 - 07:06 UTC

Jul

Markets Await ECB Rate Decision, UK data, and Big Tech ...

The US Dollar Index (USDX) edged up 0.13% in its last trading session, remaining firmly supported by persistent inflation concerns and strong market expectations for additional Fed...

21/07/2026 - 07:27 UTC

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US Core PPI and Applied Materials Earnings Ahead

Dollar and Oil Rise as Geopolitical Risks and US CPI Lo...

Markets Waver on Geopolitical Tensions & Energy-Driven ...

Weekly Preview: U.S. Core CPI, U.S. Core PPI, U.K. GDP

Markets Brace for Crucial US NFP Data to Map Fed Intere...

Dollar Slips, Gold Advances as Markets Brace for NFP

Is the AI Trade Back? US CPI Is the Test: Week Ahead 10...

Dollar Weakens as Gold Rises, Stocks Rebound

Tech Rebound Lifts Sentiment as Markets Await NFP

Busy Week Ahead: Tech Earnings and US Jobs Data in Focu...

How Could US Jobs Data and Major Earnings Move Markets?...

Dollar Recovers as AI Rally Lifts Global Markets

Markets Shift Focus to US Data After Fed Hold and Earni...

Fed Decision, Tech Earnings and Market Risks in Focus

Fed Decision in Focus as AI Concerns Pressure Markets

In the Week Ahead: Fed Decision, Big Tech Earnings and ...

Tech Sell-Off Triggers Global Market Decline Amid Infla...

ECB Decision, U.S. Jobless Claims and Earnings in Focus

Gold & Crude Surge on Middle East Crisis; Tech Stocks R...

Markets Await ECB Rate Decision, UK data, and Big Tech ...

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