A combination of factors helps USD / JPY gain traction for the seventh day in a row. The rally in US bond yields benefits the USD and fuels the current bullish momentum. The underlying risk appetite weighs on the safe-haven JPY and offers support to the pair. The pair USD/JPY continues to move higher during […]
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Yields on 10-year Treasuries to rise to approximately 1.6% – Charles Schwab
The new year started with a sharp rise in Treasury yields, despite unprecedented political turmoil and signs that the economic recovery is slowing. The recent rise in yields may be too much, too soon, but the overall direction of yields is likely to remain upward, according to Kathy Jones of Charles Schwab. Key statements: “The […]
Treasury yields rise on news that Biden will propose a $ 2 trillion stimulus
US Treasury yields have risen on Thursday after news reports indicated that the US president-elect, Joe Biden, is considering a stimulus of 2 trillion dollars, significantly higher than the $ 1.3 trillion recommended by Senator Chuck Schumer. The yield on the 10-year bond has risen from 1.076% to 1.11%, benefiting the US dollar. Meanwhile, the […]
US Bond Yields Under Pressure Following Strong 30-Year Bond Auction
US bond yields have been under pressure and the yield curve has flattened recently after a strong 30-year bond auction. If bond yields continue to decline, this could hurt the USD and help precious metals. US bond yields have been under pressure and the yield curve has flattened recently after a strong 30-year bond auction. […]
10-Year Treasury Yield Extends Pre-Auction Fall of 30-Year Bonds
The 10-year US Treasury yield lost nearly 2% on Tuesday, snapping its five-day winning streak. Ahead of the 30-year bond auction at 18:00 GMT, the 10-year Treasury yield continues to decline, losing 2% on the day. in 1.10%. Earlier in the day, data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that the CPI […]
XAU / USD remains trapped within a tight range and is moving shortly after the US CPI.
Gold struggles to capitalize on the initial rally amid renewed buying interest in the USD. The USD maintains its gains after the release of US consumer inflation figures. Cautious sentiment in equity markets helps limit losses to the safe-haven precious metal. He oro is struggling to find a firm direction and remains trapped within a […]
Bond demand brings dollar down, inflation data and coronavirus in focus
This is what you need to know to trade today Wednesday 13 January: The US dollar is on the defensive after a bond auction drew high demand, causing yields to slide. Markets seem content with the Fed’s reluctance to cut back on its quantitative easing scheme. US inflation and a speech by Lagarde from the […]
The bulls expect a sustained move above the 1.3600 level
GBP / USD gains strong positive traction on Tuesday and recovers further from the two-week lows. Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey downplays the negative rate speculation and provides a strong boost to the GBP. The current strong rally in US bond yields continues to prop up the USD and limit gains. The pair GBP/USD […]
GBP / USD retreats from daily highs but remains stable around 1.3550
GBP / USD extends the recovery from the two-week lows set on Monday amid subdued demand from the USD. The rally in US bond yields should help limit the USD’s slide and limit the pair’s rally. Nervousness over COVID-19 and negative rate speculation from the BoE could help limit the pair’s gains. The pair GBP/USD […]
AUD / USD updates daily highs around 0.7730 region
A dovish USD demand helps AUD / USD regain some positive traction on Tuesday. The rally in US bond yields should help limit the USD’s slide and limit the pair’s gains. The pair AUD/USD is extending its steady positive intraday move and has risen to new daily highs, around the region of 0.7725-30, at the […]
