US Dollar Bottoming? Smaller Fiscal Stimulus, Earnings, Covid Threaten ASEAN FX

The US Dollar may be finding a turning point against ASEAN currencies as smaller fiscal stimulus bets, soft earnings risk and Covid cases translate into some capital flight from equities.

Australian Dollar Unimpressed by Chinese Q4 GDP as Retail Sales Lag

The trade-sensitive Australian Dollar slid marginally lower after disappointing retail sales data out of China overshadowed strong industrial production and Q4 GDP figures.

Dow, Hang Seng, ASX 200 Outlook: China Q4 GDP, Stronger USD in Focus

A sour lead from Wall Street may set a downbeat tone for Asia-Pacific markets on Monday against the backdrop of a strengthening US Dollar. Investors are anticipating a strong Chinese Q4 GDP figure ...

Markets Week Ahead: Russell 2000, S&P 500, Gold, USD, Biden Stimulus, Earnings, ECB

The S&P 500 declined as the Russell 2000 soared as markets digested Joe Biden’s fiscal package. Gold prices sank as the US Dollar shined. The week ahead is fairly busy, with bank and tech earnings,...

Weekly Fundamental Gold Price Forecast: Lacking Luster, a Turning Point Arrives

Between investors seeking higher yielding and more growth-sensitive assets and a sense of disappointment over the Biden stimulus package, gold prices are struggling.