📈 Markets on Hold as Ukraine Developments Are Watched — Profit-Taking in Precious Metals Triggers a Pullback in AUD
📈 Markets on Hold as Ukraine Developments Are Watched — Profit-Taking in Precious Metals Triggers a Pullback in AUD â– Overall Market: Cautious Tone, Direction Still Limited FX markets started the week cautiously, with traders closely monitoring progress in peace negotiations over Ukraine. Talks between President Trump and President Zelensky failed to reach agreement on […]
Trading started with dollar buying dominant at the beginning of the week, the impact of last weekend’s US employment statistics remains
At the beginning of the week, dollar-buying has started trading. With the Tokyo market closed for the Sports Day holiday, the dollar/yen had a moment to extend its highs to the 145.67 level. It has risen again to the level of September 22, when the Bank of Japan implemented foreign exchange intervention. After hitting a […]
As it is easy to make adjustments on weekends, to confirm the strength of the flow of dollar buying
The dollar’s appreciation is getting stronger this week. The background is that the hawkish stance of the US financial authorities has been shown again. Fed director Brainard, who is believed to be dovish, said he would “shrink the balance sheet at a rapid pace in May,” inviting dollar buying. In addition, many members supported a […]
In view of both the situation in Ukraine and the response to inflation
Euro selling was conspicuous in the overseas market yesterday. The background was that expectations for a turnaround in Ukraine were declining. Images of the devastation in the towns around Kyiv have spread around the world, and Western nations are preparing further sanctions against Russia. It is feared that if a country that is highly dependent […]
As optimism about the situation in Ukraine recedes, will the US employment statistics turn the line of sight to the US economy?
This week, the market was in a state of turmoil due to various points of turmoil. In the situation in Ukraine, a ceasefire talk between Ukraine and Russia was held face-to-face in Turkey. The Russian side announced that the Ukrainian side would inform President Putin and refrain from attacking Kyiv (Kiev). However, in reality, the […]
Neutral Ukraine with its own army is a possible compromise and Russia
Russia and Ukraine will return to the negotiating table on the 16th. A spokesman for the Russian Presidential Administration, Peskov, said Ukraine’s proposal to become a neutral country but retain its own army “can be seen as a compromise.” Ukraine’s President Zelensky said Russia’s bargaining stance was “more realistic,” and Russia’s Foreign Minister SergeÄ Viklov […]
Continuing the crisis in Ukraine, tomorrow the ECB Board of Directors
The situation surrounding the Ukrainian War remains confusing. Ukrainian President Zelensky gave an online speech at the British Parliament yesterday. Recognizing the speech of then-Prime Minister Churchill during World War II, he showed a strong stance that he would never surrender and never defeat. He urged further strengthening of sanctions against Russia. Among them, in […]
According to media reports that citizens are evacuating due to the humanitarian corridor, leaning toward risk appetite.
According to an official of the Ukrainian Presidential Office, there is information that the evacuation of citizens from Sumi in northeastern Ukraine and Irpin near Kyiv is in progress. There were some skeptical views about the implementation of the humanitarian corridor, but it seems that it is being implemented for the time being. Euro buying […]
The beginning of the week begins with a sharp rise in crude oil and a fall in stock prices due to the deterioration of the situation in Ukraine.
This week also started with market development in view of the situation in Ukraine. The third ceasefire talks between Ukraine and Russia are set to take place today. However, the promise to secure evacuation routes for civilians agreed in the second round of talks has not yet been fulfilled. President Putin’s hard-line stance has not […]
It is still unclear whether talks between Russia and Ukraine will resume tonight.
The Russian Presidential Administration (Kremlin) has stated that Russia is ready to resume talks with Ukraine tonight, and it is unclear if the Ukrainian side is ready for new talks. It seems uncertain whether talks will resume tonight. Attacks on Russian cities on the Russian side continue, and it is difficult for Ukraine to come […]