China Encourages FX Trading Reduction to Bolster Weakening Yuan
China Encourages FX Trading Reduction to Bolster Weakening Yuan China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), has reportedly instructed several brokerage firms to reduce their proprietary trading in the foreign exchange market, signaling the authorities’ efforts to stabilize the weakening yuan. This move comes as the yuan faced significant pressure, having reached a 16-year low against the US dollar. Sources familiar with the matter revealed that the PBOC issued the directive earlier this […]
USD Index Corrects Lower to 105.30, Awaits Data
USD Index Corrects Lower to 105.30, Awaits Data The USD Index (DXY), measuring the greenback against its major counterparts, experiences a slight retreat, trading around the 105.30 level at the week’s end. This decline comes after three consecutive daily gains that followed Thursday’s peak in the 105.40/45 range. The subdued risk appetite across global markets puts pressure on the US dollar. European markets open with caution, still digesting the outcomes of the recent ECB meeting. […]
GBP/USD Shows Modest Recovery Around 1.2420-25, But Uncertainty Lingers
GBP/USD Shows Modest Recovery Around 1.2420-25, But Uncertainty Lingers The GBP/USD currency pair has displayed resilience, maintaining a foothold below the critical 1.2400 level for the second consecutive day. During the Asian session on Friday, it garnered some buying interest after having recently plumbed a three-month low. As of the moment, it hovers around the 1.2420-1.2425 region, reflecting a modest 0.10% uptick for the day. Despite this slight recovery, a robust bounce back still appears […]