Wheat jumps 7% as Russia exits a grain export deal with Ukraine

Even though Wheat prices are trading at almost $5/bushel, or 35% lower than an all-time high of $13,60/bushel hit on March 08, 2022, a few days after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, however, it supports the pressure on the global food inflation and is deteriorating the food shortages in developing countries such as Yemen, Ethiopia, and Somalia, where a large percentage of the population is on the brink of starvation.

Even though Wheat prices are trading at almost $5/bushel, or 35% lower than an all-time high of $13,60/bushel hit on March 08, 2022, a few days after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, however, it supports the pressure on the global food inflation and is deteriorating the food shortages in developing countries such as Yemen, Ethiopia, and Somalia, where a large percentage of the population is on the brink of starvation.

Wheat futures, 1-hour chart

Even though Wheat prices are trading at almost $5/bushel, or 35% lower than an all-time high of $13,60/bushel hit on March 08, 2022, a few days after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, however, it supports the pressure on the global food inflation and is deteriorating the food shortages in developing countries such as Yemen, Ethiopia, and Somalia, where a large percentage of the population is on the brink of starvation.

Wheat futures, 1-hour chart

Even though Wheat prices are trading at almost $5/bushel, or 35% lower than an all-time high of $13,60/bushel hit on March 08, 2022, a few days after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, however, it supports the pressure on the global food inflation and is deteriorating the food shortages in developing countries such as Yemen, Ethiopia, and Somalia, where a large percentage of the population is on the brink of starvation.

Wheat futures, 1-hour chart

Even though Wheat prices are trading at almost $5/bushel, or 35% lower than an all-time high of $13,60/bushel hit on March 08, 2022, a few days after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, however, it supports the pressure on the global food inflation and is deteriorating the food shortages in developing countries such as Yemen, Ethiopia, and Somalia, where a large percentage of the population is on the brink of starvation.

Following the Russian pullback from the deal, Wheat futures hit a fresh two-week high of $8,85 a bushel, or up 7%, on Monday’s early trading session, Corn rose nearly 3% to $7,05 a bushel, while Soybeans added 1% to $14,10 a bushel, as the escalating geopolitical developments on the Black Sea and the weaponization of food by Russia add a “fear premium” on the prices.

Wheat futures, 1-hour chart

Even though Wheat prices are trading at almost $5/bushel, or 35% lower than an all-time high of $13,60/bushel hit on March 08, 2022, a few days after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, however, it supports the pressure on the global food inflation and is deteriorating the food shortages in developing countries such as Yemen, Ethiopia, and Somalia, where a large percentage of the population is on the brink of starvation.

Following the Russian pullback from the deal, Wheat futures hit a fresh two-week high of $8,85 a bushel, or up 7%, on Monday’s early trading session, Corn rose nearly 3% to $7,05 a bushel, while Soybeans added 1% to $14,10 a bushel, as the escalating geopolitical developments on the Black Sea and the weaponization of food by Russia add a “fear premium” on the prices.

Wheat futures, 1-hour chart

Even though Wheat prices are trading at almost $5/bushel, or 35% lower than an all-time high of $13,60/bushel hit on March 08, 2022, a few days after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, however, it supports the pressure on the global food inflation and is deteriorating the food shortages in developing countries such as Yemen, Ethiopia, and Somalia, where a large percentage of the population is on the brink of starvation.

Market reaction:

Following the Russian pullback from the deal, Wheat futures hit a fresh two-week high of $8,85 a bushel, or up 7%, on Monday’s early trading session, Corn rose nearly 3% to $7,05 a bushel, while Soybeans added 1% to $14,10 a bushel, as the escalating geopolitical developments on the Black Sea and the weaponization of food by Russia add a “fear premium” on the prices.

Wheat futures, 1-hour chart

Even though Wheat prices are trading at almost $5/bushel, or 35% lower than an all-time high of $13,60/bushel hit on March 08, 2022, a few days after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, however, it supports the pressure on the global food inflation and is deteriorating the food shortages in developing countries such as Yemen, Ethiopia, and Somalia, where a large percentage of the population is on the brink of starvation.

Market reaction:

Following the Russian pullback from the deal, Wheat futures hit a fresh two-week high of $8,85 a bushel, or up 7%, on Monday’s early trading session, Corn rose nearly 3% to $7,05 a bushel, while Soybeans added 1% to $14,10 a bushel, as the escalating geopolitical developments on the Black Sea and the weaponization of food by Russia add a “fear premium” on the prices.

Wheat futures, 1-hour chart

Even though Wheat prices are trading at almost $5/bushel, or 35% lower than an all-time high of $13,60/bushel hit on March 08, 2022, a few days after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, however, it supports the pressure on the global food inflation and is deteriorating the food shortages in developing countries such as Yemen, Ethiopia, and Somalia, where a large percentage of the population is on the brink of starvation.

Ukraine and Russia are among the world’s largest suppliers of grains (together represent 25% of global grain exports), such as wheat, corn, barley, rapeseed, soybeans, sunflower oil, and others.

Market reaction:

Following the Russian pullback from the deal, Wheat futures hit a fresh two-week high of $8,85 a bushel, or up 7%, on Monday’s early trading session, Corn rose nearly 3% to $7,05 a bushel, while Soybeans added 1% to $14,10 a bushel, as the escalating geopolitical developments on the Black Sea and the weaponization of food by Russia add a “fear premium” on the prices.

Wheat futures, 1-hour chart

Even though Wheat prices are trading at almost $5/bushel, or 35% lower than an all-time high of $13,60/bushel hit on March 08, 2022, a few days after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, however, it supports the pressure on the global food inflation and is deteriorating the food shortages in developing countries such as Yemen, Ethiopia, and Somalia, where a large percentage of the population is on the brink of starvation.

Ukraine and Russia are among the world’s largest suppliers of grains (together represent 25% of global grain exports), such as wheat, corn, barley, rapeseed, soybeans, sunflower oil, and others.

Market reaction:

Following the Russian pullback from the deal, Wheat futures hit a fresh two-week high of $8,85 a bushel, or up 7%, on Monday’s early trading session, Corn rose nearly 3% to $7,05 a bushel, while Soybeans added 1% to $14,10 a bushel, as the escalating geopolitical developments on the Black Sea and the weaponization of food by Russia add a “fear premium” on the prices.

Wheat futures, 1-hour chart

Even though Wheat prices are trading at almost $5/bushel, or 35% lower than an all-time high of $13,60/bushel hit on March 08, 2022, a few days after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, however, it supports the pressure on the global food inflation and is deteriorating the food shortages in developing countries such as Yemen, Ethiopia, and Somalia, where a large percentage of the population is on the brink of starvation.

U.N., Turkey, Russia, and Ukraine achieved the JCC (Joint Coordination Centre) deal last July (expiring Nov.19) to guarantee military safety movements of ships in the Ukrainian Black Sea ports (Odesa and other smaller ports)-a grain corridor- and inspects the commercial vessels exporting Ukrainian agricultural products to world markets, that intended to ease a global food crisis.

Ukraine and Russia are among the world’s largest suppliers of grains (together represent 25% of global grain exports), such as wheat, corn, barley, rapeseed, soybeans, sunflower oil, and others.

Market reaction:

Following the Russian pullback from the deal, Wheat futures hit a fresh two-week high of $8,85 a bushel, or up 7%, on Monday’s early trading session, Corn rose nearly 3% to $7,05 a bushel, while Soybeans added 1% to $14,10 a bushel, as the escalating geopolitical developments on the Black Sea and the weaponization of food by Russia add a “fear premium” on the prices.

Wheat futures, 1-hour chart

Even though Wheat prices are trading at almost $5/bushel, or 35% lower than an all-time high of $13,60/bushel hit on March 08, 2022, a few days after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, however, it supports the pressure on the global food inflation and is deteriorating the food shortages in developing countries such as Yemen, Ethiopia, and Somalia, where a large percentage of the population is on the brink of starvation.

U.N., Turkey, Russia, and Ukraine achieved the JCC (Joint Coordination Centre) deal last July (expiring Nov.19) to guarantee military safety movements of ships in the Ukrainian Black Sea ports (Odesa and other smaller ports)-a grain corridor- and inspects the commercial vessels exporting Ukrainian agricultural products to world markets, that intended to ease a global food crisis.

Ukraine and Russia are among the world’s largest suppliers of grains (together represent 25% of global grain exports), such as wheat, corn, barley, rapeseed, soybeans, sunflower oil, and others.

Market reaction:

Following the Russian pullback from the deal, Wheat futures hit a fresh two-week high of $8,85 a bushel, or up 7%, on Monday’s early trading session, Corn rose nearly 3% to $7,05 a bushel, while Soybeans added 1% to $14,10 a bushel, as the escalating geopolitical developments on the Black Sea and the weaponization of food by Russia add a “fear premium” on the prices.

Wheat futures, 1-hour chart

Even though Wheat prices are trading at almost $5/bushel, or 35% lower than an all-time high of $13,60/bushel hit on March 08, 2022, a few days after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, however, it supports the pressure on the global food inflation and is deteriorating the food shortages in developing countries such as Yemen, Ethiopia, and Somalia, where a large percentage of the population is on the brink of starvation.

On Saturday, Russia announced the suspension of its participation in a U.N-backed Black Sea grain deal allowing the safe transit of exports of Ukrainian grain from Black Sea ports, in response to a Ukrainian drone attack on its naval vessels in Sevastopol’s port, in Russia-annexed Crimea.

U.N., Turkey, Russia, and Ukraine achieved the JCC (Joint Coordination Centre) deal last July (expiring Nov.19) to guarantee military safety movements of ships in the Ukrainian Black Sea ports (Odesa and other smaller ports)-a grain corridor- and inspects the commercial vessels exporting Ukrainian agricultural products to world markets, that intended to ease a global food crisis.

Ukraine and Russia are among the world’s largest suppliers of grains (together represent 25% of global grain exports), such as wheat, corn, barley, rapeseed, soybeans, sunflower oil, and others.

Market reaction:

Following the Russian pullback from the deal, Wheat futures hit a fresh two-week high of $8,85 a bushel, or up 7%, on Monday’s early trading session, Corn rose nearly 3% to $7,05 a bushel, while Soybeans added 1% to $14,10 a bushel, as the escalating geopolitical developments on the Black Sea and the weaponization of food by Russia add a “fear premium” on the prices.

Wheat futures, 1-hour chart

Even though Wheat prices are trading at almost $5/bushel, or 35% lower than an all-time high of $13,60/bushel hit on March 08, 2022, a few days after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, however, it supports the pressure on the global food inflation and is deteriorating the food shortages in developing countries such as Yemen, Ethiopia, and Somalia, where a large percentage of the population is on the brink of starvation.

On Saturday, Russia announced the suspension of its participation in a U.N-backed Black Sea grain deal allowing the safe transit of exports of Ukrainian grain from Black Sea ports, in response to a Ukrainian drone attack on its naval vessels in Sevastopol’s port, in Russia-annexed Crimea.

U.N., Turkey, Russia, and Ukraine achieved the JCC (Joint Coordination Centre) deal last July (expiring Nov.19) to guarantee military safety movements of ships in the Ukrainian Black Sea ports (Odesa and other smaller ports)-a grain corridor- and inspects the commercial vessels exporting Ukrainian agricultural products to world markets, that intended to ease a global food crisis.

Ukraine and Russia are among the world’s largest suppliers of grains (together represent 25% of global grain exports), such as wheat, corn, barley, rapeseed, soybeans, sunflower oil, and others.

Market reaction:

Following the Russian pullback from the deal, Wheat futures hit a fresh two-week high of $8,85 a bushel, or up 7%, on Monday’s early trading session, Corn rose nearly 3% to $7,05 a bushel, while Soybeans added 1% to $14,10 a bushel, as the escalating geopolitical developments on the Black Sea and the weaponization of food by Russia add a “fear premium” on the prices.

Wheat futures, 1-hour chart

Even though Wheat prices are trading at almost $5/bushel, or 35% lower than an all-time high of $13,60/bushel hit on March 08, 2022, a few days after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, however, it supports the pressure on the global food inflation and is deteriorating the food shortages in developing countries such as Yemen, Ethiopia, and Somalia, where a large percentage of the population is on the brink of starvation.

The new trading week started with a rally on grains across the agricultural board, with Wheat futures jumping nearly 7% as investors revived concerns over tighter global grain supplies after Russia’s exit from a Black Sea export agreement during the weekend after Crimean strikes.

On Saturday, Russia announced the suspension of its participation in a U.N-backed Black Sea grain deal allowing the safe transit of exports of Ukrainian grain from Black Sea ports, in response to a Ukrainian drone attack on its naval vessels in Sevastopol’s port, in Russia-annexed Crimea.

U.N., Turkey, Russia, and Ukraine achieved the JCC (Joint Coordination Centre) deal last July (expiring Nov.19) to guarantee military safety movements of ships in the Ukrainian Black Sea ports (Odesa and other smaller ports)-a grain corridor- and inspects the commercial vessels exporting Ukrainian agricultural products to world markets, that intended to ease a global food crisis.

Ukraine and Russia are among the world’s largest suppliers of grains (together represent 25% of global grain exports), such as wheat, corn, barley, rapeseed, soybeans, sunflower oil, and others.

Market reaction:

Following the Russian pullback from the deal, Wheat futures hit a fresh two-week high of $8,85 a bushel, or up 7%, on Monday’s early trading session, Corn rose nearly 3% to $7,05 a bushel, while Soybeans added 1% to $14,10 a bushel, as the escalating geopolitical developments on the Black Sea and the weaponization of food by Russia add a “fear premium” on the prices.

Wheat futures, 1-hour chart

Even though Wheat prices are trading at almost $5/bushel, or 35% lower than an all-time high of $13,60/bushel hit on March 08, 2022, a few days after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, however, it supports the pressure on the global food inflation and is deteriorating the food shortages in developing countries such as Yemen, Ethiopia, and Somalia, where a large percentage of the population is on the brink of starvation.

EURUSD breaks above $1 parity on a weaker dollar and ahead of ECB hike

The improved risk sentiment and the softening dollar and bond yields have also triggered a mini rally in the cryptocurrency sector, with Bitcoin adding 4% to $20,700, Ethereum jumping 6% to $1,550, Solana to $32, while Mana bounced to $0,65.

The improved risk sentiment and the softening dollar and bond yields have also triggered a mini rally in the cryptocurrency sector, with Bitcoin adding 4% to $20,700, Ethereum jumping 6% to $1,550, Solana to $32, while Mana bounced to $0,65.

With a weakening dollar and yields, things have been changing quickly across the forex board, with EUR/USD moving up to 1.005 this morning for the first time in five weeks, GBP/USD is up over 100 pips on the day so far pushing above $1.16 resistance level for the first time since mid-September, USD/JPY fell as low as ¥146, while the antipodean Australian and New Zealand dollar climbed to near $0,65 and $0,582 respectively.

The improved risk sentiment and the softening dollar and bond yields have also triggered a mini rally in the cryptocurrency sector, with Bitcoin adding 4% to $20,700, Ethereum jumping 6% to $1,550, Solana to $32, while Mana bounced to $0,65.

With a weakening dollar and yields, things have been changing quickly across the forex board, with EUR/USD moving up to 1.005 this morning for the first time in five weeks, GBP/USD is up over 100 pips on the day so far pushing above $1.16 resistance level for the first time since mid-September, USD/JPY fell as low as ¥146, while the antipodean Australian and New Zealand dollar climbed to near $0,65 and $0,582 respectively.

The improved risk sentiment and the softening dollar and bond yields have also triggered a mini rally in the cryptocurrency sector, with Bitcoin adding 4% to $20,700, Ethereum jumping 6% to $1,550, Solana to $32, while Mana bounced to $0,65.

EUR/USD pair, 2-hour chart

With a weakening dollar and yields, things have been changing quickly across the forex board, with EUR/USD moving up to 1.005 this morning for the first time in five weeks, GBP/USD is up over 100 pips on the day so far pushing above $1.16 resistance level for the first time since mid-September, USD/JPY fell as low as ¥146, while the antipodean Australian and New Zealand dollar climbed to near $0,65 and $0,582 respectively.

The improved risk sentiment and the softening dollar and bond yields have also triggered a mini rally in the cryptocurrency sector, with Bitcoin adding 4% to $20,700, Ethereum jumping 6% to $1,550, Solana to $32, while Mana bounced to $0,65.

EUR/USD pair, 2-hour chart

With a weakening dollar and yields, things have been changing quickly across the forex board, with EUR/USD moving up to 1.005 this morning for the first time in five weeks, GBP/USD is up over 100 pips on the day so far pushing above $1.16 resistance level for the first time since mid-September, USD/JPY fell as low as ¥146, while the antipodean Australian and New Zealand dollar climbed to near $0,65 and $0,582 respectively.

The improved risk sentiment and the softening dollar and bond yields have also triggered a mini rally in the cryptocurrency sector, with Bitcoin adding 4% to $20,700, Ethereum jumping 6% to $1,550, Solana to $32, while Mana bounced to $0,65.

EUR/USD pair, 2-hour chart

With a weakening dollar and yields, things have been changing quickly across the forex board, with EUR/USD moving up to 1.005 this morning for the first time in five weeks, GBP/USD is up over 100 pips on the day so far pushing above $1.16 resistance level for the first time since mid-September, USD/JPY fell as low as ¥146, while the antipodean Australian and New Zealand dollar climbed to near $0,65 and $0,582 respectively.

The improved risk sentiment and the softening dollar and bond yields have also triggered a mini rally in the cryptocurrency sector, with Bitcoin adding 4% to $20,700, Ethereum jumping 6% to $1,550, Solana to $32, while Mana bounced to $0,65.

As a result of the falling bond yields, the DXY-dollar index which tracks the greenback against six major peers has retreated from the late-September multi-decade high of 115 mark to today’s three-week low of 110, triggering a solid bounce in major currencies including the beaten-down Euro, Sterling, Yen and risk-sensitive Australian and New Zealand dollars.

EUR/USD pair, 2-hour chart

With a weakening dollar and yields, things have been changing quickly across the forex board, with EUR/USD moving up to 1.005 this morning for the first time in five weeks, GBP/USD is up over 100 pips on the day so far pushing above $1.16 resistance level for the first time since mid-September, USD/JPY fell as low as ¥146, while the antipodean Australian and New Zealand dollar climbed to near $0,65 and $0,582 respectively.

The improved risk sentiment and the softening dollar and bond yields have also triggered a mini rally in the cryptocurrency sector, with Bitcoin adding 4% to $20,700, Ethereum jumping 6% to $1,550, Solana to $32, while Mana bounced to $0,65.

As a result of the falling bond yields, the DXY-dollar index which tracks the greenback against six major peers has retreated from the late-September multi-decade high of 115 mark to today’s three-week low of 110, triggering a solid bounce in major currencies including the beaten-down Euro, Sterling, Yen and risk-sensitive Australian and New Zealand dollars.

EUR/USD pair, 2-hour chart

With a weakening dollar and yields, things have been changing quickly across the forex board, with EUR/USD moving up to 1.005 this morning for the first time in five weeks, GBP/USD is up over 100 pips on the day so far pushing above $1.16 resistance level for the first time since mid-September, USD/JPY fell as low as ¥146, while the antipodean Australian and New Zealand dollar climbed to near $0,65 and $0,582 respectively.

The improved risk sentiment and the softening dollar and bond yields have also triggered a mini rally in the cryptocurrency sector, with Bitcoin adding 4% to $20,700, Ethereum jumping 6% to $1,550, Solana to $32, while Mana bounced to $0,65.

Given the speculation that the weaker U.S. data may slow the pace of Fed rate hikes, the U.S. 10-year Treasury yields continued their descent from last week’s multi-year highs at 4.335%, sliding to 4.03% this morning, while the 2-year bond yield was last down to 4,44%, coming off the 14-year high of 4,67% last week.

As a result of the falling bond yields, the DXY-dollar index which tracks the greenback against six major peers has retreated from the late-September multi-decade high of 115 mark to today’s three-week low of 110, triggering a solid bounce in major currencies including the beaten-down Euro, Sterling, Yen and risk-sensitive Australian and New Zealand dollars.

EUR/USD pair, 2-hour chart

With a weakening dollar and yields, things have been changing quickly across the forex board, with EUR/USD moving up to 1.005 this morning for the first time in five weeks, GBP/USD is up over 100 pips on the day so far pushing above $1.16 resistance level for the first time since mid-September, USD/JPY fell as low as ¥146, while the antipodean Australian and New Zealand dollar climbed to near $0,65 and $0,582 respectively.

The improved risk sentiment and the softening dollar and bond yields have also triggered a mini rally in the cryptocurrency sector, with Bitcoin adding 4% to $20,700, Ethereum jumping 6% to $1,550, Solana to $32, while Mana bounced to $0,65.

Given the speculation that the weaker U.S. data may slow the pace of Fed rate hikes, the U.S. 10-year Treasury yields continued their descent from last week’s multi-year highs at 4.335%, sliding to 4.03% this morning, while the 2-year bond yield was last down to 4,44%, coming off the 14-year high of 4,67% last week.

As a result of the falling bond yields, the DXY-dollar index which tracks the greenback against six major peers has retreated from the late-September multi-decade high of 115 mark to today’s three-week low of 110, triggering a solid bounce in major currencies including the beaten-down Euro, Sterling, Yen and risk-sensitive Australian and New Zealand dollars.

EUR/USD pair, 2-hour chart

With a weakening dollar and yields, things have been changing quickly across the forex board, with EUR/USD moving up to 1.005 this morning for the first time in five weeks, GBP/USD is up over 100 pips on the day so far pushing above $1.16 resistance level for the first time since mid-September, USD/JPY fell as low as ¥146, while the antipodean Australian and New Zealand dollar climbed to near $0,65 and $0,582 respectively.

The improved risk sentiment and the softening dollar and bond yields have also triggered a mini rally in the cryptocurrency sector, with Bitcoin adding 4% to $20,700, Ethereum jumping 6% to $1,550, Solana to $32, while Mana bounced to $0,65.

Market participants hope that the Federal Reserve would slow the pace of interest-rate increases following some dovish Fed talks last Friday, predicting another 75 bps increase next Wednesday, but the view is growing for a slowing to 50 bps in December, and even 25 bps in January and February 2023.

Given the speculation that the weaker U.S. data may slow the pace of Fed rate hikes, the U.S. 10-year Treasury yields continued their descent from last week’s multi-year highs at 4.335%, sliding to 4.03% this morning, while the 2-year bond yield was last down to 4,44%, coming off the 14-year high of 4,67% last week.

As a result of the falling bond yields, the DXY-dollar index which tracks the greenback against six major peers has retreated from the late-September multi-decade high of 115 mark to today’s three-week low of 110, triggering a solid bounce in major currencies including the beaten-down Euro, Sterling, Yen and risk-sensitive Australian and New Zealand dollars.

EUR/USD pair, 2-hour chart

With a weakening dollar and yields, things have been changing quickly across the forex board, with EUR/USD moving up to 1.005 this morning for the first time in five weeks, GBP/USD is up over 100 pips on the day so far pushing above $1.16 resistance level for the first time since mid-September, USD/JPY fell as low as ¥146, while the antipodean Australian and New Zealand dollar climbed to near $0,65 and $0,582 respectively.

The improved risk sentiment and the softening dollar and bond yields have also triggered a mini rally in the cryptocurrency sector, with Bitcoin adding 4% to $20,700, Ethereum jumping 6% to $1,550, Solana to $32, while Mana bounced to $0,65.

Market participants hope that the Federal Reserve would slow the pace of interest-rate increases following some dovish Fed talks last Friday, predicting another 75 bps increase next Wednesday, but the view is growing for a slowing to 50 bps in December, and even 25 bps in January and February 2023.

Given the speculation that the weaker U.S. data may slow the pace of Fed rate hikes, the U.S. 10-year Treasury yields continued their descent from last week’s multi-year highs at 4.335%, sliding to 4.03% this morning, while the 2-year bond yield was last down to 4,44%, coming off the 14-year high of 4,67% last week.

As a result of the falling bond yields, the DXY-dollar index which tracks the greenback against six major peers has retreated from the late-September multi-decade high of 115 mark to today’s three-week low of 110, triggering a solid bounce in major currencies including the beaten-down Euro, Sterling, Yen and risk-sensitive Australian and New Zealand dollars.

EUR/USD pair, 2-hour chart

With a weakening dollar and yields, things have been changing quickly across the forex board, with EUR/USD moving up to 1.005 this morning for the first time in five weeks, GBP/USD is up over 100 pips on the day so far pushing above $1.16 resistance level for the first time since mid-September, USD/JPY fell as low as ¥146, while the antipodean Australian and New Zealand dollar climbed to near $0,65 and $0,582 respectively.

The improved risk sentiment and the softening dollar and bond yields have also triggered a mini rally in the cryptocurrency sector, with Bitcoin adding 4% to $20,700, Ethereum jumping 6% to $1,550, Solana to $32, while Mana bounced to $0,65.

The bullish sentiment for the dollar has reversed in the last few trading sessions as investors believe that the recent signs of economic and manufacturing weakness in the world’s biggest economy, should increase the speculation for a less hawkish Federal Reserve, sending the greenback tumbling.

Market participants hope that the Federal Reserve would slow the pace of interest-rate increases following some dovish Fed talks last Friday, predicting another 75 bps increase next Wednesday, but the view is growing for a slowing to 50 bps in December, and even 25 bps in January and February 2023.

Given the speculation that the weaker U.S. data may slow the pace of Fed rate hikes, the U.S. 10-year Treasury yields continued their descent from last week’s multi-year highs at 4.335%, sliding to 4.03% this morning, while the 2-year bond yield was last down to 4,44%, coming off the 14-year high of 4,67% last week.

As a result of the falling bond yields, the DXY-dollar index which tracks the greenback against six major peers has retreated from the late-September multi-decade high of 115 mark to today’s three-week low of 110, triggering a solid bounce in major currencies including the beaten-down Euro, Sterling, Yen and risk-sensitive Australian and New Zealand dollars.

EUR/USD pair, 2-hour chart

With a weakening dollar and yields, things have been changing quickly across the forex board, with EUR/USD moving up to 1.005 this morning for the first time in five weeks, GBP/USD is up over 100 pips on the day so far pushing above $1.16 resistance level for the first time since mid-September, USD/JPY fell as low as ¥146, while the antipodean Australian and New Zealand dollar climbed to near $0,65 and $0,582 respectively.

The improved risk sentiment and the softening dollar and bond yields have also triggered a mini rally in the cryptocurrency sector, with Bitcoin adding 4% to $20,700, Ethereum jumping 6% to $1,550, Solana to $32, while Mana bounced to $0,65.

The bullish sentiment for the dollar has reversed in the last few trading sessions as investors believe that the recent signs of economic and manufacturing weakness in the world’s biggest economy, should increase the speculation for a less hawkish Federal Reserve, sending the greenback tumbling.

Market participants hope that the Federal Reserve would slow the pace of interest-rate increases following some dovish Fed talks last Friday, predicting another 75 bps increase next Wednesday, but the view is growing for a slowing to 50 bps in December, and even 25 bps in January and February 2023.

Given the speculation that the weaker U.S. data may slow the pace of Fed rate hikes, the U.S. 10-year Treasury yields continued their descent from last week’s multi-year highs at 4.335%, sliding to 4.03% this morning, while the 2-year bond yield was last down to 4,44%, coming off the 14-year high of 4,67% last week.

As a result of the falling bond yields, the DXY-dollar index which tracks the greenback against six major peers has retreated from the late-September multi-decade high of 115 mark to today’s three-week low of 110, triggering a solid bounce in major currencies including the beaten-down Euro, Sterling, Yen and risk-sensitive Australian and New Zealand dollars.

EUR/USD pair, 2-hour chart

With a weakening dollar and yields, things have been changing quickly across the forex board, with EUR/USD moving up to 1.005 this morning for the first time in five weeks, GBP/USD is up over 100 pips on the day so far pushing above $1.16 resistance level for the first time since mid-September, USD/JPY fell as low as ¥146, while the antipodean Australian and New Zealand dollar climbed to near $0,65 and $0,582 respectively.

The improved risk sentiment and the softening dollar and bond yields have also triggered a mini rally in the cryptocurrency sector, with Bitcoin adding 4% to $20,700, Ethereum jumping 6% to $1,550, Solana to $32, while Mana bounced to $0,65.

The EUR/USD pair managed to climb back above the $1 parity level on Wednesday morning for the first time since September 20, 2022, driven by the weakness of dollar and bond yields coupled with the widely expected 75bps rate hike by the European Central Bank on Thursday to curb inflation.

The bullish sentiment for the dollar has reversed in the last few trading sessions as investors believe that the recent signs of economic and manufacturing weakness in the world’s biggest economy, should increase the speculation for a less hawkish Federal Reserve, sending the greenback tumbling.

Market participants hope that the Federal Reserve would slow the pace of interest-rate increases following some dovish Fed talks last Friday, predicting another 75 bps increase next Wednesday, but the view is growing for a slowing to 50 bps in December, and even 25 bps in January and February 2023.

Given the speculation that the weaker U.S. data may slow the pace of Fed rate hikes, the U.S. 10-year Treasury yields continued their descent from last week’s multi-year highs at 4.335%, sliding to 4.03% this morning, while the 2-year bond yield was last down to 4,44%, coming off the 14-year high of 4,67% last week.

As a result of the falling bond yields, the DXY-dollar index which tracks the greenback against six major peers has retreated from the late-September multi-decade high of 115 mark to today’s three-week low of 110, triggering a solid bounce in major currencies including the beaten-down Euro, Sterling, Yen and risk-sensitive Australian and New Zealand dollars.

EUR/USD pair, 2-hour chart

With a weakening dollar and yields, things have been changing quickly across the forex board, with EUR/USD moving up to 1.005 this morning for the first time in five weeks, GBP/USD is up over 100 pips on the day so far pushing above $1.16 resistance level for the first time since mid-September, USD/JPY fell as low as ¥146, while the antipodean Australian and New Zealand dollar climbed to near $0,65 and $0,582 respectively.

The improved risk sentiment and the softening dollar and bond yields have also triggered a mini rally in the cryptocurrency sector, with Bitcoin adding 4% to $20,700, Ethereum jumping 6% to $1,550, Solana to $32, while Mana bounced to $0,65.

Wall Street extends gains on Fed’s rate outlook and ahead of tech earnings

The gloomy outlook has triggered a selloff in the growth-sensitive tech sector, with tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite retreating from early 2022 highs of 16,800 points to the intraday lows of 10,500 hit in mid-October, or down approximately 35%.

The gloomy outlook has triggered a selloff in the growth-sensitive tech sector, with tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite retreating from early 2022 highs of 16,800 points to the intraday lows of 10,500 hit in mid-October, or down approximately 35%.

Market participants have cut their earnings estimates for many tech companies over the last months since their oversized debt is vulnerable to higher dollar and interest rates, coupled with expectations for a lower consumer demand growth amid a potential recession, and the damage of the 40-year record-high inflation on the consumer confidence.

The gloomy outlook has triggered a selloff in the growth-sensitive tech sector, with tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite retreating from early 2022 highs of 16,800 points to the intraday lows of 10,500 hit in mid-October, or down approximately 35%.

Market participants have cut their earnings estimates for many tech companies over the last months since their oversized debt is vulnerable to higher dollar and interest rates, coupled with expectations for a lower consumer demand growth amid a potential recession, and the damage of the 40-year record-high inflation on the consumer confidence.

The gloomy outlook has triggered a selloff in the growth-sensitive tech sector, with tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite retreating from early 2022 highs of 16,800 points to the intraday lows of 10,500 hit in mid-October, or down approximately 35%.

Tech investors will keep an eye on the coming Q3 big technology earnings this week, starting today with earnings reports from Alphabet and Microsoft, followed by Meta Platforms on Wednesday, and Apple and Amazon on Thursday, which might be a turning point for the sector and market in case of robust or better-than-expected earnings.

Market participants have cut their earnings estimates for many tech companies over the last months since their oversized debt is vulnerable to higher dollar and interest rates, coupled with expectations for a lower consumer demand growth amid a potential recession, and the damage of the 40-year record-high inflation on the consumer confidence.

The gloomy outlook has triggered a selloff in the growth-sensitive tech sector, with tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite retreating from early 2022 highs of 16,800 points to the intraday lows of 10,500 hit in mid-October, or down approximately 35%.

Tech investors will keep an eye on the coming Q3 big technology earnings this week, starting today with earnings reports from Alphabet and Microsoft, followed by Meta Platforms on Wednesday, and Apple and Amazon on Thursday, which might be a turning point for the sector and market in case of robust or better-than-expected earnings.

Market participants have cut their earnings estimates for many tech companies over the last months since their oversized debt is vulnerable to higher dollar and interest rates, coupled with expectations for a lower consumer demand growth amid a potential recession, and the damage of the 40-year record-high inflation on the consumer confidence.

The gloomy outlook has triggered a selloff in the growth-sensitive tech sector, with tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite retreating from early 2022 highs of 16,800 points to the intraday lows of 10,500 hit in mid-October, or down approximately 35%.

Big technology earnings week:

Tech investors will keep an eye on the coming Q3 big technology earnings this week, starting today with earnings reports from Alphabet and Microsoft, followed by Meta Platforms on Wednesday, and Apple and Amazon on Thursday, which might be a turning point for the sector and market in case of robust or better-than-expected earnings.

Market participants have cut their earnings estimates for many tech companies over the last months since their oversized debt is vulnerable to higher dollar and interest rates, coupled with expectations for a lower consumer demand growth amid a potential recession, and the damage of the 40-year record-high inflation on the consumer confidence.

The gloomy outlook has triggered a selloff in the growth-sensitive tech sector, with tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite retreating from early 2022 highs of 16,800 points to the intraday lows of 10,500 hit in mid-October, or down approximately 35%.

Big technology earnings week:

Tech investors will keep an eye on the coming Q3 big technology earnings this week, starting today with earnings reports from Alphabet and Microsoft, followed by Meta Platforms on Wednesday, and Apple and Amazon on Thursday, which might be a turning point for the sector and market in case of robust or better-than-expected earnings.

Market participants have cut their earnings estimates for many tech companies over the last months since their oversized debt is vulnerable to higher dollar and interest rates, coupled with expectations for a lower consumer demand growth amid a potential recession, and the damage of the 40-year record-high inflation on the consumer confidence.

The gloomy outlook has triggered a selloff in the growth-sensitive tech sector, with tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite retreating from early 2022 highs of 16,800 points to the intraday lows of 10,500 hit in mid-October, or down approximately 35%.

The retreating dollar and yields (on weaker U.S. macroeconomic data) this week also helped support the two-day rally on the risky assets. The DXY- dollar index, which measures the currency against six major peers, fell as low as 111,50 on Monday, the weakest level since Oct. 6, while the 10-year Treasury yield dropped to near 4,15%, below the multi-year peak of 4,33% hit intraday on last Friday.

Big technology earnings week:

Tech investors will keep an eye on the coming Q3 big technology earnings this week, starting today with earnings reports from Alphabet and Microsoft, followed by Meta Platforms on Wednesday, and Apple and Amazon on Thursday, which might be a turning point for the sector and market in case of robust or better-than-expected earnings.

Market participants have cut their earnings estimates for many tech companies over the last months since their oversized debt is vulnerable to higher dollar and interest rates, coupled with expectations for a lower consumer demand growth amid a potential recession, and the damage of the 40-year record-high inflation on the consumer confidence.

The gloomy outlook has triggered a selloff in the growth-sensitive tech sector, with tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite retreating from early 2022 highs of 16,800 points to the intraday lows of 10,500 hit in mid-October, or down approximately 35%.

The retreating dollar and yields (on weaker U.S. macroeconomic data) this week also helped support the two-day rally on the risky assets. The DXY- dollar index, which measures the currency against six major peers, fell as low as 111,50 on Monday, the weakest level since Oct. 6, while the 10-year Treasury yield dropped to near 4,15%, below the multi-year peak of 4,33% hit intraday on last Friday.

Big technology earnings week:

Tech investors will keep an eye on the coming Q3 big technology earnings this week, starting today with earnings reports from Alphabet and Microsoft, followed by Meta Platforms on Wednesday, and Apple and Amazon on Thursday, which might be a turning point for the sector and market in case of robust or better-than-expected earnings.

Market participants have cut their earnings estimates for many tech companies over the last months since their oversized debt is vulnerable to higher dollar and interest rates, coupled with expectations for a lower consumer demand growth amid a potential recession, and the damage of the 40-year record-high inflation on the consumer confidence.

The gloomy outlook has triggered a selloff in the growth-sensitive tech sector, with tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite retreating from early 2022 highs of 16,800 points to the intraday lows of 10,500 hit in mid-October, or down approximately 35%.

S&P flash PMI data showed U.S. business activity contracted for a fourth straight month in October, the latest evidence of an economy softening in the face of high inflation and rising interest rates expecting.

The retreating dollar and yields (on weaker U.S. macroeconomic data) this week also helped support the two-day rally on the risky assets. The DXY- dollar index, which measures the currency against six major peers, fell as low as 111,50 on Monday, the weakest level since Oct. 6, while the 10-year Treasury yield dropped to near 4,15%, below the multi-year peak of 4,33% hit intraday on last Friday.

Big technology earnings week:

Tech investors will keep an eye on the coming Q3 big technology earnings this week, starting today with earnings reports from Alphabet and Microsoft, followed by Meta Platforms on Wednesday, and Apple and Amazon on Thursday, which might be a turning point for the sector and market in case of robust or better-than-expected earnings.

Market participants have cut their earnings estimates for many tech companies over the last months since their oversized debt is vulnerable to higher dollar and interest rates, coupled with expectations for a lower consumer demand growth amid a potential recession, and the damage of the 40-year record-high inflation on the consumer confidence.

The gloomy outlook has triggered a selloff in the growth-sensitive tech sector, with tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite retreating from early 2022 highs of 16,800 points to the intraday lows of 10,500 hit in mid-October, or down approximately 35%.

S&P flash PMI data showed U.S. business activity contracted for a fourth straight month in October, the latest evidence of an economy softening in the face of high inflation and rising interest rates expecting.

The retreating dollar and yields (on weaker U.S. macroeconomic data) this week also helped support the two-day rally on the risky assets. The DXY- dollar index, which measures the currency against six major peers, fell as low as 111,50 on Monday, the weakest level since Oct. 6, while the 10-year Treasury yield dropped to near 4,15%, below the multi-year peak of 4,33% hit intraday on last Friday.

Big technology earnings week:

Tech investors will keep an eye on the coming Q3 big technology earnings this week, starting today with earnings reports from Alphabet and Microsoft, followed by Meta Platforms on Wednesday, and Apple and Amazon on Thursday, which might be a turning point for the sector and market in case of robust or better-than-expected earnings.

Market participants have cut their earnings estimates for many tech companies over the last months since their oversized debt is vulnerable to higher dollar and interest rates, coupled with expectations for a lower consumer demand growth amid a potential recession, and the damage of the 40-year record-high inflation on the consumer confidence.

The gloomy outlook has triggered a selloff in the growth-sensitive tech sector, with tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite retreating from early 2022 highs of 16,800 points to the intraday lows of 10,500 hit in mid-October, or down approximately 35%.

Investors are assessing the outlook for monetary policy from the U.S. Federal Reserve, as the latest weakness in the U.S. business activity increases the probability that the policymakers would slow the pace of interest-rate increases or if Fed will pause after hiking rates in December and February.

S&P flash PMI data showed U.S. business activity contracted for a fourth straight month in October, the latest evidence of an economy softening in the face of high inflation and rising interest rates expecting.

The retreating dollar and yields (on weaker U.S. macroeconomic data) this week also helped support the two-day rally on the risky assets. The DXY- dollar index, which measures the currency against six major peers, fell as low as 111,50 on Monday, the weakest level since Oct. 6, while the 10-year Treasury yield dropped to near 4,15%, below the multi-year peak of 4,33% hit intraday on last Friday.

Big technology earnings week:

Tech investors will keep an eye on the coming Q3 big technology earnings this week, starting today with earnings reports from Alphabet and Microsoft, followed by Meta Platforms on Wednesday, and Apple and Amazon on Thursday, which might be a turning point for the sector and market in case of robust or better-than-expected earnings.

Market participants have cut their earnings estimates for many tech companies over the last months since their oversized debt is vulnerable to higher dollar and interest rates, coupled with expectations for a lower consumer demand growth amid a potential recession, and the damage of the 40-year record-high inflation on the consumer confidence.

The gloomy outlook has triggered a selloff in the growth-sensitive tech sector, with tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite retreating from early 2022 highs of 16,800 points to the intraday lows of 10,500 hit in mid-October, or down approximately 35%.

Investors are assessing the outlook for monetary policy from the U.S. Federal Reserve, as the latest weakness in the U.S. business activity increases the probability that the policymakers would slow the pace of interest-rate increases or if Fed will pause after hiking rates in December and February.

S&P flash PMI data showed U.S. business activity contracted for a fourth straight month in October, the latest evidence of an economy softening in the face of high inflation and rising interest rates expecting.

The retreating dollar and yields (on weaker U.S. macroeconomic data) this week also helped support the two-day rally on the risky assets. The DXY- dollar index, which measures the currency against six major peers, fell as low as 111,50 on Monday, the weakest level since Oct. 6, while the 10-year Treasury yield dropped to near 4,15%, below the multi-year peak of 4,33% hit intraday on last Friday.

Big technology earnings week:

Tech investors will keep an eye on the coming Q3 big technology earnings this week, starting today with earnings reports from Alphabet and Microsoft, followed by Meta Platforms on Wednesday, and Apple and Amazon on Thursday, which might be a turning point for the sector and market in case of robust or better-than-expected earnings.

Market participants have cut their earnings estimates for many tech companies over the last months since their oversized debt is vulnerable to higher dollar and interest rates, coupled with expectations for a lower consumer demand growth amid a potential recession, and the damage of the 40-year record-high inflation on the consumer confidence.

The gloomy outlook has triggered a selloff in the growth-sensitive tech sector, with tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite retreating from early 2022 highs of 16,800 points to the intraday lows of 10,500 hit in mid-October, or down approximately 35%.

Nasdaq Composite, 2-hour chart

Investors are assessing the outlook for monetary policy from the U.S. Federal Reserve, as the latest weakness in the U.S. business activity increases the probability that the policymakers would slow the pace of interest-rate increases or if Fed will pause after hiking rates in December and February.

S&P flash PMI data showed U.S. business activity contracted for a fourth straight month in October, the latest evidence of an economy softening in the face of high inflation and rising interest rates expecting.

The retreating dollar and yields (on weaker U.S. macroeconomic data) this week also helped support the two-day rally on the risky assets. The DXY- dollar index, which measures the currency against six major peers, fell as low as 111,50 on Monday, the weakest level since Oct. 6, while the 10-year Treasury yield dropped to near 4,15%, below the multi-year peak of 4,33% hit intraday on last Friday.

Big technology earnings week:

Tech investors will keep an eye on the coming Q3 big technology earnings this week, starting today with earnings reports from Alphabet and Microsoft, followed by Meta Platforms on Wednesday, and Apple and Amazon on Thursday, which might be a turning point for the sector and market in case of robust or better-than-expected earnings.

Market participants have cut their earnings estimates for many tech companies over the last months since their oversized debt is vulnerable to higher dollar and interest rates, coupled with expectations for a lower consumer demand growth amid a potential recession, and the damage of the 40-year record-high inflation on the consumer confidence.

The gloomy outlook has triggered a selloff in the growth-sensitive tech sector, with tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite retreating from early 2022 highs of 16,800 points to the intraday lows of 10,500 hit in mid-October, or down approximately 35%.

Nasdaq Composite, 2-hour chart

Investors are assessing the outlook for monetary policy from the U.S. Federal Reserve, as the latest weakness in the U.S. business activity increases the probability that the policymakers would slow the pace of interest-rate increases or if Fed will pause after hiking rates in December and February.

S&P flash PMI data showed U.S. business activity contracted for a fourth straight month in October, the latest evidence of an economy softening in the face of high inflation and rising interest rates expecting.

The retreating dollar and yields (on weaker U.S. macroeconomic data) this week also helped support the two-day rally on the risky assets. The DXY- dollar index, which measures the currency against six major peers, fell as low as 111,50 on Monday, the weakest level since Oct. 6, while the 10-year Treasury yield dropped to near 4,15%, below the multi-year peak of 4,33% hit intraday on last Friday.

Big technology earnings week:

Tech investors will keep an eye on the coming Q3 big technology earnings this week, starting today with earnings reports from Alphabet and Microsoft, followed by Meta Platforms on Wednesday, and Apple and Amazon on Thursday, which might be a turning point for the sector and market in case of robust or better-than-expected earnings.

Market participants have cut their earnings estimates for many tech companies over the last months since their oversized debt is vulnerable to higher dollar and interest rates, coupled with expectations for a lower consumer demand growth amid a potential recession, and the damage of the 40-year record-high inflation on the consumer confidence.

The gloomy outlook has triggered a selloff in the growth-sensitive tech sector, with tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite retreating from early 2022 highs of 16,800 points to the intraday lows of 10,500 hit in mid-October, or down approximately 35%.

Nasdaq Composite, 2-hour chart

Investors are assessing the outlook for monetary policy from the U.S. Federal Reserve, as the latest weakness in the U.S. business activity increases the probability that the policymakers would slow the pace of interest-rate increases or if Fed will pause after hiking rates in December and February.

S&P flash PMI data showed U.S. business activity contracted for a fourth straight month in October, the latest evidence of an economy softening in the face of high inflation and rising interest rates expecting.

The retreating dollar and yields (on weaker U.S. macroeconomic data) this week also helped support the two-day rally on the risky assets. The DXY- dollar index, which measures the currency against six major peers, fell as low as 111,50 on Monday, the weakest level since Oct. 6, while the 10-year Treasury yield dropped to near 4,15%, below the multi-year peak of 4,33% hit intraday on last Friday.

Big technology earnings week:

Tech investors will keep an eye on the coming Q3 big technology earnings this week, starting today with earnings reports from Alphabet and Microsoft, followed by Meta Platforms on Wednesday, and Apple and Amazon on Thursday, which might be a turning point for the sector and market in case of robust or better-than-expected earnings.

Market participants have cut their earnings estimates for many tech companies over the last months since their oversized debt is vulnerable to higher dollar and interest rates, coupled with expectations for a lower consumer demand growth amid a potential recession, and the damage of the 40-year record-high inflation on the consumer confidence.

The gloomy outlook has triggered a selloff in the growth-sensitive tech sector, with tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite retreating from early 2022 highs of 16,800 points to the intraday lows of 10,500 hit in mid-October, or down approximately 35%.

Equities built on Friday’s gains during Monday’s regular trading session, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 1.3%, to close at 31,499, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite finishing 0.9% higher, and the S&P 500 adding roughly 1.2%.

Nasdaq Composite, 2-hour chart

Investors are assessing the outlook for monetary policy from the U.S. Federal Reserve, as the latest weakness in the U.S. business activity increases the probability that the policymakers would slow the pace of interest-rate increases or if Fed will pause after hiking rates in December and February.

S&P flash PMI data showed U.S. business activity contracted for a fourth straight month in October, the latest evidence of an economy softening in the face of high inflation and rising interest rates expecting.

The retreating dollar and yields (on weaker U.S. macroeconomic data) this week also helped support the two-day rally on the risky assets. The DXY- dollar index, which measures the currency against six major peers, fell as low as 111,50 on Monday, the weakest level since Oct. 6, while the 10-year Treasury yield dropped to near 4,15%, below the multi-year peak of 4,33% hit intraday on last Friday.

Big technology earnings week:

Tech investors will keep an eye on the coming Q3 big technology earnings this week, starting today with earnings reports from Alphabet and Microsoft, followed by Meta Platforms on Wednesday, and Apple and Amazon on Thursday, which might be a turning point for the sector and market in case of robust or better-than-expected earnings.

Market participants have cut their earnings estimates for many tech companies over the last months since their oversized debt is vulnerable to higher dollar and interest rates, coupled with expectations for a lower consumer demand growth amid a potential recession, and the damage of the 40-year record-high inflation on the consumer confidence.

The gloomy outlook has triggered a selloff in the growth-sensitive tech sector, with tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite retreating from early 2022 highs of 16,800 points to the intraday lows of 10,500 hit in mid-October, or down approximately 35%.

Equities built on Friday’s gains during Monday’s regular trading session, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 1.3%, to close at 31,499, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite finishing 0.9% higher, and the S&P 500 adding roughly 1.2%.

Nasdaq Composite, 2-hour chart

Investors are assessing the outlook for monetary policy from the U.S. Federal Reserve, as the latest weakness in the U.S. business activity increases the probability that the policymakers would slow the pace of interest-rate increases or if Fed will pause after hiking rates in December and February.

S&P flash PMI data showed U.S. business activity contracted for a fourth straight month in October, the latest evidence of an economy softening in the face of high inflation and rising interest rates expecting.

The retreating dollar and yields (on weaker U.S. macroeconomic data) this week also helped support the two-day rally on the risky assets. The DXY- dollar index, which measures the currency against six major peers, fell as low as 111,50 on Monday, the weakest level since Oct. 6, while the 10-year Treasury yield dropped to near 4,15%, below the multi-year peak of 4,33% hit intraday on last Friday.

Big technology earnings week:

Tech investors will keep an eye on the coming Q3 big technology earnings this week, starting today with earnings reports from Alphabet and Microsoft, followed by Meta Platforms on Wednesday, and Apple and Amazon on Thursday, which might be a turning point for the sector and market in case of robust or better-than-expected earnings.

Market participants have cut their earnings estimates for many tech companies over the last months since their oversized debt is vulnerable to higher dollar and interest rates, coupled with expectations for a lower consumer demand growth amid a potential recession, and the damage of the 40-year record-high inflation on the consumer confidence.

The gloomy outlook has triggered a selloff in the growth-sensitive tech sector, with tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite retreating from early 2022 highs of 16,800 points to the intraday lows of 10,500 hit in mid-October, or down approximately 35%.

Wall Street extended last week’s huge gains during Monday’s trading session, on hopes that the Federal Reserve is likely nearing a slowdown in its pace of tightening, pushing the appetite for riskier assets such as technologies, cyclical, and small caps higher, at a time investors awaited the latest set of technology Q3 earnings for further clues into the health of the U.S. economy.

Equities built on Friday’s gains during Monday’s regular trading session, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 1.3%, to close at 31,499, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite finishing 0.9% higher, and the S&P 500 adding roughly 1.2%.

Nasdaq Composite, 2-hour chart

Investors are assessing the outlook for monetary policy from the U.S. Federal Reserve, as the latest weakness in the U.S. business activity increases the probability that the policymakers would slow the pace of interest-rate increases or if Fed will pause after hiking rates in December and February.

S&P flash PMI data showed U.S. business activity contracted for a fourth straight month in October, the latest evidence of an economy softening in the face of high inflation and rising interest rates expecting.

The retreating dollar and yields (on weaker U.S. macroeconomic data) this week also helped support the two-day rally on the risky assets. The DXY- dollar index, which measures the currency against six major peers, fell as low as 111,50 on Monday, the weakest level since Oct. 6, while the 10-year Treasury yield dropped to near 4,15%, below the multi-year peak of 4,33% hit intraday on last Friday.

Big technology earnings week:

Tech investors will keep an eye on the coming Q3 big technology earnings this week, starting today with earnings reports from Alphabet and Microsoft, followed by Meta Platforms on Wednesday, and Apple and Amazon on Thursday, which might be a turning point for the sector and market in case of robust or better-than-expected earnings.

Market participants have cut their earnings estimates for many tech companies over the last months since their oversized debt is vulnerable to higher dollar and interest rates, coupled with expectations for a lower consumer demand growth amid a potential recession, and the damage of the 40-year record-high inflation on the consumer confidence.

The gloomy outlook has triggered a selloff in the growth-sensitive tech sector, with tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite retreating from early 2022 highs of 16,800 points to the intraday lows of 10,500 hit in mid-October, or down approximately 35%.

Sterling breaks below $1,12 after UK Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns

Rishi Sunak, Britain’s former finance minister and Truss’ main opponent in this year’s Conservative Party leadership race, is now seen as a favorite to replace her.

Rishi Sunak, Britain’s former finance minister and Truss’ main opponent in this year’s Conservative Party leadership race, is now seen as a favorite to replace her.

There’s a chance only one UK Conservative gets the support of 100 MPs on Monday and is acclaimed as Prime Minister, that would remove some of the drama around the leadership, though it might raise other questions about democratic institutions.

Rishi Sunak, Britain’s former finance minister and Truss’ main opponent in this year’s Conservative Party leadership race, is now seen as a favorite to replace her.

There’s a chance only one UK Conservative gets the support of 100 MPs on Monday and is acclaimed as Prime Minister, that would remove some of the drama around the leadership, though it might raise other questions about democratic institutions.

Rishi Sunak, Britain’s former finance minister and Truss’ main opponent in this year’s Conservative Party leadership race, is now seen as a favorite to replace her.

The Conservative Party, which holds a big majority in parliament and need not call a nationwide election for another two years, will now elect a new leader by Oct. 28 — Britain’s fifth prime minister in six years.

There’s a chance only one UK Conservative gets the support of 100 MPs on Monday and is acclaimed as Prime Minister, that would remove some of the drama around the leadership, though it might raise other questions about democratic institutions.

Rishi Sunak, Britain’s former finance minister and Truss’ main opponent in this year’s Conservative Party leadership race, is now seen as a favorite to replace her.

The Conservative Party, which holds a big majority in parliament and need not call a nationwide election for another two years, will now elect a new leader by Oct. 28 — Britain’s fifth prime minister in six years.

There’s a chance only one UK Conservative gets the support of 100 MPs on Monday and is acclaimed as Prime Minister, that would remove some of the drama around the leadership, though it might raise other questions about democratic institutions.

Rishi Sunak, Britain’s former finance minister and Truss’ main opponent in this year’s Conservative Party leadership race, is now seen as a favorite to replace her.

The sentiment reversed for the newly elected Truss on September 23, when her finance minister, Kwasi Kwarteng, announced a so-called “mini-budget” which began a turbulent period for U.K. bond markets and shattered the country’s reputation for financial stability.

The Conservative Party, which holds a big majority in parliament and need not call a nationwide election for another two years, will now elect a new leader by Oct. 28 — Britain’s fifth prime minister in six years.

There’s a chance only one UK Conservative gets the support of 100 MPs on Monday and is acclaimed as Prime Minister, that would remove some of the drama around the leadership, though it might raise other questions about democratic institutions.

Rishi Sunak, Britain’s former finance minister and Truss’ main opponent in this year’s Conservative Party leadership race, is now seen as a favorite to replace her.

The sentiment reversed for the newly elected Truss on September 23, when her finance minister, Kwasi Kwarteng, announced a so-called “mini-budget” which began a turbulent period for U.K. bond markets and shattered the country’s reputation for financial stability.

The Conservative Party, which holds a big majority in parliament and need not call a nationwide election for another two years, will now elect a new leader by Oct. 28 — Britain’s fifth prime minister in six years.

There’s a chance only one UK Conservative gets the support of 100 MPs on Monday and is acclaimed as Prime Minister, that would remove some of the drama around the leadership, though it might raise other questions about democratic institutions.

Rishi Sunak, Britain’s former finance minister and Truss’ main opponent in this year’s Conservative Party leadership race, is now seen as a favorite to replace her.

Speaking outside Downing Street yesterday, Truss said she had delivered her resignation to King Charles after meeting with Graham Brady, the leader of the Conservative Party’s 1922 Committee, earlier Thursday.

The sentiment reversed for the newly elected Truss on September 23, when her finance minister, Kwasi Kwarteng, announced a so-called “mini-budget” which began a turbulent period for U.K. bond markets and shattered the country’s reputation for financial stability.

The Conservative Party, which holds a big majority in parliament and need not call a nationwide election for another two years, will now elect a new leader by Oct. 28 — Britain’s fifth prime minister in six years.

There’s a chance only one UK Conservative gets the support of 100 MPs on Monday and is acclaimed as Prime Minister, that would remove some of the drama around the leadership, though it might raise other questions about democratic institutions.

Rishi Sunak, Britain’s former finance minister and Truss’ main opponent in this year’s Conservative Party leadership race, is now seen as a favorite to replace her.

Speaking outside Downing Street yesterday, Truss said she had delivered her resignation to King Charles after meeting with Graham Brady, the leader of the Conservative Party’s 1922 Committee, earlier Thursday.

The sentiment reversed for the newly elected Truss on September 23, when her finance minister, Kwasi Kwarteng, announced a so-called “mini-budget” which began a turbulent period for U.K. bond markets and shattered the country’s reputation for financial stability.

The Conservative Party, which holds a big majority in parliament and need not call a nationwide election for another two years, will now elect a new leader by Oct. 28 — Britain’s fifth prime minister in six years.

There’s a chance only one UK Conservative gets the support of 100 MPs on Monday and is acclaimed as Prime Minister, that would remove some of the drama around the leadership, though it might raise other questions about democratic institutions.

Rishi Sunak, Britain’s former finance minister and Truss’ main opponent in this year’s Conservative Party leadership race, is now seen as a favorite to replace her.

Escalating the UK political uncertainty, Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned Thursday (after just 44 days in the office) following a failed tax-cutting budget that rocked the British forex and bond markets, making her the shortest-serving prime minister in British history.

Speaking outside Downing Street yesterday, Truss said she had delivered her resignation to King Charles after meeting with Graham Brady, the leader of the Conservative Party’s 1922 Committee, earlier Thursday.

The sentiment reversed for the newly elected Truss on September 23, when her finance minister, Kwasi Kwarteng, announced a so-called “mini-budget” which began a turbulent period for U.K. bond markets and shattered the country’s reputation for financial stability.

The Conservative Party, which holds a big majority in parliament and need not call a nationwide election for another two years, will now elect a new leader by Oct. 28 — Britain’s fifth prime minister in six years.

There’s a chance only one UK Conservative gets the support of 100 MPs on Monday and is acclaimed as Prime Minister, that would remove some of the drama around the leadership, though it might raise other questions about democratic institutions.

Rishi Sunak, Britain’s former finance minister and Truss’ main opponent in this year’s Conservative Party leadership race, is now seen as a favorite to replace her.

Escalating the UK political uncertainty, Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned Thursday (after just 44 days in the office) following a failed tax-cutting budget that rocked the British forex and bond markets, making her the shortest-serving prime minister in British history.

Speaking outside Downing Street yesterday, Truss said she had delivered her resignation to King Charles after meeting with Graham Brady, the leader of the Conservative Party’s 1922 Committee, earlier Thursday.

The sentiment reversed for the newly elected Truss on September 23, when her finance minister, Kwasi Kwarteng, announced a so-called “mini-budget” which began a turbulent period for U.K. bond markets and shattered the country’s reputation for financial stability.

The Conservative Party, which holds a big majority in parliament and need not call a nationwide election for another two years, will now elect a new leader by Oct. 28 — Britain’s fifth prime minister in six years.

There’s a chance only one UK Conservative gets the support of 100 MPs on Monday and is acclaimed as Prime Minister, that would remove some of the drama around the leadership, though it might raise other questions about democratic institutions.

Rishi Sunak, Britain’s former finance minister and Truss’ main opponent in this year’s Conservative Party leadership race, is now seen as a favorite to replace her.

Truss resignation:

Escalating the UK political uncertainty, Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned Thursday (after just 44 days in the office) following a failed tax-cutting budget that rocked the British forex and bond markets, making her the shortest-serving prime minister in British history.

Speaking outside Downing Street yesterday, Truss said she had delivered her resignation to King Charles after meeting with Graham Brady, the leader of the Conservative Party’s 1922 Committee, earlier Thursday.

The sentiment reversed for the newly elected Truss on September 23, when her finance minister, Kwasi Kwarteng, announced a so-called “mini-budget” which began a turbulent period for U.K. bond markets and shattered the country’s reputation for financial stability.

The Conservative Party, which holds a big majority in parliament and need not call a nationwide election for another two years, will now elect a new leader by Oct. 28 — Britain’s fifth prime minister in six years.

There’s a chance only one UK Conservative gets the support of 100 MPs on Monday and is acclaimed as Prime Minister, that would remove some of the drama around the leadership, though it might raise other questions about democratic institutions.

Rishi Sunak, Britain’s former finance minister and Truss’ main opponent in this year’s Conservative Party leadership race, is now seen as a favorite to replace her.

Truss resignation:

Escalating the UK political uncertainty, Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned Thursday (after just 44 days in the office) following a failed tax-cutting budget that rocked the British forex and bond markets, making her the shortest-serving prime minister in British history.

Speaking outside Downing Street yesterday, Truss said she had delivered her resignation to King Charles after meeting with Graham Brady, the leader of the Conservative Party’s 1922 Committee, earlier Thursday.

The sentiment reversed for the newly elected Truss on September 23, when her finance minister, Kwasi Kwarteng, announced a so-called “mini-budget” which began a turbulent period for U.K. bond markets and shattered the country’s reputation for financial stability.

The Conservative Party, which holds a big majority in parliament and need not call a nationwide election for another two years, will now elect a new leader by Oct. 28 — Britain’s fifth prime minister in six years.

There’s a chance only one UK Conservative gets the support of 100 MPs on Monday and is acclaimed as Prime Minister, that would remove some of the drama around the leadership, though it might raise other questions about democratic institutions.

Rishi Sunak, Britain’s former finance minister and Truss’ main opponent in this year’s Conservative Party leadership race, is now seen as a favorite to replace her.

The pound fell as low as $1,1130, or down 0,70%, during the European trading session as traders turned bearish on the fears over Truss’s successor, though it remains away from all-time lows of $1,04 hit on September 26, driven by “mini-budget” chaos in British financial markets.

Truss resignation:

Escalating the UK political uncertainty, Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned Thursday (after just 44 days in the office) following a failed tax-cutting budget that rocked the British forex and bond markets, making her the shortest-serving prime minister in British history.

Speaking outside Downing Street yesterday, Truss said she had delivered her resignation to King Charles after meeting with Graham Brady, the leader of the Conservative Party’s 1922 Committee, earlier Thursday.

The sentiment reversed for the newly elected Truss on September 23, when her finance minister, Kwasi Kwarteng, announced a so-called “mini-budget” which began a turbulent period for U.K. bond markets and shattered the country’s reputation for financial stability.

The Conservative Party, which holds a big majority in parliament and need not call a nationwide election for another two years, will now elect a new leader by Oct. 28 — Britain’s fifth prime minister in six years.

There’s a chance only one UK Conservative gets the support of 100 MPs on Monday and is acclaimed as Prime Minister, that would remove some of the drama around the leadership, though it might raise other questions about democratic institutions.

Rishi Sunak, Britain’s former finance minister and Truss’ main opponent in this year’s Conservative Party leadership race, is now seen as a favorite to replace her.

The pound fell as low as $1,1130, or down 0,70%, during the European trading session as traders turned bearish on the fears over Truss’s successor, though it remains away from all-time lows of $1,04 hit on September 26, driven by “mini-budget” chaos in British financial markets.

Truss resignation:

Escalating the UK political uncertainty, Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned Thursday (after just 44 days in the office) following a failed tax-cutting budget that rocked the British forex and bond markets, making her the shortest-serving prime minister in British history.

Speaking outside Downing Street yesterday, Truss said she had delivered her resignation to King Charles after meeting with Graham Brady, the leader of the Conservative Party’s 1922 Committee, earlier Thursday.

The sentiment reversed for the newly elected Truss on September 23, when her finance minister, Kwasi Kwarteng, announced a so-called “mini-budget” which began a turbulent period for U.K. bond markets and shattered the country’s reputation for financial stability.

The Conservative Party, which holds a big majority in parliament and need not call a nationwide election for another two years, will now elect a new leader by Oct. 28 — Britain’s fifth prime minister in six years.

There’s a chance only one UK Conservative gets the support of 100 MPs on Monday and is acclaimed as Prime Minister, that would remove some of the drama around the leadership, though it might raise other questions about democratic institutions.

Rishi Sunak, Britain’s former finance minister and Truss’ main opponent in this year’s Conservative Party leadership race, is now seen as a favorite to replace her.

GBP/USD pair, 1-hour chart

The pound fell as low as $1,1130, or down 0,70%, during the European trading session as traders turned bearish on the fears over Truss’s successor, though it remains away from all-time lows of $1,04 hit on September 26, driven by “mini-budget” chaos in British financial markets.

Truss resignation:

Escalating the UK political uncertainty, Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned Thursday (after just 44 days in the office) following a failed tax-cutting budget that rocked the British forex and bond markets, making her the shortest-serving prime minister in British history.

Speaking outside Downing Street yesterday, Truss said she had delivered her resignation to King Charles after meeting with Graham Brady, the leader of the Conservative Party’s 1922 Committee, earlier Thursday.

The sentiment reversed for the newly elected Truss on September 23, when her finance minister, Kwasi Kwarteng, announced a so-called “mini-budget” which began a turbulent period for U.K. bond markets and shattered the country’s reputation for financial stability.

The Conservative Party, which holds a big majority in parliament and need not call a nationwide election for another two years, will now elect a new leader by Oct. 28 — Britain’s fifth prime minister in six years.

There’s a chance only one UK Conservative gets the support of 100 MPs on Monday and is acclaimed as Prime Minister, that would remove some of the drama around the leadership, though it might raise other questions about democratic institutions.

Rishi Sunak, Britain’s former finance minister and Truss’ main opponent in this year’s Conservative Party leadership race, is now seen as a favorite to replace her.

GBP/USD pair, 1-hour chart

The pound fell as low as $1,1130, or down 0,70%, during the European trading session as traders turned bearish on the fears over Truss’s successor, though it remains away from all-time lows of $1,04 hit on September 26, driven by “mini-budget” chaos in British financial markets.

Truss resignation:

Escalating the UK political uncertainty, Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned Thursday (after just 44 days in the office) following a failed tax-cutting budget that rocked the British forex and bond markets, making her the shortest-serving prime minister in British history.

Speaking outside Downing Street yesterday, Truss said she had delivered her resignation to King Charles after meeting with Graham Brady, the leader of the Conservative Party’s 1922 Committee, earlier Thursday.

The sentiment reversed for the newly elected Truss on September 23, when her finance minister, Kwasi Kwarteng, announced a so-called “mini-budget” which began a turbulent period for U.K. bond markets and shattered the country’s reputation for financial stability.

The Conservative Party, which holds a big majority in parliament and need not call a nationwide election for another two years, will now elect a new leader by Oct. 28 — Britain’s fifth prime minister in six years.

There’s a chance only one UK Conservative gets the support of 100 MPs on Monday and is acclaimed as Prime Minister, that would remove some of the drama around the leadership, though it might raise other questions about democratic institutions.

Rishi Sunak, Britain’s former finance minister and Truss’ main opponent in this year’s Conservative Party leadership race, is now seen as a favorite to replace her.

GBP/USD pair, 1-hour chart

The pound fell as low as $1,1130, or down 0,70%, during the European trading session as traders turned bearish on the fears over Truss’s successor, though it remains away from all-time lows of $1,04 hit on September 26, driven by “mini-budget” chaos in British financial markets.

Truss resignation:

Escalating the UK political uncertainty, Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned Thursday (after just 44 days in the office) following a failed tax-cutting budget that rocked the British forex and bond markets, making her the shortest-serving prime minister in British history.

Speaking outside Downing Street yesterday, Truss said she had delivered her resignation to King Charles after meeting with Graham Brady, the leader of the Conservative Party’s 1922 Committee, earlier Thursday.

The sentiment reversed for the newly elected Truss on September 23, when her finance minister, Kwasi Kwarteng, announced a so-called “mini-budget” which began a turbulent period for U.K. bond markets and shattered the country’s reputation for financial stability.

The Conservative Party, which holds a big majority in parliament and need not call a nationwide election for another two years, will now elect a new leader by Oct. 28 — Britain’s fifth prime minister in six years.

There’s a chance only one UK Conservative gets the support of 100 MPs on Monday and is acclaimed as Prime Minister, that would remove some of the drama around the leadership, though it might raise other questions about democratic institutions.

Rishi Sunak, Britain’s former finance minister and Truss’ main opponent in this year’s Conservative Party leadership race, is now seen as a favorite to replace her.

The British pound broke below the $1,12 key support level against the dollar on Friday morning following the negative sentiment given the resignation of the U.K Prime Minister Liz Truss on Thursday, after just six weeks in office.

GBP/USD pair, 1-hour chart

The pound fell as low as $1,1130, or down 0,70%, during the European trading session as traders turned bearish on the fears over Truss’s successor, though it remains away from all-time lows of $1,04 hit on September 26, driven by “mini-budget” chaos in British financial markets.

Truss resignation:

Escalating the UK political uncertainty, Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned Thursday (after just 44 days in the office) following a failed tax-cutting budget that rocked the British forex and bond markets, making her the shortest-serving prime minister in British history.

Speaking outside Downing Street yesterday, Truss said she had delivered her resignation to King Charles after meeting with Graham Brady, the leader of the Conservative Party’s 1922 Committee, earlier Thursday.

The sentiment reversed for the newly elected Truss on September 23, when her finance minister, Kwasi Kwarteng, announced a so-called “mini-budget” which began a turbulent period for U.K. bond markets and shattered the country’s reputation for financial stability.

The Conservative Party, which holds a big majority in parliament and need not call a nationwide election for another two years, will now elect a new leader by Oct. 28 — Britain’s fifth prime minister in six years.

There’s a chance only one UK Conservative gets the support of 100 MPs on Monday and is acclaimed as Prime Minister, that would remove some of the drama around the leadership, though it might raise other questions about democratic institutions.

Rishi Sunak, Britain’s former finance minister and Truss’ main opponent in this year’s Conservative Party leadership race, is now seen as a favorite to replace her.

European natural gas hits a 4-month low on filled-up storages and warmer weather

Europe is looking to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels in the long run and to mitigate the risk of rising energy prices again in the future.

Europe is looking to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels in the long run and to mitigate the risk of rising energy prices again in the future.

The European governments have been looking to shore up gas storage in a bid to ensure the security of supply this winter and bring more energy from other parts of the world and establish new gas infrastructures next year when the gas storage is expected to be depleted at mid-2023.

Europe is looking to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels in the long run and to mitigate the risk of rising energy prices again in the future.

The European governments have been looking to shore up gas storage in a bid to ensure the security of supply this winter and bring more energy from other parts of the world and establish new gas infrastructures next year when the gas storage is expected to be depleted at mid-2023.

Europe is looking to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels in the long run and to mitigate the risk of rising energy prices again in the future.

With colder months closing in the Northern Hemisphere, European Commission has been doing everything needed to face this unprecedented energy crisis and to make sure every citizen in the continent can still afford to heat their homes this winter.

The European governments have been looking to shore up gas storage in a bid to ensure the security of supply this winter and bring more energy from other parts of the world and establish new gas infrastructures next year when the gas storage is expected to be depleted at mid-2023.

Europe is looking to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels in the long run and to mitigate the risk of rising energy prices again in the future.

With colder months closing in the Northern Hemisphere, European Commission has been doing everything needed to face this unprecedented energy crisis and to make sure every citizen in the continent can still afford to heat their homes this winter.

The European governments have been looking to shore up gas storage in a bid to ensure the security of supply this winter and bring more energy from other parts of the world and establish new gas infrastructures next year when the gas storage is expected to be depleted at mid-2023.

Europe is looking to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels in the long run and to mitigate the risk of rising energy prices again in the future.

European Commission acts to reduce supply concerns:

With colder months closing in the Northern Hemisphere, European Commission has been doing everything needed to face this unprecedented energy crisis and to make sure every citizen in the continent can still afford to heat their homes this winter.

The European governments have been looking to shore up gas storage in a bid to ensure the security of supply this winter and bring more energy from other parts of the world and establish new gas infrastructures next year when the gas storage is expected to be depleted at mid-2023.

Europe is looking to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels in the long run and to mitigate the risk of rising energy prices again in the future.

European Commission acts to reduce supply concerns:

With colder months closing in the Northern Hemisphere, European Commission has been doing everything needed to face this unprecedented energy crisis and to make sure every citizen in the continent can still afford to heat their homes this winter.

The European governments have been looking to shore up gas storage in a bid to ensure the security of supply this winter and bring more energy from other parts of the world and establish new gas infrastructures next year when the gas storage is expected to be depleted at mid-2023.

Europe is looking to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels in the long run and to mitigate the risk of rising energy prices again in the future.

On top of that, the outlook for warmer-than-normal Europe temperatures for the next few days will reduce heating demand also weighed on Dutch TTF prices. A decline in European electricity output is negative for natural gas demand from utility providers.

European Commission acts to reduce supply concerns:

With colder months closing in the Northern Hemisphere, European Commission has been doing everything needed to face this unprecedented energy crisis and to make sure every citizen in the continent can still afford to heat their homes this winter.

The European governments have been looking to shore up gas storage in a bid to ensure the security of supply this winter and bring more energy from other parts of the world and establish new gas infrastructures next year when the gas storage is expected to be depleted at mid-2023.

Europe is looking to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels in the long run and to mitigate the risk of rising energy prices again in the future.

On top of that, the outlook for warmer-than-normal Europe temperatures for the next few days will reduce heating demand also weighed on Dutch TTF prices. A decline in European electricity output is negative for natural gas demand from utility providers.

European Commission acts to reduce supply concerns:

With colder months closing in the Northern Hemisphere, European Commission has been doing everything needed to face this unprecedented energy crisis and to make sure every citizen in the continent can still afford to heat their homes this winter.

The European governments have been looking to shore up gas storage in a bid to ensure the security of supply this winter and bring more energy from other parts of the world and establish new gas infrastructures next year when the gas storage is expected to be depleted at mid-2023.

Europe is looking to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels in the long run and to mitigate the risk of rising energy prices again in the future.

The discovery of leaks on Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 on September 28 has done little to the gas prices, since the lost supply had been replaced by plenty of LNG cargoes coming from the world’s top gas exporters the USA, Qatar, and Norway.

On top of that, the outlook for warmer-than-normal Europe temperatures for the next few days will reduce heating demand also weighed on Dutch TTF prices. A decline in European electricity output is negative for natural gas demand from utility providers.

European Commission acts to reduce supply concerns:

With colder months closing in the Northern Hemisphere, European Commission has been doing everything needed to face this unprecedented energy crisis and to make sure every citizen in the continent can still afford to heat their homes this winter.

The European governments have been looking to shore up gas storage in a bid to ensure the security of supply this winter and bring more energy from other parts of the world and establish new gas infrastructures next year when the gas storage is expected to be depleted at mid-2023.

Europe is looking to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels in the long run and to mitigate the risk of rising energy prices again in the future.

The discovery of leaks on Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 on September 28 has done little to the gas prices, since the lost supply had been replaced by plenty of LNG cargoes coming from the world’s top gas exporters the USA, Qatar, and Norway.

On top of that, the outlook for warmer-than-normal Europe temperatures for the next few days will reduce heating demand also weighed on Dutch TTF prices. A decline in European electricity output is negative for natural gas demand from utility providers.

European Commission acts to reduce supply concerns:

With colder months closing in the Northern Hemisphere, European Commission has been doing everything needed to face this unprecedented energy crisis and to make sure every citizen in the continent can still afford to heat their homes this winter.

The European governments have been looking to shore up gas storage in a bid to ensure the security of supply this winter and bring more energy from other parts of the world and establish new gas infrastructures next year when the gas storage is expected to be depleted at mid-2023.

Europe is looking to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels in the long run and to mitigate the risk of rising energy prices again in the future.

Hence, energy traders have turned bearish on the Dutch TTF since most of Europe’s gas storage levels have been standing at more than 92%, exceeding their 85% target, increasing the confidence that Europe’s energy systems won’t have gas shortages at least for the beginning of the winter.

The discovery of leaks on Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 on September 28 has done little to the gas prices, since the lost supply had been replaced by plenty of LNG cargoes coming from the world’s top gas exporters the USA, Qatar, and Norway.

On top of that, the outlook for warmer-than-normal Europe temperatures for the next few days will reduce heating demand also weighed on Dutch TTF prices. A decline in European electricity output is negative for natural gas demand from utility providers.

European Commission acts to reduce supply concerns:

With colder months closing in the Northern Hemisphere, European Commission has been doing everything needed to face this unprecedented energy crisis and to make sure every citizen in the continent can still afford to heat their homes this winter.

The European governments have been looking to shore up gas storage in a bid to ensure the security of supply this winter and bring more energy from other parts of the world and establish new gas infrastructures next year when the gas storage is expected to be depleted at mid-2023.

Europe is looking to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels in the long run and to mitigate the risk of rising energy prices again in the future.

Hence, energy traders have turned bearish on the Dutch TTF since most of Europe’s gas storage levels have been standing at more than 92%, exceeding their 85% target, increasing the confidence that Europe’s energy systems won’t have gas shortages at least for the beginning of the winter.

The discovery of leaks on Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 on September 28 has done little to the gas prices, since the lost supply had been replaced by plenty of LNG cargoes coming from the world’s top gas exporters the USA, Qatar, and Norway.

On top of that, the outlook for warmer-than-normal Europe temperatures for the next few days will reduce heating demand also weighed on Dutch TTF prices. A decline in European electricity output is negative for natural gas demand from utility providers.

European Commission acts to reduce supply concerns:

With colder months closing in the Northern Hemisphere, European Commission has been doing everything needed to face this unprecedented energy crisis and to make sure every citizen in the continent can still afford to heat their homes this winter.

The European governments have been looking to shore up gas storage in a bid to ensure the security of supply this winter and bring more energy from other parts of the world and establish new gas infrastructures next year when the gas storage is expected to be depleted at mid-2023.

Europe is looking to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels in the long run and to mitigate the risk of rising energy prices again in the future.

Supply concerns have eased lately as Norway is replacing Russia as Europe’s biggest gas exporter since Russian gas only accounts for nearly 10% of Europe’s imports, down from 40% before the invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.

Hence, energy traders have turned bearish on the Dutch TTF since most of Europe’s gas storage levels have been standing at more than 92%, exceeding their 85% target, increasing the confidence that Europe’s energy systems won’t have gas shortages at least for the beginning of the winter.

The discovery of leaks on Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 on September 28 has done little to the gas prices, since the lost supply had been replaced by plenty of LNG cargoes coming from the world’s top gas exporters the USA, Qatar, and Norway.

On top of that, the outlook for warmer-than-normal Europe temperatures for the next few days will reduce heating demand also weighed on Dutch TTF prices. A decline in European electricity output is negative for natural gas demand from utility providers.

European Commission acts to reduce supply concerns:

With colder months closing in the Northern Hemisphere, European Commission has been doing everything needed to face this unprecedented energy crisis and to make sure every citizen in the continent can still afford to heat their homes this winter.

The European governments have been looking to shore up gas storage in a bid to ensure the security of supply this winter and bring more energy from other parts of the world and establish new gas infrastructures next year when the gas storage is expected to be depleted at mid-2023.

Europe is looking to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels in the long run and to mitigate the risk of rising energy prices again in the future.

Supply concerns have eased lately as Norway is replacing Russia as Europe’s biggest gas exporter since Russian gas only accounts for nearly 10% of Europe’s imports, down from 40% before the invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.

Hence, energy traders have turned bearish on the Dutch TTF since most of Europe’s gas storage levels have been standing at more than 92%, exceeding their 85% target, increasing the confidence that Europe’s energy systems won’t have gas shortages at least for the beginning of the winter.

The discovery of leaks on Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 on September 28 has done little to the gas prices, since the lost supply had been replaced by plenty of LNG cargoes coming from the world’s top gas exporters the USA, Qatar, and Norway.

On top of that, the outlook for warmer-than-normal Europe temperatures for the next few days will reduce heating demand also weighed on Dutch TTF prices. A decline in European electricity output is negative for natural gas demand from utility providers.

European Commission acts to reduce supply concerns:

With colder months closing in the Northern Hemisphere, European Commission has been doing everything needed to face this unprecedented energy crisis and to make sure every citizen in the continent can still afford to heat their homes this winter.

The European governments have been looking to shore up gas storage in a bid to ensure the security of supply this winter and bring more energy from other parts of the world and establish new gas infrastructures next year when the gas storage is expected to be depleted at mid-2023.

Europe is looking to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels in the long run and to mitigate the risk of rising energy prices again in the future.

European natural gas prices have been falling since topping near €346 MW/h on August 26 (on supply concerns after maintenance on Nord Stream 1) on expectations that Europe can make it through the wintertime despite the lower-than-normal gas supplies from Russia following late September sabotage on the undersea gas pipelines Nord Stream 1 &2 and the massive leaks under the Baltic Sea.

Supply concerns have eased lately as Norway is replacing Russia as Europe’s biggest gas exporter since Russian gas only accounts for nearly 10% of Europe’s imports, down from 40% before the invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.

Hence, energy traders have turned bearish on the Dutch TTF since most of Europe’s gas storage levels have been standing at more than 92%, exceeding their 85% target, increasing the confidence that Europe’s energy systems won’t have gas shortages at least for the beginning of the winter.

The discovery of leaks on Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 on September 28 has done little to the gas prices, since the lost supply had been replaced by plenty of LNG cargoes coming from the world’s top gas exporters the USA, Qatar, and Norway.

On top of that, the outlook for warmer-than-normal Europe temperatures for the next few days will reduce heating demand also weighed on Dutch TTF prices. A decline in European electricity output is negative for natural gas demand from utility providers.

European Commission acts to reduce supply concerns:

With colder months closing in the Northern Hemisphere, European Commission has been doing everything needed to face this unprecedented energy crisis and to make sure every citizen in the continent can still afford to heat their homes this winter.

The European governments have been looking to shore up gas storage in a bid to ensure the security of supply this winter and bring more energy from other parts of the world and establish new gas infrastructures next year when the gas storage is expected to be depleted at mid-2023.

Europe is looking to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels in the long run and to mitigate the risk of rising energy prices again in the future.

European natural gas prices have been falling since topping near €346 MW/h on August 26 (on supply concerns after maintenance on Nord Stream 1) on expectations that Europe can make it through the wintertime despite the lower-than-normal gas supplies from Russia following late September sabotage on the undersea gas pipelines Nord Stream 1 &2 and the massive leaks under the Baltic Sea.

Supply concerns have eased lately as Norway is replacing Russia as Europe’s biggest gas exporter since Russian gas only accounts for nearly 10% of Europe’s imports, down from 40% before the invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.

Hence, energy traders have turned bearish on the Dutch TTF since most of Europe’s gas storage levels have been standing at more than 92%, exceeding their 85% target, increasing the confidence that Europe’s energy systems won’t have gas shortages at least for the beginning of the winter.

The discovery of leaks on Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 on September 28 has done little to the gas prices, since the lost supply had been replaced by plenty of LNG cargoes coming from the world’s top gas exporters the USA, Qatar, and Norway.

On top of that, the outlook for warmer-than-normal Europe temperatures for the next few days will reduce heating demand also weighed on Dutch TTF prices. A decline in European electricity output is negative for natural gas demand from utility providers.

European Commission acts to reduce supply concerns:

With colder months closing in the Northern Hemisphere, European Commission has been doing everything needed to face this unprecedented energy crisis and to make sure every citizen in the continent can still afford to heat their homes this winter.

The European governments have been looking to shore up gas storage in a bid to ensure the security of supply this winter and bring more energy from other parts of the world and establish new gas infrastructures next year when the gas storage is expected to be depleted at mid-2023.

Europe is looking to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels in the long run and to mitigate the risk of rising energy prices again in the future.

Dutch TTF futures, Weekly chart

European natural gas prices have been falling since topping near €346 MW/h on August 26 (on supply concerns after maintenance on Nord Stream 1) on expectations that Europe can make it through the wintertime despite the lower-than-normal gas supplies from Russia following late September sabotage on the undersea gas pipelines Nord Stream 1 &2 and the massive leaks under the Baltic Sea.

Supply concerns have eased lately as Norway is replacing Russia as Europe’s biggest gas exporter since Russian gas only accounts for nearly 10% of Europe’s imports, down from 40% before the invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.

Hence, energy traders have turned bearish on the Dutch TTF since most of Europe’s gas storage levels have been standing at more than 92%, exceeding their 85% target, increasing the confidence that Europe’s energy systems won’t have gas shortages at least for the beginning of the winter.

The discovery of leaks on Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 on September 28 has done little to the gas prices, since the lost supply had been replaced by plenty of LNG cargoes coming from the world’s top gas exporters the USA, Qatar, and Norway.

On top of that, the outlook for warmer-than-normal Europe temperatures for the next few days will reduce heating demand also weighed on Dutch TTF prices. A decline in European electricity output is negative for natural gas demand from utility providers.

European Commission acts to reduce supply concerns:

With colder months closing in the Northern Hemisphere, European Commission has been doing everything needed to face this unprecedented energy crisis and to make sure every citizen in the continent can still afford to heat their homes this winter.

The European governments have been looking to shore up gas storage in a bid to ensure the security of supply this winter and bring more energy from other parts of the world and establish new gas infrastructures next year when the gas storage is expected to be depleted at mid-2023.

Europe is looking to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels in the long run and to mitigate the risk of rising energy prices again in the future.

Dutch TTF futures, Weekly chart

European natural gas prices have been falling since topping near €346 MW/h on August 26 (on supply concerns after maintenance on Nord Stream 1) on expectations that Europe can make it through the wintertime despite the lower-than-normal gas supplies from Russia following late September sabotage on the undersea gas pipelines Nord Stream 1 &2 and the massive leaks under the Baltic Sea.

Supply concerns have eased lately as Norway is replacing Russia as Europe’s biggest gas exporter since Russian gas only accounts for nearly 10% of Europe’s imports, down from 40% before the invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.

Hence, energy traders have turned bearish on the Dutch TTF since most of Europe’s gas storage levels have been standing at more than 92%, exceeding their 85% target, increasing the confidence that Europe’s energy systems won’t have gas shortages at least for the beginning of the winter.

The discovery of leaks on Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 on September 28 has done little to the gas prices, since the lost supply had been replaced by plenty of LNG cargoes coming from the world’s top gas exporters the USA, Qatar, and Norway.

On top of that, the outlook for warmer-than-normal Europe temperatures for the next few days will reduce heating demand also weighed on Dutch TTF prices. A decline in European electricity output is negative for natural gas demand from utility providers.

European Commission acts to reduce supply concerns:

With colder months closing in the Northern Hemisphere, European Commission has been doing everything needed to face this unprecedented energy crisis and to make sure every citizen in the continent can still afford to heat their homes this winter.

The European governments have been looking to shore up gas storage in a bid to ensure the security of supply this winter and bring more energy from other parts of the world and establish new gas infrastructures next year when the gas storage is expected to be depleted at mid-2023.

Europe is looking to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels in the long run and to mitigate the risk of rising energy prices again in the future.

Dutch TTF futures, Weekly chart

European natural gas prices have been falling since topping near €346 MW/h on August 26 (on supply concerns after maintenance on Nord Stream 1) on expectations that Europe can make it through the wintertime despite the lower-than-normal gas supplies from Russia following late September sabotage on the undersea gas pipelines Nord Stream 1 &2 and the massive leaks under the Baltic Sea.

Supply concerns have eased lately as Norway is replacing Russia as Europe’s biggest gas exporter since Russian gas only accounts for nearly 10% of Europe’s imports, down from 40% before the invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.

Hence, energy traders have turned bearish on the Dutch TTF since most of Europe’s gas storage levels have been standing at more than 92%, exceeding their 85% target, increasing the confidence that Europe’s energy systems won’t have gas shortages at least for the beginning of the winter.

The discovery of leaks on Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 on September 28 has done little to the gas prices, since the lost supply had been replaced by plenty of LNG cargoes coming from the world’s top gas exporters the USA, Qatar, and Norway.

On top of that, the outlook for warmer-than-normal Europe temperatures for the next few days will reduce heating demand also weighed on Dutch TTF prices. A decline in European electricity output is negative for natural gas demand from utility providers.

European Commission acts to reduce supply concerns:

With colder months closing in the Northern Hemisphere, European Commission has been doing everything needed to face this unprecedented energy crisis and to make sure every citizen in the continent can still afford to heat their homes this winter.

The European governments have been looking to shore up gas storage in a bid to ensure the security of supply this winter and bring more energy from other parts of the world and establish new gas infrastructures next year when the gas storage is expected to be depleted at mid-2023.

Europe is looking to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels in the long run and to mitigate the risk of rising energy prices again in the future.

Dutch TTF (Title Transfer Facility) gas futures, the benchmark natural gas price in Europe hit a fresh 4-month low of €110 per megawatt-hour (MWh) on Wednesday morning as the initial fear of supply gas shortage in Europe for the winter eased on filled-up storages together with the plenty of LNG supplies, and warmer weather in Central Europe.

Dutch TTF futures, Weekly chart

European natural gas prices have been falling since topping near €346 MW/h on August 26 (on supply concerns after maintenance on Nord Stream 1) on expectations that Europe can make it through the wintertime despite the lower-than-normal gas supplies from Russia following late September sabotage on the undersea gas pipelines Nord Stream 1 &2 and the massive leaks under the Baltic Sea.

Supply concerns have eased lately as Norway is replacing Russia as Europe’s biggest gas exporter since Russian gas only accounts for nearly 10% of Europe’s imports, down from 40% before the invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.

Hence, energy traders have turned bearish on the Dutch TTF since most of Europe’s gas storage levels have been standing at more than 92%, exceeding their 85% target, increasing the confidence that Europe’s energy systems won’t have gas shortages at least for the beginning of the winter.

The discovery of leaks on Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 on September 28 has done little to the gas prices, since the lost supply had been replaced by plenty of LNG cargoes coming from the world’s top gas exporters the USA, Qatar, and Norway.

On top of that, the outlook for warmer-than-normal Europe temperatures for the next few days will reduce heating demand also weighed on Dutch TTF prices. A decline in European electricity output is negative for natural gas demand from utility providers.

European Commission acts to reduce supply concerns:

With colder months closing in the Northern Hemisphere, European Commission has been doing everything needed to face this unprecedented energy crisis and to make sure every citizen in the continent can still afford to heat their homes this winter.

The European governments have been looking to shore up gas storage in a bid to ensure the security of supply this winter and bring more energy from other parts of the world and establish new gas infrastructures next year when the gas storage is expected to be depleted at mid-2023.

Europe is looking to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels in the long run and to mitigate the risk of rising energy prices again in the future.

British pound jumps to near $1,13 on UK fiscal policy U-turn

UK currency hit an all-time low of $1,04 a dollar on September 26, while the GILT-10-year bond yields climbed to a record high of 4,60% on October 12, driven by the original plans of new UK administration to fund massive tax cuts with borrowing, resulting in the Bank of England stepping in to restore calm, announcing an emergency bond-buying program which ended on Friday.

UK currency hit an all-time low of $1,04 a dollar on September 26, while the GILT-10-year bond yields climbed to a record high of 4,60% on October 12, driven by the original plans of new UK administration to fund massive tax cuts with borrowing, resulting in the Bank of England stepping in to restore calm, announcing an emergency bond-buying program which ended on Friday.

Yet, Sterling built on last week’s gains by jumping nearly 1% to $1,127 on Monday morning after the U.K. Treasury announced that the newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt is to announce new tax and spending plans later in the day, two weeks earlier than foreseen, to calm markets which had been roiled by his predecessor’s economic program.

UK currency hit an all-time low of $1,04 a dollar on September 26, while the GILT-10-year bond yields climbed to a record high of 4,60% on October 12, driven by the original plans of new UK administration to fund massive tax cuts with borrowing, resulting in the Bank of England stepping in to restore calm, announcing an emergency bond-buying program which ended on Friday.

Yet, Sterling built on last week’s gains by jumping nearly 1% to $1,127 on Monday morning after the U.K. Treasury announced that the newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt is to announce new tax and spending plans later in the day, two weeks earlier than foreseen, to calm markets which had been roiled by his predecessor’s economic program.

UK currency hit an all-time low of $1,04 a dollar on September 26, while the GILT-10-year bond yields climbed to a record high of 4,60% on October 12, driven by the original plans of new UK administration to fund massive tax cuts with borrowing, resulting in the Bank of England stepping in to restore calm, announcing an emergency bond-buying program which ended on Friday.

The initial reaction of the market was positive, lifting the Sterling off last week’s lows of $1,10 to above the $1,12 level as the government will now raise corporate taxes to help support declining government finances instead of borrowings that was initially planned by Kwasi Kwarteng.

Yet, Sterling built on last week’s gains by jumping nearly 1% to $1,127 on Monday morning after the U.K. Treasury announced that the newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt is to announce new tax and spending plans later in the day, two weeks earlier than foreseen, to calm markets which had been roiled by his predecessor’s economic program.

UK currency hit an all-time low of $1,04 a dollar on September 26, while the GILT-10-year bond yields climbed to a record high of 4,60% on October 12, driven by the original plans of new UK administration to fund massive tax cuts with borrowing, resulting in the Bank of England stepping in to restore calm, announcing an emergency bond-buying program which ended on Friday.

The initial reaction of the market was positive, lifting the Sterling off last week’s lows of $1,10 to above the $1,12 level as the government will now raise corporate taxes to help support declining government finances instead of borrowings that was initially planned by Kwasi Kwarteng.

Yet, Sterling built on last week’s gains by jumping nearly 1% to $1,127 on Monday morning after the U.K. Treasury announced that the newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt is to announce new tax and spending plans later in the day, two weeks earlier than foreseen, to calm markets which had been roiled by his predecessor’s economic program.

UK currency hit an all-time low of $1,04 a dollar on September 26, while the GILT-10-year bond yields climbed to a record high of 4,60% on October 12, driven by the original plans of new UK administration to fund massive tax cuts with borrowing, resulting in the Bank of England stepping in to restore calm, announcing an emergency bond-buying program which ended on Friday.

The sentiment for Sterling reversed positive last week after Truss replaced former finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng with Jeremy Hunt, a former foreign and health minister, while she also announced that Britain’s corporation tax will rise to 25% from April next year instead of keeping it at 19% as part of her government’s initial “mini-budget”.

The initial reaction of the market was positive, lifting the Sterling off last week’s lows of $1,10 to above the $1,12 level as the government will now raise corporate taxes to help support declining government finances instead of borrowings that was initially planned by Kwasi Kwarteng.

Yet, Sterling built on last week’s gains by jumping nearly 1% to $1,127 on Monday morning after the U.K. Treasury announced that the newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt is to announce new tax and spending plans later in the day, two weeks earlier than foreseen, to calm markets which had been roiled by his predecessor’s economic program.

UK currency hit an all-time low of $1,04 a dollar on September 26, while the GILT-10-year bond yields climbed to a record high of 4,60% on October 12, driven by the original plans of new UK administration to fund massive tax cuts with borrowing, resulting in the Bank of England stepping in to restore calm, announcing an emergency bond-buying program which ended on Friday.

The sentiment for Sterling reversed positive last week after Truss replaced former finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng with Jeremy Hunt, a former foreign and health minister, while she also announced that Britain’s corporation tax will rise to 25% from April next year instead of keeping it at 19% as part of her government’s initial “mini-budget”.

The initial reaction of the market was positive, lifting the Sterling off last week’s lows of $1,10 to above the $1,12 level as the government will now raise corporate taxes to help support declining government finances instead of borrowings that was initially planned by Kwasi Kwarteng.

Yet, Sterling built on last week’s gains by jumping nearly 1% to $1,127 on Monday morning after the U.K. Treasury announced that the newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt is to announce new tax and spending plans later in the day, two weeks earlier than foreseen, to calm markets which had been roiled by his predecessor’s economic program.

UK currency hit an all-time low of $1,04 a dollar on September 26, while the GILT-10-year bond yields climbed to a record high of 4,60% on October 12, driven by the original plans of new UK administration to fund massive tax cuts with borrowing, resulting in the Bank of England stepping in to restore calm, announcing an emergency bond-buying program which ended on Friday.

GBP/USD pair, 2-hour chart

The sentiment for Sterling reversed positive last week after Truss replaced former finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng with Jeremy Hunt, a former foreign and health minister, while she also announced that Britain’s corporation tax will rise to 25% from April next year instead of keeping it at 19% as part of her government’s initial “mini-budget”.

The initial reaction of the market was positive, lifting the Sterling off last week’s lows of $1,10 to above the $1,12 level as the government will now raise corporate taxes to help support declining government finances instead of borrowings that was initially planned by Kwasi Kwarteng.

Yet, Sterling built on last week’s gains by jumping nearly 1% to $1,127 on Monday morning after the U.K. Treasury announced that the newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt is to announce new tax and spending plans later in the day, two weeks earlier than foreseen, to calm markets which had been roiled by his predecessor’s economic program.

UK currency hit an all-time low of $1,04 a dollar on September 26, while the GILT-10-year bond yields climbed to a record high of 4,60% on October 12, driven by the original plans of new UK administration to fund massive tax cuts with borrowing, resulting in the Bank of England stepping in to restore calm, announcing an emergency bond-buying program which ended on Friday.

GBP/USD pair, 2-hour chart

The sentiment for Sterling reversed positive last week after Truss replaced former finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng with Jeremy Hunt, a former foreign and health minister, while she also announced that Britain’s corporation tax will rise to 25% from April next year instead of keeping it at 19% as part of her government’s initial “mini-budget”.

The initial reaction of the market was positive, lifting the Sterling off last week’s lows of $1,10 to above the $1,12 level as the government will now raise corporate taxes to help support declining government finances instead of borrowings that was initially planned by Kwasi Kwarteng.

Yet, Sterling built on last week’s gains by jumping nearly 1% to $1,127 on Monday morning after the U.K. Treasury announced that the newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt is to announce new tax and spending plans later in the day, two weeks earlier than foreseen, to calm markets which had been roiled by his predecessor’s economic program.

UK currency hit an all-time low of $1,04 a dollar on September 26, while the GILT-10-year bond yields climbed to a record high of 4,60% on October 12, driven by the original plans of new UK administration to fund massive tax cuts with borrowing, resulting in the Bank of England stepping in to restore calm, announcing an emergency bond-buying program which ended on Friday.

GBP/USD pair, 2-hour chart

The sentiment for Sterling reversed positive last week after Truss replaced former finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng with Jeremy Hunt, a former foreign and health minister, while she also announced that Britain’s corporation tax will rise to 25% from April next year instead of keeping it at 19% as part of her government’s initial “mini-budget”.

The initial reaction of the market was positive, lifting the Sterling off last week’s lows of $1,10 to above the $1,12 level as the government will now raise corporate taxes to help support declining government finances instead of borrowings that was initially planned by Kwasi Kwarteng.

Yet, Sterling built on last week’s gains by jumping nearly 1% to $1,127 on Monday morning after the U.K. Treasury announced that the newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt is to announce new tax and spending plans later in the day, two weeks earlier than foreseen, to calm markets which had been roiled by his predecessor’s economic program.

UK currency hit an all-time low of $1,04 a dollar on September 26, while the GILT-10-year bond yields climbed to a record high of 4,60% on October 12, driven by the original plans of new UK administration to fund massive tax cuts with borrowing, resulting in the Bank of England stepping in to restore calm, announcing an emergency bond-buying program which ended on Friday.

The Pound Sterling rose nearly 1% to $1,1270 in early European trading Monday, on the news that British Prime Minister Liz Truss will partially scale back her government’s controversial economic plan, preparing to do a major U-turn on planned tax cuts to support UK’s fiscal sustainability.

GBP/USD pair, 2-hour chart

The sentiment for Sterling reversed positive last week after Truss replaced former finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng with Jeremy Hunt, a former foreign and health minister, while she also announced that Britain’s corporation tax will rise to 25% from April next year instead of keeping it at 19% as part of her government’s initial “mini-budget”.

The initial reaction of the market was positive, lifting the Sterling off last week’s lows of $1,10 to above the $1,12 level as the government will now raise corporate taxes to help support declining government finances instead of borrowings that was initially planned by Kwasi Kwarteng.

Yet, Sterling built on last week’s gains by jumping nearly 1% to $1,127 on Monday morning after the U.K. Treasury announced that the newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt is to announce new tax and spending plans later in the day, two weeks earlier than foreseen, to calm markets which had been roiled by his predecessor’s economic program.

UK currency hit an all-time low of $1,04 a dollar on September 26, while the GILT-10-year bond yields climbed to a record high of 4,60% on October 12, driven by the original plans of new UK administration to fund massive tax cuts with borrowing, resulting in the Bank of England stepping in to restore calm, announcing an emergency bond-buying program which ended on Friday.