U.S. stock index futures climbed on Wednesday, recovering from the previous session’s losses, as investors anticipated the Federal Reserve’s widely expected interest rate cut. Markets have fully priced in a 25-basis-point reduction, but attention is fixed on the Fed’s future rate trajectory and signals for 2025. By early trading, S&P …
Read More »U.S. Dollar Holds Firm Ahead of Fed’s Policy Decision Amid Global Currency Shifts
The U.S. dollar maintained its strength on Wednesday as investors braced for the Federal Reserve’s highly anticipated policy decision. The central bank is expected to implement a “hawkish cut,” reducing interest rates by 25 basis points while signaling a more restrained approach to easing in 2025. Markets are keen to …
Read More »Oil Prices Gain Amid Fed Rate Cut Anticipation and Fresh Sanctions on Russia
Oil prices edged higher on Wednesday as investors awaited the conclusion of the U.S. Federal Reserve meeting, where a widely expected interest rate cut could signal further monetary easing for 2025. Brent crude climbed by 32 cents, or 0.44%, reaching $73.51 a barrel by early morning, while U.S. West Texas …
Read More »European Markets Mixed Amid Fed Anticipation and Corporate Developments
European markets displayed a mixed performance on Wednesday as investors turned their focus to the upcoming U.S. Federal Reserve decision. By mid-morning, Germany’s DAX slipped 0.1%, France’s CAC 40 remained unchanged, while the U.K.’s FTSE 100 edged up 0.2%. Market participants are widely expecting the Fed to announce a 0.25% …
Read More »UK Inflation Climbs to Eight-Month High, Easing Pressure on the Bank of England
British inflation surged to its highest level in eight months this November, reaching 2.6% on an annual basis, compared to 2.3% in October. This marks a sharp climb from September’s 1.7%, the first time inflation dipped below the Bank of England’s (BoE) 2% target in over three years. While this …
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Read More »Oil stable below resistance 18/12/2024
US crude oil futures experienced a sharp decline in the previous trading session, reaching a low of $68.84 per barrel. From a technical perspective, the outlook leans negative, supported by clear bearish signals from the Relative Strength Index, which remains below the 50 midline. Furthermore, trading remains stable below the …
Read More »Gold hits targets, eyes on Fed 18/12/2024
Gold prices fulfilled the anticipated negative outlook from the previous report, achieving the initial target at $2634 per ounce and recording a low of $2633. From a technical analysis perspective, a closer examination of the 4-hour chart reveals that the Stochastic indicator is gradually losing upward momentum. Additionally, the price …
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