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USD/CAD Gains as Fed Rate Cut Expectations Persist

Mohamed Abdelhamid Commodities, Forex Market, Market Update

The US Dollar (USD) strengthened against the Canadian Dollar (CAD) on Thursday, with USD/CAD trading near 1.3755. The market is increasingly betting that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will implement a series of modest interest rate cuts in the coming months.The Fed’s dovish stance, coupled with geopolitical tensions and US election …

What is behind WTI’s Recent Price Decline

Mohamed Abdelhamid Commodities, Daily Economic Reports, Economic Report, Market Update

The confluence of geopolitical, economic, and supply-demand factors has driven WTI prices to a two-week low. While the immediate catalyst was Israel’s pledge to avoid targeting Iran’s oil facilities, the broader context reveals a complex interplay of forces shaping the global crude oil market.Geopolitical TensionsIran’s Nuclear Program: The ongoing tensions …

The ECB’s Rate Cut and Global Economic Outlook

Mohamed Abdelhamid Daily Economic Reports, Economic Report, Forex Market, Global Stock Market, Market Update

The European Central Bank (ECB) is poised to deliver its third interest rate cut of the year at its meeting this Thursday, as policymakers signal that inflation risks are easing more rapidly than anticipated. Markets have already factored in a 25 basis point reduction and are even speculating about a …

Yen Weakens Following Bank of Japan Comments

Mohamed Abdelhamid Forex Market, Market Update

The Japanese yen continued its downward trend from the start of trading on Wednesday, influenced by statements from the Bank of Japan suggesting a tendency among Japanese monetary authorities to delay raising interest rates, which could add upward momentum to the Japanese currency.The dollar/yen pair rose to 149.67 compared to …

Oil Prices Steady Amid OPEC+ Cuts and Middle East Uncertainty

Adel Commodities, Market Update

Oil prices stabilized on Wednesday as OPEC+ production cuts and ongoing uncertainty in the Middle East balanced out a weakening demand outlook and expectations of ample supply in 2024. Brent crude oil futures inched up by 16 cents (0.2%) to $74.41 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude …

European Tech and Luxury Stocks Slump Amid Disappointing Earnings and ECB Caution

Adel Forex Market, Market Update

European tech and luxury stocks took a hit on Wednesday following weak earnings reports from key players like ASML and LVMH, adding to market jitters ahead of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) upcoming policy decision. The STOXX 600 index fell by 0.3%, pulling back further from a recent two-week high. …

U.S. Dollar Strengthens on Expectations of Modest Fed Rate Cuts, While Sterling Weakens on Inflation Data

Adel Daily Economic Reports, Economic Report, Forex Market, Market Update

The U.S. dollar advanced on Wednesday, hovering near two-month highs as market expectations of modest Federal Reserve rate cuts supported the currency. Meanwhile, the British pound saw a significant drop after inflation data suggested a softer economic outlook. Dollar Gains Amid Adjusted Rate Cut Expectations The Dollar Index, which measures …