The USD/JPY pair is currently trading within a narrow range of 148.00 to 149.50, indicating a period of consolidation. While there is a slight upward bias, the pair has not yet broken out of this range. From a technical perspective, the momentum is currently bullish, but the Relative Strength Index …
Read More »Explainer: How Bank Earnings Boost Market Sentiment
The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average reached new all-time highs on Friday, driven by a confluence of factors, including strong financial sector earnings, expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut, and a generally positive economic outlook. Strong Bank Earnings: JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo: These two …
Read More »Dow Jones Soars Amid Cooling Inflation, Strong Bank Earnings
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) continued its impressive ascent, reaching a fresh all-time high on Friday as investors cheered a combination of favorable economic indicators and robust corporate performance. The benchmark index closed the day with a gain of over 400 points, reflecting a growing optimism about the overall …
Read More »DXY remains unchanged following consumer sentiment data
Dollar Remains Resilient Amidst Mixed Economic SignalsThe US Dollar continued to exhibit remarkable strength on Friday, even as mixed economic data emerged. While the Producer Price Index (PPI) for September came in slightly hotter than anticipated, suggesting persistent inflationary pressures, the preliminary reading of the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment …
Read More »Middle East Conflict, OPEC+linked Hopes Prevent Sharp Oil Correction
Notwithstanding concerns surrounding a wider Middle East war, which could disrupt oil flows from the region, China stimulus disappointment and OPEC+ producer plans to bring barrels back in the coming months have put the crude oil market at risk of a sharp correction. The pending surplus in early-2025, stemming from …
Read More »XAU/USD rallies after weak US economic indicators
Gold (XAU/USD) extends its rally, trading in the $2,650s on Friday, after the release the the preliminary Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index showed a slide in sentiment in October. The Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 68.9 in October from 70.1 in the previous month and was below estimates of 70.8, …
Read More »U.S. Stock Futures Slip as Investors Await Bank Earnings and Inflation Data
U.S. stock index futures edged lower on Friday as investors braced for the release of key bank earnings reports and another inflation reading, with potential implications for the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy. As of 05:40 ET (09:40 GMT), Dow Jones Futures dropped 95 points (0.2%), S&P 500 Futures fell 17 …
Read More »European Markets Edge Lower Amid Mixed Economic Data and U.S. Earnings Season
European stock markets traded slightly lower on Friday, as investors digested disappointing British growth data while awaiting key U.S. bank earnings and an anticipated fiscal policy briefing from China. As of 03:10 ET (07:10 GMT), Germany’s DAX index fell 0.1%, France’s CAC 40 dropped 0.1%, and the FTSE 100 in …
Read More »Gold Extends Gains Amid Mixed U.S. Economic Data, Dollar Weakness Supports Broader Metal Prices
Gold prices continued to rise in Asian trade on Friday, building on overnight gains as stronger-than-expected U.S. inflation data was balanced by weaker labor market figures. This dynamic helped boost broader metal markets, with copper and other industrial metals benefiting from the softer dollar and anticipation of fiscal stimulus cues …
Read More »U.S. Dollar Dips Amid Mixed Economic Signals, But Stays on Track for Weekly Gains
The U.S. dollar retreated from its recent two-month highs against major currencies on Friday, as signs of weakness in the labor market increased the likelihood of quicker Federal Reserve rate cuts. Despite this dip, the dollar is set to post its second consecutive weekly gain, bolstered by strong payroll figures …
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