The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped back to 39,320.00 on Tuesday after US Producer Price Index (PPI) inflation came in higher than expected. Market sentiment recovered and dragged the DJIA back to even. However, a double-header of US Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation and Retail Sales are still loaded for …
Read More »Gold surges amid stronger safe haven appeal
Because of its continued appeal as a safe haven to central banks and investors, gold continues to find support in the face of geopolitical risk aversion. Tuesday sees a stabilization of the gold price in the $2,350s, trading at $2,352.14, up +0.69% at the time of writing, as demand for …
Read More »EUR/USD rises as Powell emphasizes higher for longer rate policy
Despite resolute US PPI data that heightens doubts about September Fed rate cuts, the EUR/USD pair rises just above 1.0800. April’s US annual PPI beat forecasts and monthly data exceeded expectations. With service inflation moderating to 3.7%, the Eurozone Price Index is expected to reach 2% again soon. In the …
Read More »Powell: PPI reading was quite mixed
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks at a moderated discussion with De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) President Klaas Knot at the Foreign Bankers’ Association’s Annual General Meeting in Amsterdam. US Dollar stays under modest bearish pressure following these comments. At the time of press, the US Dollar Index was down 0.2% …
Read More »US PPI: April Records Yearly Increase
The latest data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that the Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand in the United States witnessed a 2.2% rise yearly in April. This figure closely follows March’s increase of 1.8% (revised from 2.1%), aligning precisely with market expectations. The annual core …
Read More »Market Insights: Currency Moves Await U.S. Inflation Data
Key Factors Driving Dollar Index The U.S. dollar steadied Tuesday, largely drifting ahead of the release of key inflation data that are likely to factor into the outlook for interest rates. At 03:30 ET (08:30 GMT), the Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six other currencies, …
Read More »European Stock Markets Retreat Amid Corporate Earnings and Awaited US Inflation Reports
European stock markets saw a modest retreat on Tuesday as investors absorbed corporate earnings updates and awaited the release of the latest US inflation reports. At 03:15 ET (07:15 GMT), Germany’s DAX index traded 0.1% lower, and France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.1%, while the UK’s FTSE 100 gained 0.1%. Despite …
Read More »Gold Prices Rebound Slightly in Asian Trading Amid Focus on US Inflation Data
Gold prices inched up in Asian trading on Tuesday, recovering from recent losses as market attention remained fixed on the impending release of US inflation data, which could provide further insights into the trajectory of interest rates. Despite showing some strength last week, gold remained below its record levels reached …
Read More »Asia’s Stock Markets Tread Water Ahead of U.S. Inflation Figures
Asian markets treaded cautiously on Tuesday, with most stocks maintaining a narrow range as investors awaited key U.S. inflation data, while Chinese markets faced pressure as another major property developer defaulted on bond payments. Reflecting a lack of decisive movements on Wall Street, regional markets exhibited subdued activity as traders …
Read More »Q1 Financial Insights: A Global Market Overview
In defiance of prevailing concerns over escalating interest rates and anticipated delays in their mitigation until mid-year, US stocks have orchestrated a resolute ascent since the dawn of 2024. Amidst a landscape where inflation remains static, yet optimism for its eventual ebb extends, the stock market has burgeoned, boasting a …
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