On Wednesday, U.S. bond yields began to climb after shedding pressures they had been under, as markets awaited the Federal Reserve’s decision and remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at a press conference following the central bank’s announcement at the conclusion of its two-day meeting.It is widely expected that …
Read More »What’s Next for Federal Interest Rates in 2025?
Economic Projections and Policy SignalsThe Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate statement comes paired with the “dot plot”—a snapshot of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) members’ votes on the future trajectory of interest rates. Recent projections suggest the central bank may lean toward fewer rate cuts than earlier forecasts implied, …
Read More »U.S. Futures Edge Higher as Markets Await Fed Decision
U.S. stock index futures inched up on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s rate decision and its updated economic outlook for clues on the trajectory of monetary policy. Market Snapshot (06:40 ET / 10:40 GMT): Dow Jones Futures: +45 points (+0.1%) S&P 500 Futures: +15 points (+0.3%) Nasdaq 100 …
Read More »Oil Prices Slide as U.S.-Russia Ceasefire Fuels Oversupply Concerns
Oil prices declined in Asian trading on Wednesday, extending losses from the previous session as a U.S.-Russia agreement on a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine’s energy sector, along with rising crude inventories, raised fears of an oversupplied market. Key Factors Behind the Decline: U.S.-Russia Ceasefire Agreement: Russian President Vladimir Putin and …
Read More »Gold Hits Record High as Safe Haven Demand Surges
Gold prices climbed to a fresh record high in Asian trading on Wednesday, supported by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, uncertainty over U.S. trade policies, and an upcoming Federal Reserve decision. Key Drivers of Gold’s Rally: Geopolitical Tensions: The collapse of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire increased safe-haven demand. Limited progress …
Read More »Bank of Japan Holds Rates at 0.5%, Signals More Hikes Ahead
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 0.5% on Wednesday, as widely expected, while warning that underlying inflation is set to rise in the coming months—a scenario that could justify further rate hikes. Key Takeaways: Policy Decision: The BOJ maintained its overnight rate at 0.5%, …
Read More »Dow Jones tries to recover ahead of Fed decision 19/3/2025
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Read More »CAD trying to make up for the losses 19/3/2025
The Canadian dollar successfully reached the anticipated bearish targets during Monday’s trading session, hitting a low of 1.4265 after achieving the 1.4270 target. From a technical standpoint, the 4-hour chart indicates that the pair found solid support around 1.4260, prompting a minor bullish rebound. The stochastic indicator has entered the …
Read More »GBP outperforms USD 19/3/2025
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Read More »Oil breaks intraday support 19/3/2025
U.S. crude oil futures have staged a strong rebound, aligning with the anticipated positive outlook from the latest technical analysis. A breakout above $67.20 acted as a catalyst, driving prices higher to a peak of $68.45 per barrel. From a technical perspective, the outlook remains cautious with a slight bearish …
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