The New York Stock Exchange said that technical issue is related to a mechanism designed to prevent stock prices from swinging wildly.On Monday, the New York Stock Exchange said Monday’s technical issue is related to a mechanism designed to prevent stock prices from swinging wildly as Berkshire Hathaway and dozens …
Read More »White House Advisor Comments on PCE Data
Interviewed by Bloomberg TV, White House Advisor Jared Bernstein commented on the US economic scene post the key inflation released on Friday. Asked whether Americans are back to soft landing talk? Bernstein said that the consensus among many was that the kind of stall and disinflation in Q1 of this …
Read More »Why have gold prices retreated following PCE data?
Both spot gold and gold futures are down about -0.70 following the US PCE data released on 31/05/2024, the persistent question now is: “What factors and market drivers have recently impacted the performance of the precious metal?”Before we dive into the factors affecting their performance, let’s briefly understand the differences …
Read More »Dow Jones rebounds after a heavy week of losses
Dow Jones rebounds from lows near 38,000.00 after heavy backslide. Market sentiment recovering as rate cut hopes rise once again. US PCE Price Index inflation cools faster than expected. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) rebounded nearly 580 points on Friday as investor sentiment turned higher after US Personal Consumption …
Read More »Oil falls back in red territory following PCE figures
Crude prices gave up on previous attempts to avert losses and ultimately lost -0.69%, trading at $76.85 per barrel, the low of the North American session, while Brent dropped to $81.03 earlier in the day. At the time of writing, Crude Oil (WTI) trades at $77.31 and Brent Crude at …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, May 30
The US Dollar experienced a corrective movement on Thursday, which helped the risk complex recover some ground before the release of the US PCE and advanced inflation data for the euro area, which are all scheduled for Friday.CurrenciesThe USD Index (DXY) came under pressure and retreated from weekly highs past …
Read More »PCE Preview: Will Fed’s Hawkish Stance Continue?
Inflation is widely expected to record a slowdown in price growth in the United States, which could pave the way for the Federal Reserve to seriously consider cutting interest rates later this year.Meanwhile, US consumer income and spending readings may record signals that the US economy is not moving at …
Read More »Dell stock falls 8% despite positive Q1 earnings, revenues
Dell Technologies’ stock fell -8% in after-hours trading on Thursday, despite an all-around earnings beat in its first quarter. The company reported $22.24 billion in revenue and gains of $1.27 per share, beating analysts’ expectations by a large margin. Dell shares are up by over 120% year-to-date. The company’s earnings …
Read More »Fed officials comment on inflation ahead of key PCE data
Three monetary policymakers contributed their remarks and statements about the labour market, inflation and interest rate policy in the United States ahead of the PCE data that is expected on Friday.Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic noted on Thursday during an interview with Fox Business that the Atlanta …
Read More »Oil prices decline despite supply dip
Crude Oil prices have fallen back despite a sharp decline in US crude oil supplies, with West Texas Intermediate crude oil trading at $77.51 per barrel. Investor concerns are growing that a reported extension in OPEC cuts will be enough to prop up barrel bids. OPEC and its extended network …
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