Gold prices have surged for the fourth consecutive day, surpassing the 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) of $2,660 due to global unrest and reports of Russia’s potential Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) launch. The US economic data suggests a strong jobs market, with the XAU/USD trading at $2,672 at weekly highs, …
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Market Focus Shifts to Japan and Global PMIsThe US Dollar continued its upward trend, reaching new 2024 highs. This was driven by a combination of factors, including a weakening risk appetite and ongoing geopolitical tensions.Key Events on Friday, November 22nd:• US: Flash S&P Global Manufacturing and Services PMIs, final Michigan …
Read More »Dow climbs as US dollar softens
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed sharply higher on Thursday, surging over 600 points. This significant gain marks a rebound from a recent market pullback and reflects renewed investor optimism. Key factors driving the rally include a robust job market, as evidenced by the decline in weekly jobless claims, and …
Read More »US Dollar Steadies Following Jobless Jobless Claims as Fed Hints at Easing
The US Dollar traded flat on Thursday, hovering around 106.50 on the DXY index. This comes after New York Fed President John Williams suggested that inflation is cooling, potentially paving the way for a future interest rate cut.Key Market Movers:Jobless Claims: Weekly jobless claims came in lower than expected, but …
Read More »Explainer: Fed’s slower pace easing may disappoint borrowers
The Federal Reserve’s once straightforward path towards interest rate cuts has taken a more winding route. While expectations were high for multiple rate reductions in 2024, recent economic developments and policy shifts have led to a more cautious stance from the central bank. A Cautious ToneFed Chair Jerome Powell has …
Read More »Fed’s Goolsbee Sees Delaying rate cuts would make sense
In response to inflation that is reportedly approaching the Fed’s 2% objective, Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee spoke to newswires on Thursday about the future pace of Fed rate decreases. Key QuotesInflation is on its way down to 2%.The labor market is close to stable, full …
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US Dollar Strengthens as Market Reacts to Trump-Inspired Rally The US Dollar Index (DXY) rebounded on Thursday, November 21, approaching the 107.00 level as yields rose. This surge was fueled by renewed optimism stemming from Trump-related news.Key Economic Data and Fed SpeechesInvestors will be closely watching key economic indicators, including …
Read More »Dow Jones Treads Water Ahead of Key Events: Nvidia Earnings, Economic Data
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) commenced the week on a cautious note, hovering near the 43,000 mark. Investor sentiment remains subdued as market participants eagerly await two key events: Nvidia’s highly anticipated earnings report and the release of crucial economic indicators. Nvidia Takes Center StageChipmaker Nvidia is poised to …
Read More »Why Does Bitcoin Outshine Ethereum?
Bitcoin (BTC) has continued its impressive run, reaching new all-time highs and leaving Ethereum (ETH) trailing behind. This trend, which has persisted for the past two years, has sparked discussions about the underlying factors driving this price disparity.Institutional Investment and Market SentimentOne of the primary reasons for Bitcoin’s outperformance is …
Read More »US Dollar Strengthens on Hawkish Fed Stance
The US Dollar Index (DXY) has surged to near 106.70, driven by a combination of factors, primarily the Federal Reserve’s hawkish monetary policy stance and rising US Treasury yields.Fed’s Hawkish ToneFederal Reserve officials have adopted a cautious approach to potential rate cuts, citing persistent inflationary pressures and robust economic data. …
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