The global financial landscape experienced significant shifts this week, primarily driven by the weakening US Dollar and fluctuating commodity prices. The US Dollar Index (DXY) plummeted to multi-day lows, breaking below the crucial 106.00 support level. This decline was primarily attributed to a combination of factors, including a decrease in …
Read More »XAU/USD Trades Higher Following GDP Data, But Weekly Loss Still Likely
The US economy continues to exhibit remarkable resilience, with the latest GDP figures confirming a robust growth trajectory. The Bureau of Economic Analysis reported a 2.8% expansion in the third quarter, a figure that aligns with the previous quarter’s growth rate. This sustained economic momentum, driven by consumer spending, is …
Read More »Stock Market Rally Paused Amid Further Uncertainity
The recent market downturn, particularly evident in the tech-heavy Nasdaq, has sparked widespread concern among investors. This decline can be attributed to a confluence of factors, including persistent inflationary pressures, the Federal Reserve’s aggressive monetary policy, geopolitical tensions, and shifting investor sentiment.Inflationary Headwinds and Fed’s Tightening GripDespite the Federal Reserve’s …
Read More »Is Us Economy Encountering A Stalled Recovery?
The US economy showed signs of resilience in early Q4, with consumer spending maintaining its upward trajectory. However, the persistent inflation above the Federal Reserve’s target rate casts a shadow over the economic outlook.Consumer Spending: A Bright SpotConsumer spending, the engine of the US economy, increased modestly in October, indicating …
Read More »FOMC Minutes Reflect Fed’s Cautious Stance:
The Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting minutes reveal a cautious approach to further interest rate cuts, reflecting a delicate balancing act between stimulating economic growth and taming inflation. Divided Fed While the Fed acknowledges that inflation is easing and the labour market remains strong, there is a growing divergence of …
Read More »Stubborn Inflation Ghost: PCE Data Haunts the Fed
The specter of persistent inflation continues to loom over the US economy, as evidenced by the latest Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) Price Index report. The core PCE, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, edged up to 2.8% year-over-year in October, defying expectations and raising concerns about the central bank’s ability …
Read More »US Dollar Pauses Following PCE Ahead Of Thanksgiving
The US Dollar embarked on a brief respite ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, with its recent rally pausing after the release of key economic data. While the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, came in line with expectations, it did little to alter market sentiment.A …
Read More »Tariffs on Canadian imports could drive up US fuel prices
US oil producers have warned that Donald Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on Canadian imports will drive up US fuel prices, as the US president-elect’s threats hit global markets. Trump proposed late on Monday a 25% tariff on all imports from Mexico and Canada, accusing the US’s closest neighbours of …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session
Dollar Strengthens as Trump Proposes Tariffs The US Dollar rallied on Tuesday, recovering from a bearish start to the week. A modest uptick in US Treasury yields and the announcement of potential tariffs on imports from key trading partners contributed to the Dollar’s strength.Key Economic Events US: The US Personal …
Read More »Investors Await FOMC Minutes, Core PCE
The Dollar Index (DXY) briefly traded above 108 on Friday, driven primarily by euro weakness rather than dollar strength. As we head into a short week due to the US Thanksgiving holiday, market participants are focused on key data releases, including the Federal Reserve’s November FOMC minutes and the core …
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