In January 2024, financial markets were active and turbulent, with investors initially rejoicing as inflation fell and sectors such as semiconductors saw big gains. However, a hawkish central bank and geopolitical concerns tempered confidence, while dropping oil prices and stricter investment conditions put adverse pressure on investors.Financial markets continued its …

The USD/JPY pair is climbing over 0.90% to 148.05 after a strong US jobs report and higher Treasury yields. January’s 353K job additions lessen Fed rate cut forecasts, indicating a tighter labour market.The US 10-year Treasury yield and Dollar Index signal robust confidence in the US economy. The pair is …

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose on Friday due to strong tech earnings and a stronger-than-expected jobs report. The broad market index added 1.3%, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.9%. Meta shares soared over 22% after defying analysts’ expectations. The company announced it will pay a quarterly dividend for the …

Consumer sentiment in the United States has hit its highest point since July 2021, with consumers anticipating increases in both inflation and personal income.According to the University of Michigan’s Surveys on Consumers, the index reached this level after a 13% month-over-month improvement in January, which was preceded by a 14% …

The US dollar has rallied and was able to hold on to gains after the January Jobs Report, with the US Dollar Index popping over 103 and on track to break 104 soon. At the time of writing the Dollar Index is at the 103.883 mark.The NFP report showed a …

The US Dollar Index retreated, putting the 103.00 support to the test, dropping back below the important 200-day SMA. On Friday, all eyes will be on January’s nonfarm payrolls, the unemployment rate, factory orders, and the final print of Michigan Consumer Sentiment.Renewed selling pressure in the dollar, combined with more …

The US Bureau of Labour Statistics will release its jobs report for January on Friday, February 2, and economists and researchers predict a 180,000 rise in Nonfarm Payrolls following the stronger-than-expected 216,000 recorded in December. Investors’ focus now shifts to Friday’s nonfarm payrolls for further clarity on the future of …

Crude oil prices were volatile on Thursday due to geopolitical concerns in the one direction towards calmer Middle East, and supply concerns in the other direction; triggering an earlier rally on the day. The likelihood of a negotiated ceasefire in Gaza is growing. The crude oil barrel counts from the …

The Canadian dollar was mixed against major currencies on Thursday, with some gains against the US dollar. Markets are settling following Wednesday’s Federal Reserve outing, which saw Chair Jerome Powell strike a more hawkish tone than expected, knocking equity markets lower and driving risk-off flows into the safe haven US …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose Thursday following a dismal day for the major averages after the Federal Reserve held steady on rates but signaled that a March cut is unlikely.The 30-stock Dow added market index climbed 211 points, or 0.5%, while S&P 500 added 0.7%. The Nasdaq Composite gained …