Standard Chartered raised anticipation regarding Bitcoin’s price during the remaining months in 2024, the bank sees the new estimate on the back of exchange-traded funds, broadly known as ETFs, driven positive market conditions. The bank previously predicted that Bitcoin could hit $100,000 by year-end. The current estimate is even higher …
Read More »Oil Soars on Mounting Supply Concerns, WTI Hits 16-Week High
Oil prices are rallying, reaching their highest point since last November. West Texas Intermediate (WTI), a leading indicator for American crude, surpassed the $82 per barrel mark for the first time in months.This surge is fueled by escalating concerns about a potential oil shortage. Despite record output from non-OPEC nations …
Read More »RBA Rate Decision: Holding Steady Amid Tax Cuts, Uncertain Fed Stance
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is set to announce its interest rate decision on Tuesday, March 19th, 2024, at 2:30 PM Sydney time. This decision will be closely watched by businesses, borrowers, and investors for its impact on the Australian economy.Market Expectation: Holding ScenarioFinancial markets overwhelmingly anticipate the RBA …
Read More »US Stock Market Rebounds Led by Tech Surge
The stock market closed higher on Monday, reversing recent losses, particularly in the tech sector. This shift came as investors awaited developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and upcoming guidance from the Federal Reserve. Market Gains: All major indices rose. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.2%, the S&P 500 climbed …
Read More »Gold Inches Upward as Investors Eye Cautious Fed Move
Gold prices edged higher on Monday, reflecting market prudence ahead of pivotal events including the highly anticipated FOMC meeting on Wednesday. The yellow metal (XAU/USD) gained roughly 0.2% in early New York afternoon trading, finding support near the technical level of $2150. At the time of writing, the precious spot …
Read More »US Dollar Starts Policy Decision’s Week with Gains
The dollar is seeing gains ahead of FOMC decision. The DXY Index is 0.16% up on the day, trading at 103.612 at the time of writing. As for the broader context for this performance, FOMC decision will attempt to maintain balancing between inflation and growth.Despite recent gains, the DXY remains …
Read More »Canadian Dollar Braces for Busy Week: Central Banks in Focus
The Canadian Dollar began the new trading week cautiously on Monday, as investors are preparing for a whirlwind of policy decisions by central banks around the world, which could significantly impact the Loonie’s price action. The Loonie is 0.04% up on the day, trading at 1.354 at the time of …
Read More »Why this week’s statements by Janet Yellen on inflation matter
This week’s statements by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen hold immense importance due to their impact on the US economy, financial markets, and public perception. Let’s dissect the context and delve deeper into why her words matter:Headline Inflation TrendsIn February, headline inflation fell to 3.2 percent year-over-year, a substantial improvement from …
Read More »Bitcoin’s Big Event: Halving Explained
Bitcoin’s price has been surging recently, and with the upcoming “halving” event in April, there’s a lot of expectations about what it might mean for the future price of the most famous crypto asset. But what exactly is this halving, and how will it influence Bitcoin’s value? Scarcity Principle: Fewer …
Read More »Stock Market Falls on Inflation Worries Ahead of Fed Meeting
The stock market closed lower on Friday, marking the second week of losses, in a row. This decline comes as investors remain concerned about inflation, with key data points earlier this week raising doubts about the Federal Reserve’s plans to loosen monetary policy. Market Recap • The S&P 500 dropped …
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