The US Dollar (USD) faced downward pressure following the release of August’s Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) data, a preferred inflation indicator for the Federal Reserve. The headline PCE inflation rate came in below expectations, suggesting a potential cooling in price pressures.The softer-than-anticipated inflation data has led to a reevaluation of …
Read More »US Stocks Extend Rally Amid Cooling Inflation
US equities continued their upward trajectory for a third consecutive week, buoyed by reassuring economic data that suggests a potential soft landing for the economy. Despite a minor pullback on Friday, investors remained optimistic as inflation indicators and consumer sentiment data painted a favorable picture. The S&P 500 index displayed …
Read More »ECB’s October Rate Cut Looms as Eurozone’s Inflation Eases
The European Central Bank’s (ECB) attention is shifting from inflation to economic growth, paving the way for a potential interest rate cut at its October meeting. Declining inflation rates in France and Spain, coupled with rising unemployment and economic stagnation in Germany, suggest that the Eurozone economy requires monetary policy …
Read More »Sterling Rebounds Following Softer US PCE Data
The Pound Sterling bounces back strongly above 1.3400 against the US Dollar after soft US PCE inflation data. The Sterling surged against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, buoyed by a surprising slowdown in US inflation. The unexpected decline in the Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index (PCE), the Federal Reserve’s …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, September 26
The Greenback navigated quite a bearish session on Thursday, giving away a big chunk of Wednesday’s gains despite higher yields and amidst a persistently firm sentiment in the risk-associated universe. The value of the US Dollar decreased significantly, which was good for riskier investments. The main focus will be on …
Read More »Gold Bulls Remain Cautious Ahead of US PCE Price Index
Gold prices, having recently reached a new all-time high, are currently facing a period of consolidation as investors await the release of the US Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) Price Index. While the market is anticipating a further easing of monetary policy by the Federal Reserve, the upcoming inflation data could …
Read More »Saudi Arabia’s Production Boost Weighs on WTI
The Global Oil Landscape ShiftsThe recent announcement from Saudi Arabia to increase oil production has sent ripples through the global energy market. West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, has been under pressure as a result.While Saudi Arabia’s decision to boost production offers a potential solution to global …
Read More »Potential Impact of Chinese Stimulus on Investor Portfolios
The latest decisions taken by Beijing to revitalize the Chinese economy are having a noteworthy impact on the international market. China’s economy, the second largest worldwide, has a lot of ramifications, particularly for Western businesses who have a lot of exposure to the area. Let’s examine how this stimulus can …
Read More »Strong US Economic Data Fuels Market Rally
The S&P 500 reached a new all-time high on Thursday, buoyed by positive economic indicators and strong corporate performance. This surge suggests a robust economy that may alleviate concerns about an aggressive Federal Reserve interest rate cut.Key Economic Indicators Point to a Healthy Economy: Several economic data points contributed to …
Read More »GBP/USD Recovers, Aims for 1.3400 on Upbeat Sentiment
GBP/USD gains 0.59%, trading at 1.3394 after rebounding from a daily low of 1.3312. Break above 1.3400 could push the pair towards the YTD high of 1.3437 and further resistance at 1.3500. Failure to reclaim 1.3400 may lead to testing the September 25 low of 1.3312.The Pound Sterling climbs over …
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