The dollar index rose on Wednesday after US economic data showed inflation increased for August, but did little to change expectations for the path of rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. The consumer price index increased by 0.6% last month, the largest gain since June 2022, as gasoline prices jumped. …
Read More »European stocks close down 0.4% as FTSE tries to hold on
European stocks closed down 0.4% on Wednesday, with investors anticipating the latest rate call from the ECB. Inflation remains a significant issue for national European central banks, with the Bank of England caught between a rock and a bigger rock.The German DAX and France’s CAC40 both ended trading down around …
Read More »WTI slides on surprising US inventories, stronger dollar
Following a surprising increase in US crude stocks and a 3.7% YoY increase in August, WTI is currently trading at $87.969, down 0.17% after losing 0.33% earlier during the US trading session. Contrary to forecasts, the most recent US crude oil stocks showed a 4 million barrel gain. According to …
Read More »Bitcoin price rests above $26,200 following key CPI print
The US headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 3.7% yearly in August, exceeding expectations, and core CPI annual inflation came in at 4.3%, in line with forecasts. Bitcoin price hovers above $26,200, with most of the crypto market noting a minor decline. The larger-than-expected rebound in prices leaves room …
Read More »Will ECB hike or keep interest rate unchanged?
The European Central Bank is set to announce its Monetary Policy Decision on September 14, and as the release time approaches, economists and researchers from 10 major banks predict a range of outcomes. Markets are split, with 26 analysts polled by Bloomberg seeing no change and 23 seeing a 25-bps …
Read More »Gold price seeking key move despite US CPI
The price of gold is seen under pressure as investors turn their attention to digest the most recent US inflation data due to worries that increase the chance of a last interest rate hike by the US central bank in the remaining months of 2023 could result from upside risks …
Read More »US dollar benefits from CPI print
The US dollar has moved into positive territory following Wednesday’s CPI reading, confirming another Fed rate increase. This week, the US Dollar Index turns green and is in positive territory; as the US Dollar Index is recording 104.730 at the time of writing Traders are seeking direction as they interpret …
Read More »Fast Steps By US, Allies On New Middle East Gas Supplies
The US and European allies are relocating to replace lost Russian gas supplies, with Egypt playing a crucial role in the new global oil and gas market order. Companies like Chevron, BP, Shell, and Italy’s Eni have been instrumental in securing a steady supply of gas from reliable new suppliers. …
Read More »US CPI estimates by major banks, strong headline amid surging energy prices
The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, the most significant indicator of inflation, is set to be released by the US Bureau of Labour Statistics on September 13. Economists and analysts of 10 major banks have provided estimates for the awaited US inflation print for August. The headline CPI is …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, September 12
It’s US CPI data’s day. The awaited readings are expected to trigger price actions across the board and are crucial before next week’s FOMC meeting. During the Asian session, Japan will release the Producer Price Index. Later, monthly UK GDP data is due, as well as Eurozone Industrial Production figures.The …
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