The Pound Sterling has been under significant pressure in recent days, with the GBP/USD pair struggling to maintain its footing above the 1.2500 level. This decline can be attributed to a combination of factors, including disappointing UK economic data and escalating geopolitical tensions.Weak Economic Fundamentals Weigh on the PoundRecent economic …
Read More »Coinbase plans to list more meme coins amid regulatory optimism
According to Tom Duff Gordon, vice president of Coinbase, the exchange will probably be able to provide services for smaller cryptocurrency tokens, such as meme coins. Because of his pro-crypto position, the executive expects industry expansion and regulatory certainty under Donald Trump’s administration. The SEC has accused Coinbase of running …
Read More »Oil Markets Eying Weekly Gains Following PMI Data
Crude Oil prices rebounded after a volatile Friday, driven by a surge in the US dollar and positive economic indicators from the United States. The US Dollar Index hit a two-year high, benefiting from the weaker Eurozone economy and strong US economic data.The geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine continue …
Read More »Bitcoin’s Bullish Run: A New Era Dawns
Bitcoin, the world’s pioneering cryptocurrency, continues its relentless ascent, nearing the historic $100,000 mark. This unprecedented surge, which began just weeks ago, has propelled the digital asset to new heights, captivating investors and industry experts alike.The timing of this bullish run is no coincidence. It coincides with the election of …
Read More »Gold Prices Soar Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Gold prices have surged for the fourth consecutive day, surpassing the 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) of $2,660 due to global unrest and reports of Russia’s potential Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) launch. The US economic data suggests a strong jobs market, with the XAU/USD trading at $2,672 at weekly highs, …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session
Market Focus Shifts to Japan and Global PMIsThe US Dollar continued its upward trend, reaching new 2024 highs. This was driven by a combination of factors, including a weakening risk appetite and ongoing geopolitical tensions.Key Events on Friday, November 22nd:• US: Flash S&P Global Manufacturing and Services PMIs, final Michigan …
Read More »Dow climbs as US dollar softens
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed sharply higher on Thursday, surging over 600 points. This significant gain marks a rebound from a recent market pullback and reflects renewed investor optimism. Key factors driving the rally include a robust job market, as evidenced by the decline in weekly jobless claims, and …
Read More »US Dollar Steadies Following Jobless Jobless Claims as Fed Hints at Easing
The US Dollar traded flat on Thursday, hovering around 106.50 on the DXY index. This comes after New York Fed President John Williams suggested that inflation is cooling, potentially paving the way for a future interest rate cut.Key Market Movers:Jobless Claims: Weekly jobless claims came in lower than expected, but …
Read More »Explainer: Fed’s slower pace easing may disappoint borrowers
The Federal Reserve’s once straightforward path towards interest rate cuts has taken a more winding route. While expectations were high for multiple rate reductions in 2024, recent economic developments and policy shifts have led to a more cautious stance from the central bank. A Cautious ToneFed Chair Jerome Powell has …
Read More »Fed’s Goolsbee Sees Delaying rate cuts would make sense
In response to inflation that is reportedly approaching the Fed’s 2% objective, Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee spoke to newswires on Thursday about the future pace of Fed rate decreases. Key QuotesInflation is on its way down to 2%.The labor market is close to stable, full …
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