Cautiously Optimistic Outlook for 2025: Navigating Interest Rates and InflationThe US economy defied recession predictions in 2024, demonstrating robust growth, moderating inflation, and improved efficiency. While a “soft landing” remains the prevailing expectation, several key factors will shape the economic landscape in 2025.Evolving Role of the Federal ReserveThe Federal Reserve’s …

Gold prices are holding steady above $2,630 per ounce as the US Dollar maintains its strength. The Federal Reserve has signaled a slower pace of interest rate cuts next year, reducing upward pressure on Gold. This, coupled with the recent rise in US Treasury yields, is weighing on the precious …

Turkey’s central bank recently made a significant policy shift, cutting its key interest rate by 2.5 percentage points to 47.5%. This marks the first rate cut in nearly two years, a move that has raised eyebrows among economists given the country’s ongoing struggle with high inflation. The bank’s decision was …

Financial markets are poised for a challenging 2025, navigating corporate transformations, geopolitical uncertainties, and economic resilience. Key factors like government policies, market dynamics, and global events will significantly impact major sectors including oil, gold, the US dollar, and cryptocurrencies.The US election outcome could trigger a long-term economic upswing, driven by …

The financial markets are entering a period of reduced trading activity in the coming two weeks as investors observe the holiday season and the approach of the New Year. During this time, market participants will continue to assess the Federal Reserve’s adjustments to monetary policy as announced at the final …

Dollar Remains Resilient as Holiday Trading CommencesThe US Dollar Index (DXY) edged higher on Monday, extending its recent winning streak, as cautious trading characterized the start of the holiday-shortened week. Investor risk appetite appeared subdued, with market volumes contracting ahead of the Christmas holiday. Key economic data releases this week …

The oil market saw a major decline as a number of bearish factors combined to cause crude prices to drop precipitously. An impending supply glut and worries about a worldwide economic slowdown, especially in China, have clouded the outlook for the oil market. The tight market conditions earlier this year …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) kicked off the Christmas trading week on a subdued note, reflecting a confluence of factors that are currently weighing on market sentiment. A disappointing report on US Durable Goods Orders, coupled with the holiday-shortened trading week, has created a challenging environment for the blue-chip …

The EUR/USD currency pair experienced a sharp decline at the beginning of the week, falling by 0.35% to trade near the 1.0400 level. This marked a reversal of the modest gains observed in the preceding sessions, highlighting the persistent bearish sentiment dominating the market. The 20-day Simple Moving Average (SMA), …

Gold prices are currently facing headwinds, trading below $2,600 per ounce. This decline coincides with a strengthening US dollar, driven by a confluence of factors. The US equity market has experienced a downturn, with all three major indices trading lower, dampening risk appetite and bolstering demand for the safe-haven US …