USD/CAD Surges as BoC Faces Pressure to Ease RatesThe Canadian Dollar (CAD) weakened against the US Dollar (USD) following the release of cooler-than-expected Canadian inflation data. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) declined to 1.6% annually in September, from 2.0% in August, and below estimates of 1.8%.Lower Inflation Signals Rate CutsThe …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session
Dollar Index (DXY) Soars, Dragging Down Major Pairs The US Dollar Index (DXY) continued its upward trajectory, breaching the 103.00 mark, driven by risk-off sentiment in the global market. Key economic indicators and speeches from Federal Reserve officials are scheduled for the day. The Euro (EUR/USD) weakened further, falling below …
Read More »Dow Jones hits fresh all-time high on earnings
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) surged to a new all-time high on Monday, surpassing 43,000 and extending its winning streak to five consecutive weeks. Investors are eagerly anticipating the upcoming earnings season and a busy week of economic data, including key US Retail Sales figures.JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo …
Read More »Gold prices decline under USD’s pressure
Gold has been declining since the opening of daily trading on Monday, pressured by the rise of the US dollar, which benefited from the decline in expectations of a 50-basis-point Federal Reserve interest rate cut, which led to a decline in fears that the US currency is close to exiting …
Read More »Bitcoin Soars Amid China’s Stimulus Uncertainty, US Presidential Speculations
Bitcoin’s price surged to a two-week high following China’s announcement of unclear fiscal stimulus measures. The uncertainty surrounding the scale of China’s economic efforts has sparked speculation that investors may shift their capital from Chinese equities to cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin.Adding to the bullish sentiment, rising odds for a pro-crypto …
Read More »Stronger US dollar drags EUR/USD lower
The Euro continued its downward spiral, hitting a new ten-week low on Monday. The currency depreciated by 0.25% against the US Dollar, breaching the 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA). This decline reflects the overall strengthening of the US Dollar and the weakening Euro.Investors are eagerly awaiting the release of the …
Read More »Research Forecasts Oil Prices to Hit $120 Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions
Citi Research has significantly increased its oil price forecast, predicting Brent crude to reach $120 per barrel by late 2024 and early 2025, primarily driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East.While this bullish outlook has garnered attention, Citi’s baseline forecast remains more conservative, projecting Brent crude prices at $74 …
Read More »Explainer: Why ECB’s rate cut could be risky
The European Central Bank is poised to make another interest rate cut this Thursday, just a few weeks after the last one. However, there are some compelling reasons why this move might be too risky.First, core inflation has been declining in part due to indirect effects of falling energy prices. …
Read More »Weekly Wrap: ECB, Earnings Reports in Focus
Global financial markets closed the week ending on Friday, October 11, with risk assets advancing over safe haven assets after US inflation data that highlighted a decline in price growth that would weigh heavily on interest rate cuts in the coming period. Markets are also awaiting developments in monetary policy …
Read More »Markets’ Weekly Recap
Global financial markets ended the week ending October 11 with risk assets prevailing over safe haven assets after successive batches of US inflation data highlighted a decline in price growth that would weigh heavily on interest rate cuts in the coming period. Markets are also awaiting developments in monetary policy …
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