The US dollar continued its upward trajectory following the opening of Wall Street trading on Thursday, buoyed by positive economic data on growth and employment in the United States.The dollar index, which measures the performance of the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, rose to 101.31 points compared …
Read More »Mixed PCE Inflation Data Could Create More Market Uncertainty
The US Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) Price Index, a key inflation gauge for the Federal Reserve, presented a mixed picture in June 2024.Headline PCE Eases, Core PCE Holds Steady:The headline PCE inflation rate, which includes both food and energy prices, came in slightly lower than expected for the second consecutive …
Read More »BTC Rebounds as Bulls Aim for $62,000 Ahead of Hoped PCE’s Relief
Bitcoin price surged by 3% as US economic data aligned with expectations, boosting investor confidence. Amid a market environment characterized by thin liquidity and a potential for predatory behavior, Bitcoin bulls are targeting a price level of $62,000. The recent surge of 3% in BTC price, fueled by US macro …
Read More »USD/JPY recovers ahead of PCE Inflation Data
The USD/JPY pair recovered and is trading 0.44%, at 145.21 at the time of writing. Earlier on Thursday’s trading, the pair remains confined below the crucial resistance level of 145.00, reflecting a cautious stance from investors ahead of the highly anticipated US Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) inflation report for July. …
Read More »Oil Prices Decline on Smaller-Than-Expected Drop in US Inventories
Oil futures concluded Wednesday’s trading session in the red, influenced by a decline in U.S. oil inventories that was smaller than market expectations. Concerns over Chinese demand also weighed on prices, despite worries about potential supply shortages due to potential reductions in output from the Middle East and Libya.West Texas …
Read More »Nvidia: Q2 earnings exceed Wall Street expectations
Nvidia has announced a significant $50 billion stock buyback. This decision was made by the company’s board of directors and was announced alongside the company’s fiscal second-quarter earnings, which exceeded Wall Street expectations.Nvidia has already returned $15.4 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and cash dividends during the first half …
Read More »Fed’s Bostic: Inflation has more room to decline
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Bostic has stated that inflation still has further to fall. He emphasized the need for the central bank to wait for additional data before considering interest rate cuts.Bostic expressed confidence in the solid state of employment, despite the historical context. He stressed the importance …
Read More »BTC declines, ETH dashes hopes for a long-term upswing
Ethereum’s recent price plunge has shattered hopes of a sustained uptrend. The cryptocurrency has fallen below its rising trendline, indicating a reversal of bullish momentum. Ethereum’s current price of approximately $2,400 is dangerously low for the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. This breakdown has pushed the asset below the critical …
Read More »Oil Prices Remain Range-Bound Amidst Libyan Uncertainty
Despite the potential for significant disruptions in Libyan oil supplies and heightened tensions in the Middle East, oil prices have remained relatively stable. Traders have largely discounted the threat of supply shortages, focusing instead on factors such as weak demand from China, the risk of a broader economic slowdown, and …
Read More »EUR/USD: Rate Cuts, Economic Uncertainty in Volatile Dance
The Euro has faced a tumultuous week, with its value against the US Dollar fluctuating significantly. This volatility can be attributed to a confluence of factors, including the European Central Bank’s (ECB) monetary policy stance, economic indicators, and market sentiment. The EUR/USD pair is trading at 1.1128 at the time …
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