Gold is +1.48 up during the US session on Friday, trading at USD 2,624.51. Gold prices have recently reached unprecedented heights, sparking renewed interest in the precious metal. While the exact reasons for this surge remain somewhat elusive, several key factors are likely contributing to the bullish sentiment. This analysis …
Read More »Mercedes-Benz Shares Plummet Following Profit Warning
German automaker Mercedes-Benz has issued a profit warning, attributing the decline to a significant weakening of demand in the Chinese market. This announcement has caused a sharp drop in the company’s share price.The company has revised its full-year profit outlook downward, citing a “further deterioration” of Chinese consumer demand. The …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, September 19
Following the FOMC, the US Dollar Index (DXY) returned to the 100.50 zone while retaining its gloomy outlook. Harker of the Fed isn’t scheduled to talk until the end of the week. As selling pressure on the US dollar increased, the EUR/USD strengthened its gain from Wednesday and returned to …
Read More »Does Oil Price Try To Defy Market Fundamentals?
WTI futures were trading at $70.98 per barrel. WTI prices are lower by 3.35% so far this year. In the past 24 hours, Brent futures have increased by 1.95% to trade at $74.11/bbl. Brent prices have dropped by 6.26% so far this year. Although prices for West Texas Intermediate have …
Read More »USD/CAD weakens as investors await BoC’s Macklem speech
The USD/CAD pair is trading down on Friday morning in the Asian session, at 1.3560. The USD is still being hurt by predictions that the Fed may lower rates again this year. The commodity-linked Loonie is supported by rising crude oil prices. During Friday’s early Asian session, the USD/CAD pair …
Read More »Explainer: Fed’s Rate Cut Impacts stocks, crypto and other investments
The Federal Reserve has lowered interest rates at its Sept. 17-18 meeting, decreasing the federal funds rate by 50 basis points to 4.75 to 5.0%. This is likely the first of a string of rate cuts that should help buoy the U.S. economy. Interest rates are one of the biggest …
Read More »Dow Jones Soars to Fresh Heights
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) continued its remarkable ascent, reaching yet another all-time high on Thursday. This surge, driven by the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) recent interest rate cut and robust economic indicators, underscores the prevailing bullish sentiment in the market. The Fed’s decision to lower interest rates by 50 …
Read More »Fed’s Aggressive Rate Cut Boost EUR/USD Amidst ECB Uncertainty
The EUR/USD currency pair experienced a volatile trading session on Thursday, with the euro initially gaining ground against the US dollar before surrendering much of its intraday gains. The market’s reaction was primarily driven by the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) aggressive interest rate cut and diverging expectations regarding the European Central …
Read More »Pound Sterling Surges Following BoE’s Rate Decision
The Bank of England (BoE) has maintained interest rates at 5% following a split decision within its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). Despite inflationary pressures easing, the MPC opted to hold rates steady, signaling a cautious approach to monetary policy.The decision has had a significant impact on the pound sterling, which …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session: FOMC’s Rate Cut Rearranges Market Conditions
The US Dollar Index (DXY) weakened to the 100.20 region, just to rebound afterwards and reclaim the 101.00 hurdle and beyond in the wake of the FOMC event. The usual weekly Initial Jobless Claims are due on September 19, seconded by the Philly Fed Manufacturing Index, the CB Leading Index, …
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