Gold prices have fallen to $2,457 after reaching an all-time high of $2,483 because of profit-taking. Fed officials, led by Governor Christopher Waller, signal potential rate cuts, suggesting a downward trend for the Fed funds rate. The US Dollar Index drops to 103.72, its lowest level since March 2024, while …
Read More »No ECB’s surprise rate cut in July as focus shifts to September
In July, there won’t be any surprise rate cut, and all eyes are now on September. Following the June rate cut, the European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to keep interest rates unchanged during its July meeting. Policymakers emphasize that the June cut does not imply a linear reduction in …
Read More »Despite positive housing data, dovish Fed bets, US dollar retreats
The US dollar saw a decline, falling to its lowest level since March. Federal Reserve wagers are still skewed toward a dovish position, which affects the USD. Robust housing data was unable to stop this trend.On Thursday, the US Dollar measured by the DXY index saw an extension in its …
Read More »Canadian dollar retreats as markets reassess BoC rate decision
Investors are re-evaluating recent Canadian inflation data, causing the Canadian dollar to weaken ahead of the Bank of Canada’s crucial interest rate decision next week. While headline inflation dipped slightly, core inflation – a more reliable indicator of underlying price pressures – remained steady, raising concerns about a potential resurgence.BoC’s …
Read More »GBP/USD Surges After UK Inflation Data
The British Pound (GBP) surged in value during Wednesday’s trading session in New York. This jump came after the UK’s statistics office (ONS) released inflation data for June that was higher than expected. The report showed that overall inflation and inflation excluding certain items (core inflation) both went up in …
Read More »Should Investors Buy Tesla Now, or Wait to See?
Tesla’s stock defies typical analysis. While most companies see their value tied to financial performance, Tesla’s price is heavily influenced by excitement for its future prospects and the bold pronouncements of its CEO, Elon Musk. This has resulted in a stock price as volatile as a California wildfire, though it …
Read More »Gold Sets New Record High on US Rate Cut Hopes
Gold prices soared by more than 1.93% on Tuesday, fueled by intensifying expectations for a US interest rate cut in September. This sentiment gained momentum following the release of the latest US inflation data, which came in weaker than anticipated. The attempted assassination of former US President and Republican candidate …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, July 16
The US Dollar and the majority of riskier assets were essentially steady from Monday’s closing levels, despite the indecisive price action in the Forex market on Tuesday due to persistent anticipation of a rate cuts by the Fed in September.As Tuesday’s trading day came to a finish, the positive impact …
Read More »Fed’s Kugler: It will be appropriate to cut rate on cooling labour
Dr. Adriana Kugler, member of the Fed Board of Governors, pointed out on Tuesday that although inflationary pressures have undoubtedly decreased, the Fed still needs to complete some parts of the rate-cutting puzzle before it can move on rates.Key QuotesIf incoming data does not provide confidence that inflation is moving …
Read More »Dow Jones Gains 680 Points After Retail Sales Data
Dow Jones surged 1.7% in a single trading day as rate cut hopes accelerate. Easing US Retail Sales data reignited market bets of a September rate cut. Dow Jones sets a new record high for a second day in a row.Dow Jones surged to a second record-setting day in a …
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