As the Federal Open Market Committee prepares to announce its January 2025 monetary policy decision, the financial world is watching closely. The Fed’s actions will hinge on the interplay of inflation, economic growth, and labour market dynamics, with global risks and fiscal policy adding further complexity. This decision comes at …
Read More »BoC Rate Cut Undermined: Trade War Clouds Canadian Dollar Outlook
The BoC, facing slowing global growth and domestic economic challenges, is expected to lower interest rates to stimulate economic activity. Lower borrowing costs can encourage investment and consumption, thereby boosting economic growth. However, the potential for increased tariffs on Canadian goods could significantly undermine these efforts.The Bank of Canada is …
Read More »Euro Weakens as US Dollar Strengthens on Trade Tension Concerns
The euro declined on Tuesday, pressured by a strengthening US dollar, which benefited from statements by US President Donald Trump regarding trade policies. These statements highlighted the possibility of tightening existing restrictions on US imports from abroad. The EUR/USD pair dropped to 1.0430 compared to the previous day’s close of …
Read More »GBP/USD Drops as Trump’s Tariff Threat Boosts US Dollar
The GBP/USD pair tumbled as President Trump’s proposed tariffs on various industries raised fears of a trade war. The US Dollar Index climbed 0.4% to 107.86, pressuring GBP/USD amid increased market risk aversion. The US saw a significant drop in Durable Goods Orders and Consumer Confidence, while inflation expectations rose. …
Read More »Treasury Bond Yields Rise on Expectations of Slower Rate Cuts
Treasury bond yields continued to climb, buoyed by statements from U.S. President Donald Trump threatening to raise tariffs on all U.S. imports as part of a renewed comprehensive trade policy framework for the new administration, which will rely more on trade restrictions and protectionist tariffs.The yield on the 10-year U.S. …
Read More »U.S. Stocks Attempt to Recover Following Deepseek Shock
U.S. stocks began to regain footing on Tuesday following the shock caused by China’s DeepSeek, which announced an AI application that rivals the expensive applications developed by European and American companies, but at a much lower cost.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose to 44,747 points, adding about 0.2% or 51 …
Read More »XAU/USD Declines 1% On Profit-taking, Broad Stock Selloff
Gold prices experienced a decline of over 1% on Monday, falling below the $2,750 level. This downturn was primarily driven by a confluence of factors. Firstly, profit-taking by investors contributed significantly to the gold price decline. Secondly, the emergence of DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence firm, triggered a broader market …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session: Will Fresh Data Help the US Dollar?
The US Dollar began the week on a weaker note as markets grappled with the potential impact of further tariffs and anticipated the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting. The US Dollar Index (DXY) experienced moderate losses, although it partially recovered after touching a low near 107.00. Meanwhile, the Euro strengthened against …
Read More »Why has China’s DeepSeek crept to news headlines all of a sudden?
The AI landscape has been shaken by the sudden emergence of DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence company that has rapidly gained traction with its powerful and surprisingly affordable AI chatbot. This development has sent shockwaves through the tech world, impacting stock prices and raising questions about the future of AI …
Read More »Bitcoin Suffers 10% Loss Amidst Profit-Taking
Bitcoin has continued to decline since the opening of trading on Monday, influenced by a decrease in optimism sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s decisions and executive orders, all of which favor cryptocurrencies and support the sector. Bitcoin also benefited recently from executive orders related to inflation.The world’s most widely …
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