Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Lisa Cook noted on Wednesday that while she views the overall economic outlook within the US as fairly balanced, the Fed might get forced into a pause on rate cuts if inflation progress slows down while employment remains solid.Key QuotesIf the labour market and …
Read More »GBP/USD Retreats After UK CPI
The GBP/USD pair experienced a sharp decline following the release of hotter-than-expected UK inflation data. This unexpected surge in inflation has heightened expectations of a less accommodative monetary policy stance from the Bank of England.Unless the pair can reclaim the 1.2700 level, the bearish trend is likely to persist. A …
Read More »Is Eurozone’s Debt Crisis Looming?
The specter of a Eurozone sovereign debt crisis is once again haunting the continent. A confluence of factors, including elevated debt levels, sluggish growth, and fiscal slippage, has created a perfect storm that threatens to undermine the bloc’s economic stability. The European Central Bank (ECB) has sounded the alarm, highlighting …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session
The US Dollar traded sideways on Wednesday, November 20th, as geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine continued to dominate market sentiment. Investors sought safety in the US Dollar, driving demand for the currency. However, a decline in US Treasury yields tempered the greenback’s strength.Key economic events to watch this week …
Read More »Gold Prices Surge Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
Gold prices rallied to a one-week high on Tuesday, trading now at $2630.38, up +0.72%, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine. The Kremlin’s announcement of a revised nuclear doctrine, which views attacks from non-nuclear states backed by nuclear powers as joint attacks, sparked investor concerns. As a …
Read More »Dow Jones Stumbles on Geopolitical Tensions
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) experienced a volatile day on Tuesday, initially plunging to 42,850 due to escalating geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine. While markets broadly recovered, the Dow Jones remained under pressure, closing over 150 points lower.Key Factors:Russian Nuclear Threat: Russian President Vladimir Putin’s warning about lowering …
Read More »Fed’s Schmid: Large fiscal deficits won’t cause inflation as Fed will raise rates
Jeffrey Schmid, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas, expressed optimism on Tuesday, saying he thinks both employment and inflation are moving toward their target levels. The Fed policymaker did, however, warn investors that although the Fed is not preparing any preventative measures for potential government policies in the …
Read More »Could Bitcoin Hit $100,000 This week?
Bitcoin price consolidates between $87,000 and $93,000 after reaching a new all-time high of $94,000 breaking the previous $93,265, recorded last week. Reports highlight that investors may delay rotating into altcoins as BTC shows potential to reach the $100K milestone. Once more attracting the interest of investors all around, Bitcoin …
Read More »Can Trump’s administration influence interest rates?
Trump’s administration has been criticized for potentially meddling with the Fed’s decisions about the US monetary policy. However, there is little Trump could do to threaten the Fed’s independence. Trump and some of his allies have suggested that Trump should be allowed to comment on interest rates, but this would …
Read More »Safe-Haven Currencies Surge as Geopolitical Tensions Escalate
Global Markets React to Russia’s Nuclear Doctrine UpdateGlobal financial markets experienced significant volatility on Tuesday, November 19th, as Russia’s revision of its nuclear doctrine sparked concerns about escalating geopolitical tensions. Investors flocked to safe-haven assets, driving up the value of currencies like the U.S. dollar, Swiss franc, and Japanese yen. …
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