EUR/USD retreats below 1.1200, trading at 1.1131 at the time of writing, as the Euro responds to deepening worries over Eurozone economic growth. Earlier on Tuesday, the Euro has strengthened against the US Dollar as investors anticipate further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve (Fed). This trend is fueled …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, September 24, 2024
The global financial markets experienced a significant surge on Tuesday, buoyed by China’s aggressive stimulus measures and continued interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average both reached new all-time highs, while Chinese stocks soared in response to the economic stimulus.Key Drivers of …
Read More »Stock Market Higher on China’s Stimulus, Fed Rate Cuts
The US stock market continued its upward trajectory, with both the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting fresh record highs on Tuesday. This surge was primarily driven by China’s aggressive stimulus measures and ongoing Federal Reserve rate cuts.China’s Stimulus Ignites Global Markets:China’s announcement of a significant stimulus package, …
Read More »XAU hits a record high as US consumer confidence declines
Amidst a decline in US consumer confidence and a falling US dollar, gold reaches a new all-time high of $2,655, with XAU/USD trading at $2,651. Fed Governor Michelle Bowman suggests reducing interest rates gradually. Middle East geopolitical unrest also increases demand for gold as a safe haven, pushing the price …
Read More »China Launches Stimulus to Bolster Flagging Economy
China’s People’s Bank of China (PBOC) Governor Pan Gongsheng has announced plans to lower borrowing costs and allow banks to increase lending, following disappointing data that has raised expectations that the world’s second-largest economy will miss its 5% growth target this year. The move comes after a series of disappointing …
Read More »Macklem: BoC looks for continued easing of inflation to 2%
Bank of Canada (BoC) Governor Tiff Macklem noted early Tuesday that the BoC will continue to carefully watch consumer conditions in Canada, reiterating that the BoC’s timing and pace of rate cuts will be dependent on data.Key highlightsWith continued progress we’ve seen on inflation, it is reasonable to expect further …
Read More »US Dollar Weakened Following Soft Economic Data
The US Dollar experienced a decline in recent trading sessions, primarily driven by weaker-than-expected economic data. The release of the Consumer Confidence and Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index for September both fell below market expectations, suggesting a potential for more aggressive interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in the coming …
Read More »The Euro’s Resurgence Reflects Shifting Landscape for Global Currencies
The Euro has witnessed a remarkable resurgence in recent weeks, buoyed by increasing expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will significantly cut interest rates in the coming months. This shift in sentiment has been driven by a confluence of factors, including weakening economic indicators in both the US and Eurozone, …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, September 23
The US Dollar, once a stalwart symbol of global economic stability, has found itself in a state of flux following the Federal Reserve’s recent decision to cut interest rates. This strategic move, aimed at stimulating economic growth, has had far-reaching implications for the currency’s value and its role in the …
Read More »Intel’s Stock Surge: Further Hope Amid Economic Uncertainty
Intel’s recent stock surge, fueled by potential investments from Apollo Global Management and Qualcomm, has sent ripples of optimism through the technology sector. As the global economy navigates a complex landscape of economic uncertainties, Intel’s resurgence offers a glimmer of hope for investors and industry observers alike.Investors should closely monitor …
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