Gold prices have seen a recent surge, reaching a two-week high driven by a combination of factors. Geopolitical tensions, trade war fears, and anticipated rate cuts by major central banks have boosted safe-haven demand for gold. However, rising US bond yields and a stronger US Dollar have capped the precious …

The upcoming US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, scheduled for release on Wednesday, December 11th, is poised to significantly influence the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy decisions. While markets have been anticipating a 25 basis point rate cut in December, a higher-than-expected inflation reading could prompt the Fed to reconsider …

The US Dollar Index (DXY) has exhibited remarkable strength, driven by a confluence of factors. A robust US economy, characterized by a resilient job market, strong consumer spending, and robust corporate earnings, has underpinned the dollar’s appeal. The Federal Reserve’s aggressive monetary tightening, including interest rate hikes and quantitative tightening, …

The Australian dollar continued its decline, influenced by the interest rate decision announced by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) in the early hours of Tuesday. The decision included keeping the interest rate unchanged at the December meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee.   The AUD/USD pair dropped to 0.6376 …

The US stock market hung in a state of cautious optimism on Tuesday as investors awaited the release of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data on Wednesday. This crucial economic indicator will provide valuable insights into the trajectory of inflation and, consequently, the Federal Reserve’s forthcoming interest rate decision.The market’s …

EUR/USD pair declined to near 1.0520 on Tuesday as investors braced for key economic events, including the US inflation report and the ECB monetary policy meeting.ECB Expected to Cut RatesThe ECB is widely anticipated to reduce its Deposit Facility Rate by 25 basis points to 3% on Thursday. This would …

Yields on 10-year US Treasury bonds, considered a benchmark for global borrowing costs, rose to 4.241% compared to the previous day’s close of 4.203%. The yields on these government bonds had dropped to a daily low of 4.187% and reached a high of 4.249% during the trading session.The increase was …

The global financial markets are currently laser-focused on recent decisions and upcoming events that could significantly impact various asset classes. Investors are particularly attentive to the rate decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the anticipated US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report.Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) DecisionThe RBA …

As investors step into 2025, the financial landscape is poised for significant shifts across various asset classes. This overview is an attempt to delve into the expected trends for shares, cash, bonds, commodities, gold, and Bitcoin, providing a comprehensive understanding of what the new year might bring and could bring …

The USD/JPY pair defied its typical market correlation, rising in line with the U.S. dollar at the end of the first trading day of the new week. The U.S. dollar continued to benefit from geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the implications of U.S. employment data, and the anticipation of …