2024 has been a year of unprecedented growth for Wall Street, fueled by a confluence of factors, most notably the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. AI stocks, led by giants like Nvidia, have soared, capturing investor imagination with the promise of transformative technological advancements. However, the current euphoria surrounding AI may …
Read More »Extensive Efforts to Avert a US Government Shutdown Before Midnight
US House Speaker Mike Johnson will attempt to pass what is known as a “temporary plan” later on Friday, involving a funding bill for the federal government at current debt levels. This plan includes certain provisions aimed at garnering public support and avoiding the US from suspending its debt ceiling …
Read More »PCE DaExplainer: Cooling Inflation Offers Glimmer of Hope, But Fed Remains Cautious
The latest inflation data provides a glimmer of hope in the ongoing battle against rising prices. The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, showed a modest increase of 0.1% in November, translating to an annual rate of 2.4%. This reading, while still above the …
Read More »Trump announces new plan to avoid government shutdown, lift US debt ceiling
President-elect Donald Trump has announced a new plan to fund the government and lift the debt ceiling, a day before a government shutdown. He praised Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans for coming to a “very good Deal,” urging Congress to swiftly pass it in votes as soon as Thursday …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session
Central Banks Hold Steady, US Core PCE in Focus The Bank of England and the Bank of Japan both held interest rates steady at their respective policy meetings. While the BoE’s decision had a limited impact on the Pound, the BoJ’s rate hold weighed heavily on the Yen.With a relatively …
Read More »GBP/USD Plummets Amidst Strong US Data and Rising Yields
The GBP/USD currency pair experienced a sharp decline, falling over 60 pips, as robust US economic data and a surge in Treasury yields bolstered the US Dollar. The pair flirted with the crucial 1.2500 support level.US Economic Strength Fuels Dollar DemandKey US economic indicators pointed to a strong economy. Initial …
Read More »XAU/USD Defies Climbing T-Yields As Fed Signals Future Rate Cut Path
Following the Fed’s less dovish stance, gold records gains of more than $0.20. According to statistical data, the US economy grew 3.1% year over year in Q3. Gold’s attractiveness as a safe-haven asset in times of uncertainty is increased by the possibility of a US government shutdown. The price of …
Read More »US Treasury Yields Rise on Fed’S Policy Outlook
US Treasury yields saw a significant uptick on Thursday, driven by the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision released on Wednesday and a speech by Federal Open Market Committee Chairman Jerome Powell during the subsequent press conference.The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note climbed to 4.577%, up from the previous …
Read More »Bitcoin Attempts to recover Despite Recent Selloff
The Bitcoin market demonstrated resilience on Thursday, recovering some of its losses from the previous day’s decline. Prices stabilized near the $100,000 level, with a notable rebound of approximately $2,000, suggesting a strong underlying demand for the cryptocurrency. The most famous cryptocurrency traded at $102,300 earlier on Thursday, before sliding …
Read More »US Stocks Attempt to Recover from Fed’s Rate Path Shock
US stocks have been recovering since the opening of Wall Street trading on Thursday from their worst decline in several months, which was triggered by a Federal Reserve statement that hinted at a slower pace of interest rate cuts. This came after the Fed announced a 25 basis point rate …
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