The Canadian Dollar weakened against the US Dollar on Thursday, extending its recent consolidation phase. A lack of significant economic data releases from Canada left the Loonie vulnerable to market shifts.USD/CAD traded near multi-year highs, hovering around the 1.4400 level. While US Retail Sales and Initial Jobless Claims showed some …

Gold prices surged above the $2,700 mark on Thursday and is trading even above this level, at $2,714 at the timee of writing. This bold price action is certainly fueled by a weaker US Dollar and declining US Treasury yields. This rally comes amidst mixed economic data from the United …

The Euro has capitalized on the US Dollar’s decline, which fell below the 109.00 mark on the US Dollar Index, a measure of the greenback’s performance against a basket of six major currencies. This occurred despite the outcome of the European Central Bank’s December meeting.The Euro/Dollar pair rose to 1.0301, …

Could Los Angeles fires impact the US economy or push inflation higher? The recent devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have ignited concerns beyond the immediate human and environmental toll. Economists warn that these infernos will not only scorch the land but also fan the flames of inflation, further complicating the …

Wall Street Banks: A Tide of Profits Lifted All BoatsThe fourth quarter of 2024 witnessed a surge in profitability for major Wall Street banks, driven by a confluence of favorable factors. Morgan Stanley, the bellwether of the industry, led the charge with a more than doubling of profits, fueled by …

U.S. retail sales demonstrated continued strength in December, driven by robust consumer demand for motor vehicles and a broad range of other goods. This positive data, coupled with a strong labor market, reinforces the Federal Reserve’s cautious approach to interest rate cuts.The Commerce Department reported a 0.4% increase in retail …

The US Dollar weakened on Wednesday following the release of the December Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which showed a milder-than-expected rise in inflation. This tempered expectations for further aggressive interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve, prompting a reassessment of the economic outlook and a cautious shift in market …

US Dollar weakened on Wednesday, extending its recent corrective decline. The release of the December Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which largely met market expectations, provided further impetus for the dollar’s weakness. This fueled speculation that the Federal Reserve may maintain its current interest rate stance, potentially opening the door …

Both the CPI data and the results from a few major financials are celebrated by the major US stock indices. When the CPI and PPI are combined, analysts predict that the core PCE will be announced later this month at 0.19%, slightly below the 0.2% threshold. The MoM’s three- and …

Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire agreement in Gaza as part of a deal to release Israeli hostages held in Gaza, according to a recent announcement by the Palestinian Hamas movement. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announced the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, preempting the official announcement of the truce via …