Bitcoin Dominance GrowsBitcoin (BTC) continued its upward trajectory, surpassing the $97,000 mark. This surge in BTC’s price has led to increased Bitcoin dominance, indicating a shift in investor preference towards the leading cryptocurrency. As a result, many altcoins have seen their prices decline relative to Bitcoin.Impact of the Tornado Cash …
Read More »US Dollar Stabilizes After Early Friday Weakness
The US Dollar Index (DXY) recovered from early Friday lows, trading near the 106.00 level. The index had dipped below this level as US markets opened on Black Friday after a holiday-shortened week.Key Factors Influencing the DXY:Hawkish Fed Stance: The Federal Reserve’s continued hawkish stance, signaling potential future rate hikes, …
Read More »Gold Shines Amidst Geopolitical Turmoil, Economic Uncertainty
Gold prices have surged in recent weeks, driven by a confluence of factors including escalating geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and a weakening US dollar. As investors seek safe-haven assets, gold has emerged as a preferred choice, reinforcing its traditional role as a hedge against inflation and market volatility.Geopolitical Tensions Fuel …
Read More »Santa Rally, Market Outlook for December 2024 and Beyond
As the year draws to a close, investors are keenly watching for the much-anticipated “Santa rally,” a phenomenon where stock markets tend to rise during the final trading days of December and the first two trading days of January. Historically, this period has seen positive momentum, driven by factors such …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session: Oil Rebounds, Gold Gains Amid Thanksgiving Holiday
Oil prices rebounded at the end of Thursday’s trading, benefiting from an exchange of accusations between Hezbollah and Israel over breaches of the ceasefire agreement reached in recent days.Geopolitical tensions and related concerns, particularly affecting financial markets and oil, escalated after Israeli tanks shelled areas in southern Lebanon on Thursday. …
Read More »Explainer: Key Economic Policies of Donald Trump
On January 20, 2025, President-elect Donald Trump will officially take office after winning the 2024 presidential election. This calls for a closer look at the key policies expected to be implemented by the Republican president upon assuming power. Trump’s policies primarily focus on imposing more protectionist measures, including tariffs on …
Read More »Canadian Dollar Benefits from Rising Oil Prices
On Thursday, the USD/CAD pair declined as the American currency pressured its Canadian counterpart, benefiting from the rise in global oil prices.The pair fell to 1.4015 compared to the previous day’s close of 1.4030. It reached its highest level on Thursday at 1.4031 and its lowest at 1.3998.Oil prices recovered …
Read More »Euro Continues to Decline Ahead of European Inflation Data
The euro ended Thursday’s trading on a downward trend, affected by pressure from the rising US dollar and anticipation of eurozone inflation data, which is expected to shed more light on the European Central Bank’s future monetary policy path.The EUR/USD pair fell to 1.0551 compared to the previous day’s close …
Read More »USD Registers Modest Gains On Thanksgiving Holiday
The US dollar continues to seek further gains during the Thanksgiving holiday, but it has not been able to achieve significant increases due to lower liquidity levels in the markets during the US market closure.The Dollar Index, which provides a clear picture of the US currency’s performance against a basket …
Read More »US Considers Softer China Chip Curbs, Boosting Chip Stocks
Shares of key global semiconductor equipment manufacturers surged on Thursday following reports that the U.S. is considering a less stringent approach to its sanctions on China’s chip industry. This potential shift in policy has sparked optimism among industry players, particularly those heavily reliant on the Chinese market.Among the biggest beneficiaries …
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