Gold prices have remained relatively stable in recent weeks, fluctuating within a well-defined range. While the precious metal briefly touched new all-time highs following the release of the August Nonfarm Payrolls report, it has since retreated slightly. Gold trades up and down within a range under its record highs. US …
Read More »Financial Markets Weekly Recap: US Labour Data Attracted Most Investors’ Attention
The US labour market was a significant focus for investors, with the August nonfarm jobs repor as the most awaited data. The report confirmed signs of a softening US labour market, starring a drop in the unemployment rate from 4.3% to 4.2% by a clear softening trend in new jobs …
Read More »NFP Preview: Key Information for Market Participants
Markets are eagerly awaiting the Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, which is due on Friday, September 6. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released this report that shows the average hourly wage, the number of new jobs created (or lost) in a particular month, and the unemployment rate in order …
Read More »Oil Market Stagnation: OPEC+ Delay and Demand Concerns
The global oil market remains in a state of flux, with prices hovering near 14-month lows. A combination of factors, including unexpected inventory draws, OPEC+ decisions, and persistent demand concerns, have contributed to this volatile landscape.Inventory Dynamics and OPEC+ InterventionA significant factor influencing oil prices has been the recent dynamics …
Read More »XAU/USD Rises Following Weak US JOLTS Data
Gold prices pushed higher during the North American session as the likelihood of a 50 basis point (bps) rate decrease by the Federal Reserve increased due to the US’s weaker-than-expected jobs statistics. In addition, the yield on US Treasury bonds decreased, which hurt the US dollar, which has an inverse …
Read More »U.S. Oil Futures Rise Amid Hopes for OPEC+ Supply Limits Despite Demand Concerns
U.S. oil futures edged higher on Wednesday, buoyed by expectations that OPEC+ may delay a planned output increase to support the market, which has been weighed down by concerns over sluggish demand growth. Oil Prices Climb As of 07:55 EST (11:55 GMT), West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil futures rose …
Read More »Bitcoin Slips as U.S. Economic Data Fuels Concerns Over Potential Federal Reserve Rate Cut
Bitcoin’s price declined on Wednesday as investors assessed the implications of weaker U.S. manufacturing data and anticipated key labor market reports that could influence the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision. Investor sentiment was dampened by the latest results from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM), which showed a decline …
Read More »BoC’s Looming Rate Decision Expectations
The upcoming interest rate decision by the Bank of Canada is a highly awaited event that will significantly impact the Canadian economy. As the central bank prepares to announce its monetary policy stance, investors and analysts are closely watching for clues about the future direction of interest rates and their …
Read More »OPEC’s Risky Position: Supply-Demand Balance Required
The OPEC+ alliance, comprising major oil producers like Russia and OPEC members, faces a precarious balancing act. The group must carefully navigate the complexities of maintaining market stability and ensuring the financial security of its members, especially after the recent decision to increase oil production starting in October. This decision …
Read More »Dollar Edges Higher Amid Anticipation of U.S. Economic Data and Fed Rate Cut Speculation
The U.S. dollar inched higher on Tuesday, holding close to a two-week high as investors prepared for a series of significant economic data releases this week, including Friday’s U.S. payrolls report. These data points are expected to influence the size of an anticipated interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. …
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