The U.S. dollar edged higher on Tuesday as investors anticipate inflation data that may guide the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decisions. Meanwhile, global currency markets saw significant movement due to shifts in policy expectations and economic data across major economies. Highlights of Currency Movements U.S. Dollar Strength The dollar index …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session: Investors Closely Follow the RBA Ahead of US CPI
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 …
Read More »2025 Financial Outlook: Shares, Cash, Bonds, Commodities, Gold, and Bitcoin
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 …
Read More »A Rocky Start to the Week: Dow Jones Pauses Near 44,600
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) commenced the new trading week on a cautious note, hovering near the 44,600 level. While China’s recent monetary policy shift initially ignited optimism, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and South Korea, coupled with concerns about the global economic landscape, tempered investor enthusiasm. China’s …
Read More »XAU Climbs Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Central Bank Buying
Gold prices climbed higher on Monday, trading up some 1.33% at $2667 per ounce, driven by a combination of factors:Geopolitical Uncertainty: The ongoing instability in the Middle East, particularly following the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria, has increased demand for safe-haven assets like gold. Central Bank Buying: …
Read More »US Dollar Dips as Geopolitical Risks Weigh Amid Economic Data Focus
The US dollar edged lower on Monday, as traders digested last week’s jobs report pointing toward a likely Federal Reserve rate cut later this month. However, the greenback’s losses were modest, supported by ongoing geopolitical instability in the Middle East. Dollar Shows Signs of Weakness By 04:00 ET (09:00 GMT), …
Read More »Oil Prices Rise as China Signals Monetary Policy Shift and Geopolitical Uncertainty Fuels Gains
Oil prices rose by more than 1% on Monday, supported by expectations of economic stimulus from China and geopolitical developments in the Middle East. China’s Policy Shift Spurs Optimism Brent crude futures climbed 94 cents, or 1.32%, to $72.06 per barrel by 0852 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) …
Read More »Weekly recap: Data still in focus after NFP
US dollar ended last week’s trading in the uptrend with modest gains. This movement coincided with rising indices in Wall Street and other global stock markets. Markets were driven by different developments, including mixed economic data, political developments in Europe and the Middle East, and some monetary policy-related implications. Jobs …
Read More »US Dollar Marginally Higher Ahead of Jobs Report; Euro Weakens on German Data
The US dollar edged higher on Friday as traders adopted a cautious approach ahead of the release of the US monthly jobs report, while the euro remained under pressure due to weak German industrial data and ongoing political uncertainty in France. At 05:00 ET (10:00 GMT), the Dollar Index, which …
Read More »Will NFP Data Carry A Perfect Storm for the US Dollar?
The upcoming release of the November Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) report is poised to be a pivotal moment for the US dollar and global financial markets. While consensus estimates point to a modest job growth of 200,000, the market’s focus will be on the underlying trends in wage growth, labour force …
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