As May draws to a close and June begins, financial markets worldwide find themselves at a critical juncture. Economic data reveals a mixed picture, with signs of easing inflation tempered by ongoing concerns about growth and the potential for further policy tightening. Central banks grapple with diverging paths, while oil …
Read More »Why have gold prices retreated following PCE data?
Both spot gold and gold futures are down about -0.70 following the US PCE data released on 31/05/2024, the persistent question now is: “What factors and market drivers have recently impacted the performance of the precious metal?”Before we dive into the factors affecting their performance, let’s briefly understand the differences …
Read More »Dell Stock Plunges on AI Investment Impact, Dampening Profit Outlook
Dell Technologies shares suffered a significant drop of around 14% in premarket trading on Friday, following the company’s announcement that substantial investments in artificial intelligence (AI) technology are expected to weigh on its quarterly profit. This sharp decline could wipe out more than $17 billion of Dell’s market value if …
Read More »Dollar Recovers on Inflation Expectations Ahead of PCE Data
The U.S. dollar rebounded in early European trading on Friday, recovering from previous losses as traders awaited the release of key inflation data, which could significantly influence future interest rate expectations. At 04:30 ET (08:30 GMT), the Dollar Index, tracking the greenback against a basket of six other currencies, rose …
Read More »Asian Markets See Modest Gains Amidst Focus on US Inflation, Chinese Stimulus Hopes
Asian stocks experienced slight gains on Friday as investors turned their attention to the upcoming U.S. PCE inflation data, a key indicator that could influence the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions. Meanwhile, Chinese markets advanced despite weak economic data, as hopes for further stimulus measures provided a boost. Regional stocks …
Read More »PCE Preview: Will Fed’s Hawkish Stance Continue?
Inflation is widely expected to record a slowdown in price growth in the United States, which could pave the way for the Federal Reserve to seriously consider cutting interest rates later this year.Meanwhile, US consumer income and spending readings may record signals that the US economy is not moving at …
Read More »U.S. Futures Weaken on Treasury Yields and Fed Uncertainty, Salesforce Dips After Earnings
U.S. stock futures retreated on Thursday, signaling further losses after a prior session decline, as investors grappled with soaring Treasury yields and uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve’s potential interest rate cuts. By early morning trading, Dow futures dropped 0.9%, S&P 500 futures fell 0.5%, and Nasdaq 100 futures slipped 0.6%. …
Read More »What role have T-yields recently played in US dollar’s, gold’s price action?
The US dollar continues to rise, up 0.42% at 105.057, amid the absence of US data on the economic calendar on Wednesday, on the back of the surging US Treasury bond yields, which have continued to rise since the beginning of trading this week.US Treasury bond yields continue to rise, …
Read More »U.S. Stock Futures Dip as Rising Bond Yields Pressure Megacaps
U.S. stock index futures retreated on Wednesday, with megacap stocks feeling the heat from rising Treasury yields. This surge in yields fueled concerns about the timing of the Federal Reserve’s potential interest rate cuts. Tech giants like Apple, Meta, and Nvidia experienced declines in premarket trading, as the yield on …
Read More »3 factors behind soaring oil prices
Crude oil prices saw a noticeable surge, with the price of West Texas Intermediate crude exceeding the $80 per barrel barrier, Brent oil rose to more than $84.19 per barrel, while energy markets are closely watching recent developments in particular OPEC and its allies’ actions within the framework of OPEC …
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