Following solid Canadian employment figures, the USD/CAD pair plunges impulsively to 1.3636, down -0.30%. On the Canadian front, the number of new payrolls increased by 90.4K, but the rate of annual wage growth decreased to 4.8%. According to Fed’s Bostic, the central bank is unsure about the best time and …
Read More »U.S. Futures Rise as Investors Eye Fed Speeches and Data
U.S. stock index futures climbed on Friday, driven by investor anticipation of speeches from Federal Reserve officials and awaited economic data, amidst a backdrop of increased bets on U.S. interest rate cuts. Market Overview After recent economic data bolstered expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts, U.S. stock index futures pointed …
Read More »Dollar Steadies as Labour Market Cools, Pound Rises on UK Economic Growth
On Friday, the dollar found its footing after experiencing overnight losses fueled by U.S. data signaling a cooling labour market. Meanwhile, the British pound edged higher following robust first-quarter economic performance in the UK. Dollar Performance Against the Japanese yen, the dollar regained some ground, trading at 155.68 yen, marking …
Read More »Will Ethereum and Bitcoin quietly gain fresh momentum?
The previous few weeks have seen a turbulent ride for cryptocurrencies, with unexpected lows and tremendous highs. Nevertheless, new information indicates that Ethereum and Bitcoin may be quietly making a comeback, even though their ascent may not be as high as initially anticipated. Bitcoin Price Performance in a month to …
Read More »Oil prices climb amid decreasing US crude inventories
Oil prices experienced a boost in early trading on Thursday, driven by multiple factors including a decrease in US crude inventories, which suggests a tightening of supply. Brent crude futures for July delivery climbed 23 cents to reach $83.81 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures for June …
Read More »Oil prices erase intraday loss following reserves draw down
Oil prices have erased all intraday losses after the Energy Information Administration (EIA) release, with WTI crude prices reaching their lowest levels in almost two months. The US benchmark crude is +0.12% up trading at $78.10 and Brent is trading is also +0.16% up trading at $82.91 per barrel, at …
Read More »Gold Retreats Amid Rising T-Yields, China’s gold purchases
Despite higher US Treasury yields and a stronger US dollar during the North American session, gold is still trading firmly over $2,300. This is a slight move. Now, traders’ and investors’ attention is focused on impending US data, such as unemployment claims, University of Michigan consumer sentiment, and the Fed’s …
Read More »BoE’s Policy Preview: Implications for the Pound Sterling
The Bank of England is at a crossroads as it prepares to announce its interest rate decision. Financial markets are abuzz with anticipation, expecting the BoE to start reducing interest rates from the June meeting. Traders have already priced in 53 basis points (bps) of easing this year, implying at …
Read More »Asian Stocks Decline as China’s Rally Pauses and Rate Optimism Cools
On Wednesday, most Asian stocks navigated within a flat-to-lower range, pausing for breath after a recent rebound in Chinese markets, while comments from Federal Reserve officials stirred speculation about the timing of potential U.S. interest rate adjustments. Drawing cues from a largely stagnant overnight session on Wall Street, regional markets …
Read More »Will stock market’s rally continue?
Tuesday saw gains in the US market indices as worries and concerns over the country’s economy, lest it should fall into a recession, eased further. US economic figures indicated that recent data was the worst since February 2023. As a result, there is growing anticipation that the Fed will soon …
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