After the announcement of the data, the dollar has stabilised in a relatively narrow range. The dollar appears reluctant to break free from the level in any direction, but it is currently trading up 0.05% at 103.969 after fluctuating about 104.00. The PCE data mostly matches expectations. Stocks are up …
Read More »Oil Prices Steady as Investors Await US Data and OPEC+ Decision
Introduction: Market Stability Amidst Awaited Economic Indicators Oil prices stabilized on Thursday, with investors exercising caution ahead of anticipated US data releases that are expected to provide insights into interest rate expectations. Additionally, attention remains on the OPEC+ alliance’s decision regarding production cuts. Brent Crude Futures: April Contract Expires Brent …
Read More »Oil Prices Extend Losses Amid Rising US Crude Inventories and Interest Rate Concerns
Oil Markets Face Pressure from Surging US Crude Inventories and Interest Rate Uncertainties Oil prices continued their downward trajectory on Thursday, extending losses from the previous session. The market was weighed down by a larger-than-expected growth in US crude inventories, signaling potential challenges to demand, alongside indications of sustained high …
Read More »Gold stabilizes on sliding T-yields ahead of PCE data
Thanks to recent slew of data on economic growth and a decline in US Treasury yields, the price of gold is stable around $2034 per ounce. Concerns about policy easing from the Fed and mixed US economic data keep gold investors on edge. Gold’s advances are limited by the 50-day …
Read More »Will Thursday’s PCE figure make Fed’s road bumpier?
In case inflation unexpectedly makes a comeback, the world’s largest central banks will carry out their mandated duties and fight back. This has obviously become a main concern since the beginning of 2024. In order to return US inflation to low pre-pandemic levels, the US central bank is likely to …
Read More »Bitcoin stabilizes after soaring past $63000 amid cautious optimism
Bitcoin has hit $63000 after more than two years below this level, and liquidations have surpassed $277 million in the last 24 hours. This massive rally in the pioneer cryptocurrency could be attributed to the spot ETF approval. Bitcoin price has shattered past the $63000 threshold, with the bulls not …
Read More »European Stocks Dip Amid Weak Corporate Earnings, Awaited Inflation Data
European Markets Slide Amidst Lackluster Profits and Anticipation of Key Economic Indicators European stocks faced downward pressure on Wednesday as disappointing earnings from various companies subdued investor sentiment. Meanwhile, global markets remained on edge, eagerly anticipating forthcoming inflation data releases in the United States and Europe for insights into evolving …
Read More »Gold Prices Stabilize Amid Yield Decline, Dollar Strength
Introduction: Gold Market Steadies Amidst Yield Retreat and Dollar Uptick Gold prices found stability on Wednesday as a retreat in yields on US Treasury bonds partially offset the impact of a stronger dollar. Traders remained vigilant for key inflation data releases and statements from US Central Bank officials, seeking clues …
Read More »Oil Prices Dip in Asia Amidst Rate Cut Delay Speculations and Rising US Inventories
Oil Prices Retreat on Rate Cut Delay Speculations Despite OPEC+ Production Cut Extension Possibilities Oil prices experienced a decline in Asian trading on Wednesday, as concerns over potential delays in US interest rate cuts and a surge in US crude inventories outweighed earlier support derived from reports suggesting a potential …
Read More »How can China overcome its recent economic problem?
The bankruptcy of Evergrande, the largest private real estate group in China, was one of the reasons that drew the world’s attention to what is happening to the world’s second largest economy. But the plight of small and medium-sized companies in China has not received the attention it deserves at …
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