Oil prices climbed on Wednesday, driven by expectations of robust global demand, particularly from the United States, the world’s largest crude consumer. Sentiment was further boosted by hopes that the Federal Reserve might initiate interest rate cuts soon, despite challenges in curbing inflation in the United States. Demand-Driven Rally Expectations …
Read More »Bitcoin Reaches New All-Time High
Bitcoin surged to a record high for the third time in five days before traders seized the opportunity to capitalize on recent gains. After touching $73,650 during Tuesday’s trading session, the cryptocurrency was pushed below the $70,000 mark. Influx of Funds and ETF Success: The cryptocurrency’s ascent to new heights …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, March 12
After US inflation data came in higher than anticipated, the dollar maintained its good start to the week, supporting investors’ further repricing of a Federal Reserve rate cut in June.As confidence in the Fed’s summer easing cycle increased, the USD Index recovered the territory above the 103.00 mark. A light …
Read More »Oil prices marginally decline following predicted surge in US output
Oil prices fell slightly on Tuesday due to a higher-than-expected forecast for US crude oil production and bearish economic data. Brent futures for May delivery settled 29 cents, -0.34% lower, at $82.13 per barrel, while the April US West Texas Intermediate crude contract ended 15 cents, -0.21% lower, at $77.77 …
Read More »Gold retreats for the first time in ten sessions
Gold has been declining since the beginning of daily trading on Tuesday, under pressure from the rise in the US dollar. The dollar found momentum after Tuesday’s US inflation data that shed light on the rise in consumer prices to levels higher than expectations last February.The precious metal slumped -1.31% …
Read More »Gold Prices Retreat from Record Highs Ahead of Key U.S. Inflation Data
Traders Take Profits Amid Anticipation of Interest Rate Factors Gold prices experienced a decline in Asian trade on Tuesday, stepping back from recent record highs as traders locked in profits ahead of the release of key U.S. inflation data. The anticipated CPI figures are expected to significantly influence the trajectory …
Read More »Is Bitcoin’s Recent Rally Just A Beginning?
The BTC/USD pair has risen past $72,000, setting a new record, but this is a long way from the top that some analysts of the biggest cryptocurrency in the world had predicted. By year’s end, Standard Chartered believes bitcoin will hit $100,000, while research company Fundstrat has set a target …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, March 11
In the commodity market, WTI crude oil prices maintained their consolidative stance in the commodities market, circling the pivotal 200-day SMA and attempting to break through the $78.00 region. At $77.77 per barrel, US crude oil was last observed up 0.53%. Tuesday’s weekly update on US crude oil stocks as …
Read More »Gold holds recent gains as focus shifts to US Inflation data
Gold price clings to all-time highs and awaits US Inflation data for further action. The US CPI data will indicate whether the Fed gets confident that price stability is ensured. The US NFP report keeps hopes of a Fed rate cut in June alive.Gold price (XAU/USD) rally hit a pause …
Read More »Gold Prices Hold Firm Below Record Highs Amid Inflation Anticipation
Gold Maintains Strength Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data Gold prices exhibited resilience just below record highs in Asian trading on Monday, as market attention shifted towards eagerly awaited U.S. inflation figures. Investors awaited further indications on the timing of potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, which could significantly …
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