US Producer Price Index (PPI) inflation came in below expectations, bolstering bets of interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve (Fed) next week. The US Dollar (USD) is on the back foot, weakened by mounting market expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates again next week. This sentiment …
Read More »Bearish EIA Surge Ignored: Can Global Tensions Propel Oil Prices Higher?
The price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil is on the rise, extending its winning streak despite recent data that should have sent prices tumbling. The latest US Energy Information Administration (EIA) report showed an unexpected surge in crude stocks, a clear sign that supply is outpacing demand. Yet, …
Read More »European Stocks Rise as Investors Eye Inflation Data, French Politics in Focus
European shares advanced on Wednesday, tracking Wall Street’s overnight strength, as traders shifted focus toward key U.S. and Eurozone inflation releases that could shape monetary policy. At 03:15 ET (07:15 GMT), Germany’s DAX gained 0.5%, France’s CAC 40 rose 0.4%, and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 climbed 0.2%. The pan-European STOXX …
Read More »Gold Holds Near Record Highs as Fed Cut Bets Strengthen
Gold steadies just below peakGold prices held close to record highs in Asian trading on Wednesday, as firm expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next week buoyed demand for the precious metal. At 02:17 ET (06:17 GMT), spot gold rose 0.5% to $3,646.14/oz, after touching an all-time peak …
Read More »Dollar Holds Steady as Traders Brace for U.S. Inflation Data and Fed Decision
Markets Await Inflation Data for Rate Cut CluesThe U.S. dollar traded largely steady on Wednesday as investors awaited a string of inflation reports that could determine the size of the Federal Reserve’s expected interest rate cut at its September 16–17 meeting. Following last week’s weak nonfarm payrolls report, markets are …
Read More »Israeli Strike in Qatar: A Test of Oil’s New Reality
Oil prices barely budged after a recent, high-stakes military action in Qatar, and that’s a signal worth paying attention to. Despite an Israeli strike on Hamas leadership on Qatari soil—a move that could have easily ignited a wider regional conflict. Following the Israeli strike in Qatar, oil prices did indeed …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session: How US, Chinese Inflation Data Could Reshape Global Outlook
The global currency market is a stage for a high-stakes drama, with the U.S. Dollar (USD) at its center. After a period of weakness, the Greenback is attempting to reclaim its footing, fueled by a rebound in Treasury yields. This move comes even as the U.S. labor market shows clear …
Read More »Why the Fed’s Next Move Is Silver’s Biggest Test
Silver’s recent surge has placed its appeal in the spotlight, with the precious metal climbing to a 14-year high. This powerful rally was largely driven by the expectation that the Federal Reserve is on the verge of cutting interest rates. However, a recent rebound in the U.S. Dollar and Treasury …
Read More »Post-NFP Revision: Will Gold’s Record-Breaking Rally Hold Against a U.S. Dollar Rebound?
Gold has once again captured the market’s attention, soaring to a new record high of $3,674 per ounce. This impressive surge is not a fluke; it’s a direct consequence of a shifting economic landscape. However, as the U.S. Dollar stages a modest comeback, a critical question emerges: can gold maintain …
Read More »Gold Prices Hold Near Record Highs as Fed Cut Bets and Political Risks Boost Demand
Gold steady after sharp rallyGold prices extended gains on Tuesday, trading close to all-time highs as expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut and renewed safe-haven demand continued to support the market. At 05:05 ET (09:05 GMT), spot gold rose 0.3% to $3,648.40 an ounce, while December gold futures …
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