The Pound Sterling has continued to climb since the start of trading on Thursday, buoyed by improved UK data highlighting progress in the construction sector recently.GBP/USD rose to 1.2755 compared to the previous close of 1.2700 on Wednesday. The pair reached a daily low of 1.2692 against a high of …
Read More »EUR/USD Gains Ground Amidst Mixed Economic Signals
The EUR/USD currency pair surged on Thursday, driven by a combination of factors. A weaker-than-expected US jobs report and anticipation of the upcoming Nonfarm Payrolls data fueled the rally. However, political uncertainty in France and mixed Eurozone economic data tempered the Euro’s gains.US Economic Data and Fed OutlookThe US Department …
Read More »US Stocks Decline Amid Anticipation of NFP Report
US stocks are declining due to the anticipation of jobs data, considered the most important on the economic calendar for the month, after initial indicators highlighted a slowdown in job growth and a rise in unemployment levels in the United States.The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell to 44,848 points, losing …
Read More »European Stocks Near One-Month Highs Amid French Political Developments
European equities remained steady on Thursday, approaching one-month highs, as French markets absorbed the political upheaval following a no-confidence vote that ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government. Market Highlights STOXX 600: Rose 0.1%, marking its sixth consecutive session of gains. France’s CAC 40: Mirrored regional trends with a 0.1% uptick. …
Read More »French government’s collapse adds to already weak economy
Economic Uncertainty, Political UnrestThe recent fall of the French government has further destabilized the country’s economy, which is already struggling with flat growth and a heavy debt load. Following a no-confidence vote in Parliament on Wednesday, Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his cabinet were removed, leaving the country without a …
Read More »Despite cautious stance, Fed’s Powell suggests continuing policy normalization
Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, said on Wednesday that he feels comfortable with the current stance of monetary policy and where it currently is, stressing that the US economy has been performing very well recently.Powell added: “The institutional relationship between the Fed and the US …
Read More »Market Drivers, US Session
Wednesday’s Recap and Thursday’s Outlook The US Dollar weakened on Wednesday as Treasury yields declined and Federal Reserve Chair Powell’s comments at the New York Times event did so little to provide significant market impact.Key Economic Events To Watch: • US: Balance of Trade, Initial Jobless Claims, Challenger Job Cuts, …
Read More »Gold Gains Ground Ahead of Powell’s Speech
Gold prices experienced a modest uptick on Wednesday, buoyed by a combination of economic indicators and geopolitical tensions. The precious metal gained traction after the release of the ADP Employment Report, which showed a slower-than-anticipated pace of US private job growth in November. This suggests a potential slowdown in economic …
Read More »EUR/USD Gains Ground, But Bearish Outlook Persists
The EUR/USD pair has managed to recover slightly, climbing to 1.0530 as buyers took advantage of recent declines. However, the overall technical picture remains bearish.Key factors influencing the pair’s direction:20-day SMA Resistance: The 20-day Simple Moving Average continues to act as a significant resistance level. Breaking above this level could …
Read More »U.S. Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Powell Speech; Focus on Economic and Corporate Developments
U.S. stock index futures advanced on Wednesday, with investors closely eyeing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s upcoming address for insights into the central bank’s interest rate trajectory. Stock Futures PerformanceAs of 05:40 ET (10:40 GMT): Dow Jones Futures: Up 195 points (0.4%) S&P 500 Futures: Gained 13 points (0.2%) Nasdaq …
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