European markets advanced on Thursday, driven by gains in technology and resource stocks as investors turned their attention to upcoming monetary policy announcements from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England (BoE). Key Market Highlights The pan-European STOXX 600 index climbed 0.5%, led by the basic resources sector, which …
Read More »Dollar Retreats After Post-Election Surge, Markets Eye Central Bank Moves
The U.S. dollar pulled back slightly on Thursday, easing from a four-month high reached after Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election. Market participants are now focused on upcoming monetary policy announcements from the Federal Reserve and other central banks. Fed Rate Cut Anticipated The Federal Reserve is expected …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session
The US Dollar Index (DXY) rose to four-month tops north of the 105.00 hurdle on the back of Trump’s win and higher US yields. The Fed’s interest rate decision will be at the centre of the debate, seconded by weekly Initial Jobless Claims and Wholesale Inventories.The US dollar has touched …
Read More »US dollar hits multi-month highs following Trump’s win
The election of Trump increases the likelihood of policy-induced inflation, which forces the Fed to maintain its restrictive stance for a longer period of time. A 25 basis point cut is anticipated when the FOMC meets on Thursday.The US economy is still expanding at or above the trend. Following former …
Read More »Are Trump tariffs posing a bigger threat to China’s economy in his second term?
Donald Trump’s threat to impose 60% tariffs on US imports of Chinese goods poses significant growth risks for the world’s second-largest economy. The property market crisis, weak domestic demand, and deflationary pressures have contributed to China’s economic downturn. In 2018, the property market was strong, driving about a quarter of …
Read More »XAU/USD Has Suffered Since Trump’s Victory Announced
Gold price is under considerable downward pressure due to the strong rise in the US dollar since the announcement of Donald Trump, the former US President and Republican candidate, winning the 2024 US presidential election. Financial markets continue to celebrate the victory of former US President and Republican candidate Donald …
Read More »Following Trump’s presidential victory, crude oil reverses some of its recent losses
Crude oil stoops and bounces back following a 3% decline earlier due to Trump’s victory in the US presidential election. As Trump is declared winner and gets an inconsecutive second term as US president, the effects of Tropical Storm Rafael on the Gulf become less significant. On Wednesday, the US …
Read More »China Responds to Trump’s Potential Presidential Return, Prepares for Intensified U.S. Rivalry
China has stated its commitment to working with the U.S. on principles of mutual respect and peaceful coexistence as Donald Trump appears close to a presidential victory. However, Chinese strategists are preparing for a resurgence in superpower tensions over trade, technology, and security should Trump return to the Oval Office. …
Read More »U.S. Election Update: Trump Leads Harris in Key Battleground States, Republicans Head for Sweep
In the unfolding 2024 U.S. presidential election, Donald Trump has taken a lead over Kamala Harris, securing wins in several critical battleground states. Current Standings As of 00:44 ET (05:44 GMT), the Associated Press reported: Trump: 230 electoral votes Harris: 210 electoral votes Trump clinched victories in North Carolina and …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session
Before the FOMC event, the US election continues to receive the majority of market focus. Amid increased expectations ahead of the US election results and the next Fed meeting, the US dollar was mostly defensive on Tuesday, falling to three-week lows. What you need to know on Wednesday, November 6:Despite …
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