The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) closed higher on Thursday, following a late-day surge. This rally was primarily driven by a softer-than-expected US Producer Price Index (PPI) report, which eased concerns about inflationary pressures and reinforced expectations for an imminent interest rate cut by the Fed. PPI Inflation Moderates: The …
Read More »EUR/GBP Price Analysis: A Precarious Balance
The EUR/GBP exchange rate has been caught in a state of flux, with bearish sentiment tempered by recent signs of stabilization. While the overall technical outlook remains tilted to the downside, there is evidence that the selling pressure may be easing.The Relative Strength Index (RSI) has crept above the oversold …
Read More »ECB Cuts Key Interest Rates Amid Slowing Economic Outlook
The European Central Bank (ECB) announced significant rate cuts on Thursday in response to mounting concerns over economic slowdown in the Eurozone. The ECB lowered its key interest rates across the board, signaling a shift towards more accommodative monetary policy. The interest rate on the marginal lending facility was reduced …
Read More »Oil Prices Climb Nearly 2% Amid Hurricane Disruptions, But Demand Concerns Linger
Oil prices surged nearly 2% on Thursday, extending gains from the previous session, as concerns over Hurricane Francine’s impact on U.S. oil production lifted the market. However, a pessimistic outlook on global demand, particularly from China, tempered further price increases. Brent crude futures for November delivery rose by $1.24, or …
Read More »European Shares Rally Ahead of ECB Rate Decision, Tech Stocks Lead Gains
European shares rose 1% on Thursday, buoyed by a strong performance in technology stocks, as investors awaited the European Central Bank’s (ECB) highly anticipated policy decision later in the day. A 25-basis-point rate cut is widely expected, with markets looking for further guidance on potential additional cuts later this year. …
Read More »Dollar Nears Four-Week High as U.S. Inflation Data Dampen Hopes for Large Fed Rate Cut
The U.S. dollar traded near a four-week high against the euro on Thursday, bolstered by signs of persistent inflation in the U.S., which dampened expectations of a larger-than-expected interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve next week. Traders have scaled back their bets on a 50-basis point (bp) cut, now …
Read More »EUR/GBP Price Analysis: A Precarious Balance
The EUR/GBP exchange rate has been caught in a state of flux, with bearish sentiment tempered by recent signs of stabilization. While the overall technical outlook remains tilted to the downside, there is evidence that the selling pressure may be easing.The Relative Strength Index (RSI) has crept above the oversold …
Read More »XAU/USD Retreats Following US Inflation Data
Gold prices experienced a decline following the release of US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. This unexpected move suggests that investors are now less confident in the Federal Reserve (Fed) cutting interest rates by 50 basis points (bps) at its upcoming meeting. Instead, the market is increasingly anticipating a more …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, September 11
The release of the August Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the United States sent a ripple effect through global financial markets. While the headline inflation rate eased slightly, the core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, remained sticky. This reading has tempered expectations for a bolder ‘50 basis …
Read More »Mixed Inflation Data Maintains US Dollar Index Unchanged
The US Dollar Index (DXY) remained relatively stable following the release of mixed inflation data for August. While the overall inflation rate declined to 2.5%, core CPI remained steady at 3.2%, indicating persistent inflationary pressures. This data has dampened expectations of a 50-basis-point interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve …
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