President Donald Trump could be considering his own favourite pick for the position of Federal Reserve Chairman other than Jerome Powell upon taking office next January to emphasize the constitutional responsibility of all executive branch officials to the president. The dispute arises from the Federal Reserve’s power over national monetary …
Read More »EUR/GBP Remains Range-Bound Amid Mixed Signals
The EUR/GBP pair has been consolidating in a narrow trading range for the past week, unable to break out of its recent price channel. While there have been brief periods of upward movement, overall momentum remains sluggish. The pair is currently trading below its 20-day Simple Moving Average (SMA), suggesting …
Read More »U.S. Dollar Hits 6-Month High Amid Trump Trade Expectations and Inflation Data Focus
U.S. Dollar Surges to One-Year High Amid Rising Yields and Trump’s Economic Policy Expectations 4o The U.S. dollar maintained its strong upward momentum on Thursday, reaching a one-year high against a basket of major currencies, driven by rising Treasury yields and optimism following Donald Trump’s presidential election victory. The dollar …
Read More »European Stock Markets See Mixed Performance Amid Economic Data and Corporate Earnings
European stock markets showed mixed results on Thursday as investors processed a wave of corporate earnings reports and key regional economic data. By early morning trade, Germany’s DAX index climbed 0.6%, while France’s CAC 40 gained 0.2%. In contrast, the UK’s FTSE 100 edged down by 0.1%. Eurozone Growth and …
Read More »Oil Prices Dip on Strong Dollar and Output Concerns Amid Slow Demand Growth
Oil prices declined in early trading on Thursday, erasing much of the previous session’s gains due to a stronger dollar and ongoing worries about higher global oil output against a backdrop of slow demand growth forecasts. Brent crude futures fell by 45 cents, or 0.6%, to $71.83 a barrel at …
Read More »Euro Slumps to Year-Long Low as Dollar Dominates
The Euro has continued its downward trajectory, plunging below the 1.0600 level against the US Dollar on Wednesday. This marks a significant decline and a new year-long low for the Euro, highlighting the growing disparity between the two major currencies. A brief respite from the Euro’s weakness was observed following …
Read More »US Dollar Surges Following Cautious Remarks By Fed Official
The US dollar surged on Wednesday, fueled by hawkish comments from Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan. Logan’s cautious tone regarding a potential December rate cut dampened market expectations, bolstering the Greenback.The US dollar remains a strong currency, and its recent surge underscores the market’s growing concern about potential inflationary pressures …
Read More »US Inflation Edges Higher in October, Keeping Federal Reserve Focused Ahead of Key Meeting
Headline inflation in the United States rose in October as anticipated, according to the Labor Department, drawing the attention of the Federal Reserve as it prepares for a pivotal policy meeting next month. The consumer price index (CPI), a primary measure of price growth in the U.S., increased by 2.6% …
Read More »Oil Prices Hover Near Two-Week Lows Amid Demand Concerns and OPEC Downgrade
Oil prices held steady near two-week lows on Wednesday, following OPEC’s downgrade of its global oil demand growth forecast for 2024 and 2025. Concerns over faltering demand in China also contributed to a cautious market sentiment. As of 10:40 GMT, Brent crude futures had risen by 49 cents, or 0.68%, …
Read More »U.S. Dollar Hits 6-Month High Amid Trump Trade Expectations and Inflation Data Focus
The U.S. dollar continued to strengthen on Wednesday, reaching a new six-and-a-half-month high against a basket of major currencies. This rally has been propelled by anticipation of economic policies from President-elect Donald Trump, including lower taxes, increased tariffs, and deregulation, all of which are expected to fuel inflation and possibly …
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