The US Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the most important inflation measure, the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures, on Thursday, January 11 at 13:30 GMT. As we get closer to the release time, here are the forecasts by the economists and researchers of 10 major banks regarding the …
Read More »EUR/USD steadies amid ECB’s officials’ comments
The EUR/USD pair recovers slightly in anticipation of US CPI release, with ECB members’ statements weighing on the Euro. ECB Vice-President de Guindos hints at possible Eurozone recession, while Schnabel affirms stance on inflation control.EUR/USD traders focus on upcoming US inflation figures and unemployment claims. The Euro pares some of …
Read More »European Stocks Dip Amidst Decline
On Wednesday, European stocks experienced a decline, weighed down by a drop in basic resource companies, as investors assessed corporate earnings and awaited crucial US inflation data for insights into the future of interest rates. The European STOXX 600 index slipped by 0.2 percent by 8:15 GMT, with basic resources …
Read More »Gold Prices Dip Amidst Dollar and Bond Yield Gains Ahead of Key US Inflation Report
On Wednesday, gold prices experienced a decline, influenced by the ascent of the US dollar and a rise in Treasury bond yields. Investors closely monitored these indicators ahead of the US inflation report, which is anticipated to provide insights into the potential trajectory of interest rate adjustments by the US …
Read More »Dollar Holds Steady Ahead of US Inflation Data
In cautious trading on Wednesday, the dollar maintained its position as investors awaited crucial US inflation data later in the week, which could impact Federal Reserve policy. Meanwhile, Bitcoin faced fluctuations after a false social media post caused turmoil in the markets. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reported …
Read More »Nikkei rises to 34-year high at close thanks to technology stocks
Japan’s Nikkei index rose to its highest level in 34 years at the close thanks to the rise in technology companies’ shares, which tracked their American counterparts on Tuesday night, and the decline of the yen led to an increase in the profits of exporters. The Nikkei index jumped 2.01 …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, January 9, 2024
“The SEC’s @SECGov X/Twitter account has been compromised. The unauthorized tweet regarding bitcoin ETFs was not made by the SEC or its staff,” an SEC spokesperson told US media outlets. A false social media post said that the SEC had approved bitcoin ETFs for trading. The price of bitcoin briefly …
Read More »Will Avoiding Gov. Shutdown Need Another Congressional Deal?
The ongoing debate on funding this year’s federal obligations, including the US debt ceiling and top line spending cuts, is not over. Some economists believe that the top line figures are not satisfactory and lawmakers are still not satisfied with spending priorities.The current political circumstances in Washington are not conducive …
Read More »Gold lacks real catalyst ahead of US inflation data
Although gold attracted some buyers on Tuesday, the precious metal struggled to benefit from the move up. The precious metal is trading at $2029.70 per ounce at the time of writing. The Fed’s policy stance is expected to change due to a decrease in consumer inflation expectations, which could potentially …
Read More »Barr: Fed’s bank funding program came to an end
The Fed’s Bank Term Funding Program, which was launched during last year’s regional banking crisis, is set to end without extension according to Michael Barr, the Fed’s vice chair for supervision.The program, which allowed banks and credit unions to borrow funds for up to a year, has seen a surge …
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