Forex Market

Gold (XAU/USD) extends its rally, trading in the $2,650s on Friday, after the release the the preliminary Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index showed a slide in sentiment in October. The Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 68.9 in October from 70.1 in the previous month and was below estimates of 70.8, …

European stock markets traded slightly lower on Friday, as investors digested disappointing British growth data while awaiting key U.S. bank earnings and an anticipated fiscal policy briefing from China. As of 03:10 ET (07:10 GMT), Germany’s DAX index fell 0.1%, France’s CAC 40 dropped 0.1%, and the FTSE 100 in …

Gold prices continued to rise in Asian trade on Friday, building on overnight gains as stronger-than-expected U.S. inflation data was balanced by weaker labor market figures. This dynamic helped boost broader metal markets, with copper and other industrial metals benefiting from the softer dollar and anticipation of fiscal stimulus cues …

The U.S. dollar retreated from its recent two-month highs against major currencies on Friday, as signs of weakness in the labor market increased the likelihood of quicker Federal Reserve rate cuts. Despite this dip, the dollar is set to post its second consecutive weekly gain, bolstered by strong payroll figures …

The US Dollar continued its upward trajectory, driven by sticky inflation data and hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials. Investors are closely watching upcoming inflation metrics, including Producer Prices and Consumer Sentiment, for clues about the Fed’s future monetary policy.Key Points:US Dollar Strength: The US Dollar Index (DXY) reached new …

Gold prices experienced a significant uptick on Thursday, October 10th, following the release of mixed economic data from the United States and comments from Federal Reserve officials. While a slight increase in inflation provided a temporary boost, the overall trend was influenced by the anticipation of potential interest rate cuts …

Federal Reserve policymakers have indicated that a series of interest rate cuts is likely in the coming months, citing the ongoing decline in inflation and a resilient job market. However, several officials have also expressed caution, suggesting that the pace of these cuts may need to be adjusted based on …

The EUR/USD pair hit a fresh two-month low near 1.0900 on Thursday, following the release of the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. The data showed that inflation rose faster than expected, leading to a weaker Euro.While the core CPI accelerated to 3.3%, the headline CPI rose to 2.4%. Despite …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) experienced a volatile session on Thursday, following the release of mixed economic data. The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Initial Jobless Claims reports presented a conflicting picture of the economy, leaving investors uncertain about the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) future monetary policy path.Inflationary Pressures …

The Federal Reserve, tasked with maintaining price stability and promoting economic growth, faces a delicate balancing act in its monetary policy decisions. The recent release of inflation data has once again highlighted the complexities of this task.Inflation, the sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services over …