The Euro continued to decline from the opening of morning trading, significantly by European interest rate expectations following increased expectations that the European Central Bank will cut interest rates at its January meeting.Statements from within the European Central Bank on Wednesday increased the likelihood of further interest rate cuts at …
Read More »Canadian Goods Spending Boosted by Strong Auto Sales in Q4
According to National Bank of Canada, while November’s retail sales report was disappointing, with overall goods spending stagnating and volumes declining due to rising prices, a surge in car sales provided a significant boost to spending in the fourth quarter.Car sales are estimated to have grown by 19.1% annualized in …
Read More »Could US Dollar Encounter Shifting Sands? Tariffs and the Trump Legacy
The Rise of BRICS+: A New Era of Global InfluenceThe recent expansion of BRICS, the economic bloc comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, marks a pivotal moment in the global economic order. With the addition of Indonesia as a full member and a diverse array of nations joining …
Read More »European Markets Show Mixed Performance Amid Chinese Stimulus Hopes and Trump’s Davos Speech Anticipation
European stock markets displayed a mixed performance on Thursday, as investors weighed the impact of China’s latest economic stimulus measures and awaited a highly anticipated speech by former U.S. President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. By 06:40 ET (11:40 GMT), Germany’s DAX index rose 0.3%, …
Read More »European Stock Markets Mixed Amid Chinese Support and Focus on Trump’s Davos Speech
European stock markets traded with mixed results on Thursday, with investor sentiment buoyed by fresh economic support measures from China while awaiting a keynote speech from President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Market Performance DAX (Germany): Rose 0.2%, hitting record highs earlier in the week. CAC …
Read More »Gold Holds Near Three-Month Highs as Dollar Weakens; Copper Declines on Tariff Concerns
Gold prices remained steady on Thursday, hovering near three-month highs, as the U.S. dollar softened following President Donald Trump’s cautious approach to implementing tariffs early in his second term. Gold Market Highlights Spot Gold: Unchanged at $2,755.14, near its highest level since late October. Gold Futures (Feb): Down 0.3% to …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session: Trump, US Data Drive Markets
The US Dollar staged a partial recovery on Thursday, regaining some ground after a week of losses. Market participants continued to closely monitor headlines and assess the potential impact of recent policy shifts.US Dollar Index (DXY)The DXY attempted to regain strength, but a decisive move above the 108.00 level remained …
Read More »Nvidia Soars, Driving Dow Jones Towards 44,200
The Dow Jones Industrial Average continued its upward trajectory on Wednesday, gaining approximately 100 points and inching closer to the 44,200 mark. This bullish momentum appears to be driven more by a lack of negative catalysts than by any significant positive drivers.The recent campaign trail filled with frequent threats of …
Read More »Gold Prices Surge Following Trump’s Tariff Comments
Gold Gains Momentum Amidst Trade Tensions Overnight remarks from President Trump regarding incoming tariffs have been sufficient to drive gold prices higher. As the focus of tariffs shifts towards China and Europe, gold has shown strength for the third consecutive day. Trading at a new two-month high, gold is setting …
Read More »ECB’s Measured Approach to Interest Rate Cuts Amid Global Economic Shifts
Lagarde Commitment to Easing Monetary PolicyThe European Central Bank (ECB) is steadfast in its approach to interest rate cuts, maintaining a measured strategy to ease monetary policy, as stated by President Christine Lagarde. The ECB anticipates that inflation will sustainably reach its 2% target within the year, despite concerns about …
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