The specter of persistent inflation continues to loom over the US economy, as evidenced by the latest Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) Price Index report. The core PCE, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, edged up to 2.8% year-over-year in October, defying expectations and raising concerns about the central bank’s ability …
Read More »US Dollar Pauses Following PCE Ahead Of Thanksgiving
The US Dollar embarked on a brief respite ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, with its recent rally pausing after the release of key economic data. While the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, came in line with expectations, it did little to alter market sentiment.A …
Read More »U.S. Economy Maintains Strong Growth in Q3 Amid Robust Consumer Spending
The U.S. economy grew at a steady annualized rate of 2.8% in the third quarter, according to the Commerce Department’s second estimate released on Wednesday. The figure remains unchanged from the initial estimate, reflecting solid consumer spending and a favorable contribution from business investment. Key Highlights GDP Growth: The third-quarter …
Read More »French Stocks Decline Amid Budget Concerns and Tariff Fears
French equities fell to a three-month low on Wednesday, driven by domestic political uncertainty and lingering fears over U.S. trade tariffs under President-elect Donald Trump. Broader European markets also faced pressure as investors navigated an unsettled landscape. Key Indices and Market Movement France’s CAC 40 index dropped over 1%, trailing …
Read More »Tariffs on Canadian imports could drive up US fuel prices
US oil producers have warned that Donald Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on Canadian imports will drive up US fuel prices, as the US president-elect’s threats hit global markets. Trump proposed late on Monday a 25% tariff on all imports from Mexico and Canada, accusing the US’s closest neighbours of …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session
Dollar Strengthens as Trump Proposes Tariffs The US Dollar rallied on Tuesday, recovering from a bearish start to the week. A modest uptick in US Treasury yields and the announcement of potential tariffs on imports from key trading partners contributed to the Dollar’s strength.Key Economic Events US: The US Personal …
Read More »Investors Await FOMC Minutes, Core PCE
The Dollar Index (DXY) briefly traded above 108 on Friday, driven primarily by euro weakness rather than dollar strength. As we head into a short week due to the US Thanksgiving holiday, market participants are focused on key data releases, including the Federal Reserve’s November FOMC minutes and the core …
Read More »Dollar Dithers: Greenback Trapped in a Tug-of-War
The US Dollar found itself caught in a tug-of-war on Tuesday, fluctuating between gains and losses. Initially, the Greenback strengthened as President-elect Trump’s threat of imposing tariffs on key trading partners fueled uncertainty and boosted demand for the safe-haven currency. However, this bullish momentum was tempered by the release of …
Read More »European Automakers Slip Amid Trade War Concerns Over Trump’s Tariff Threats
European automaker shares faced a sharp decline on Tuesday as markets reacted to President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement of aggressive tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. The prospect of a renewed global trade war reignited investor concerns, weighing heavily on the auto sector. Auto Sector Declines The European autos …
Read More »OPEC+ and the Future of Oil Markets: Critical Decisions Await
As OPEC+ prepares for its December 1 meeting, several pressing issues will dominate the agenda, including a potential delay in planned supply increases and the broader implications of current market dynamics. With weak global demand, a retreating U.S. dollar, and fading geopolitical tensions, the decisions made during this pivotal meeting …
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