Earlier this week, Federal Reserve officials said that the US economy remains strong, but that they will be monitoring upcoming data for warning signs. Officials said they need to keep close tabs on job market data and ensure inflation doesn’t reignite. The Federal Reserve’s recent aggressive interest rate cuts, aimed …
Read More »Euro Retreats Against US Dollar as Fed Cuts Interest Rates
EUR/USD retreats below 1.1200, trading at 1.1131 at the time of writing, as the Euro responds to deepening worries over Eurozone economic growth. Earlier on Tuesday, the Euro has strengthened against the US Dollar as investors anticipate further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve (Fed). This trend is fueled …
Read More »U.S. Stock Index Futures Edge Lower as Investors Eye Federal Reserve Updates
U.S. stock index futures saw a slight decline on Wednesday, as investors took a pause after recent record highs and shifted their focus toward upcoming signals from the Federal Reserve on interest rate movements. As of 05:50 ET (09:50 GMT), Dow Jones Futures fell by 25 points, or 0.1%, while …
Read More »European Shares Dip as China’s Stimulus Rally Fades; Tech and Oil Stocks Weigh
European shares opened lower on Wednesday as the rally fueled by China’s recent stimulus package lost momentum. A pullback in technology and oil stocks added to the losses, reflecting the cautious mood among investors. The pan-European STOXX 600 index dropped by 0.3% to 518.06 by 0712 GMT, reversing some of …
Read More »Oil Prices Slip Amid Concerns Over China’s Stimulus Impact and Broader Economic Worries
Oil prices dipped on Wednesday as investors reassessed the potential impact of China’s recent stimulus measures on its economy and questioned whether these steps would be sufficient to drive significant fuel demand growth in the world’s largest crude importer. By 0415 GMT, Brent crude futures fell by 17 cents, or …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, September 24, 2024
The global financial markets experienced a significant surge on Tuesday, buoyed by China’s aggressive stimulus measures and continued interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average both reached new all-time highs, while Chinese stocks soared in response to the economic stimulus.Key Drivers of …
Read More »XAU hits a record high as US consumer confidence declines
Amidst a decline in US consumer confidence and a falling US dollar, gold reaches a new all-time high of $2,655, with XAU/USD trading at $2,651. Fed Governor Michelle Bowman suggests reducing interest rates gradually. Middle East geopolitical unrest also increases demand for gold as a safe haven, pushing the price …
Read More »China Launches Stimulus to Bolster Flagging Economy
China’s People’s Bank of China (PBOC) Governor Pan Gongsheng has announced plans to lower borrowing costs and allow banks to increase lending, following disappointing data that has raised expectations that the world’s second-largest economy will miss its 5% growth target this year. The move comes after a series of disappointing …
Read More »Macklem: BoC looks for continued easing of inflation to 2%
Bank of Canada (BoC) Governor Tiff Macklem noted early Tuesday that the BoC will continue to carefully watch consumer conditions in Canada, reiterating that the BoC’s timing and pace of rate cuts will be dependent on data.Key highlightsWith continued progress we’ve seen on inflation, it is reasonable to expect further …
Read More »US Dollar Weakened Following Soft Economic Data
The US Dollar experienced a decline in recent trading sessions, primarily driven by weaker-than-expected economic data. The release of the Consumer Confidence and Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index for September both fell below market expectations, suggesting a potential for more aggressive interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in the coming …
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