Oil prices extended their upward momentum on Friday, driven by production disruptions in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, where Hurricane Francine forced the evacuation of platforms ahead of its landfall on the Louisiana coast. This rally comes after a rocky start to the week that saw Brent crude briefly dip …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, September 12
FOMC Meeting: A Dovish Pivot or Hawkish Hold? The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting next week looms large for investors and markets worldwide. Recent economic data has sparked a debate: will the Fed take a dovish turn and cut rates, or will it maintain its hawkish stance on inflation?Softening …
Read More »Canadian Dollar Stalls Amid Rate Cut Expectations
The Canadian Dollar remained relatively unchanged on Thursday, continuing its recent sideways trend. Domestic economic indicators, including a rise in Canadian Building Permits, were overshadowed by the anticipation of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut.The U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) data, while mixed, did not significantly alter market expectations for …
Read More »Accelerating Fed Rate Cut Optimism Boosts Gold To Fresh Record Highs
On Thursday, the price of gold hit yet another record high as investors became increasingly optimistic about the future decline in global interest rates. With the second rate cut in three months by the European Central Bank (ECB), the spot price of gold soared to $2,567 per troy ounce, up …
Read More »US Dollar Declines Amid Softening Labour Market and Inflation
The US Dollar has experienced a downward trend in recent sessions, primarily driven by weaker-than-expected labour market and inflation data. This decline reflects a shift in market sentiment as investors reassess the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy stance and the overall health of the US economy.Softening Labour MarketThe latest labour market …
Read More »Dow Jones Rallies Amid Softer Inflation Data
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) closed higher on Thursday, following a late-day surge. This rally was primarily driven by a softer-than-expected US Producer Price Index (PPI) report, which eased concerns about inflationary pressures and reinforced expectations for an imminent interest rate cut by the Fed. PPI Inflation Moderates: The …
Read More »EUR/GBP Price Analysis: A Precarious Balance
The EUR/GBP exchange rate has been caught in a state of flux, with bearish sentiment tempered by recent signs of stabilization. While the overall technical outlook remains tilted to the downside, there is evidence that the selling pressure may be easing.The Relative Strength Index (RSI) has crept above the oversold …
Read More »ECB Cuts Key Interest Rates Amid Slowing Economic Outlook
The European Central Bank (ECB) announced significant rate cuts on Thursday in response to mounting concerns over economic slowdown in the Eurozone. The ECB lowered its key interest rates across the board, signaling a shift towards more accommodative monetary policy. The interest rate on the marginal lending facility was reduced …
Read More »Oil Prices Climb Nearly 2% Amid Hurricane Disruptions, But Demand Concerns Linger
Oil prices surged nearly 2% on Thursday, extending gains from the previous session, as concerns over Hurricane Francine’s impact on U.S. oil production lifted the market. However, a pessimistic outlook on global demand, particularly from China, tempered further price increases. Brent crude futures for November delivery rose by $1.24, or …
Read More »European Shares Rally Ahead of ECB Rate Decision, Tech Stocks Lead Gains
European shares rose 1% on Thursday, buoyed by a strong performance in technology stocks, as investors awaited the European Central Bank’s (ECB) highly anticipated policy decision later in the day. A 25-basis-point rate cut is widely expected, with markets looking for further guidance on potential additional cuts later this year. …
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