Market Update

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) retreated on Friday, dipping below 45,500 as stocks reacted to a fresh rise in US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation data. Despite the uptick in inflation, investors continue to expect a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September. Equities Pull Back but Hold Near …

Silver hits its highest level since September 2011. Markets see an 87% likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September, despite elevated core PCE inflation. Technical analysis suggests a potential move above $40.00, with resistance at $41.48 and $43.40, and support at $39.00 and the 100-period EMA.Silver (XAG/USD) continues …

Gold has staged a remarkable comeback, surging to a two-month high near $3,450 as it capitalizes on a softer US Dollar and growing expectations of Federal Reserve policy easing. Despite robust US economic data, the precious metal has found strong demand, fueled by safe-haven flows and persistent geopolitical and monetary …

The Swiss Franc is riding a wave of strength, climbing for the fourth consecutive day and pushing the USD/CHF pair to a fresh one-month low near the critical 0.8000 mark. Despite resilient US economic data signaling strong consumer spending and persistent inflation, the US Dollar struggles to find its footing, …

The European Central Bank (ECB) stands at a critical crossroads in 2025, as disinflationary trends in Germany and the broader eurozone fuel speculation about potential rate cuts. With inflation stabilizing at the ECB’s 2% target, the central bank has held steady, maintaining key rates at 2.00% for the deposit facility …

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported Friday that annual inflation, measured by the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, remained at 2.6% in July, in line with market expectations. Core PCE Inflation Core PCE, which strips out volatile food and energy prices, rose to 2.9%, slightly higher than …

U.S. stock index futures slipped on Friday evening, retreating from recent record highs as investors awaited key inflation data for more clarity on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate plans. Dow Jones Futures: -155 points (-0.3%) S&P 500 Futures: -18 points (-0.3%) Nasdaq 100 Futures: -108 points (-0.5%) August monthly gains …

Gold prices eased slightly on Friday but remained on track for strong gains in August, driven by growing expectations of a September rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Spot gold: $3,409.89/oz (-0.2%) Gold futures (October): $3,469.92/oz (-0.1%) August performance: Up 3.7%, approaching April record highs Drivers of gold strength: Dollar …

Gold prices eased slightly on Friday but remained on track for strong gains in August, driven by growing expectations of a September rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Spot gold: $3,409.89/oz (-0.2%) Gold futures (October): $3,469.92/oz (-0.1%) August performance: Up 3.7%, approaching April record highs Drivers of gold strength: Dollar …

German retail sales plunged 1.5% in July compared with the previous month, far below the 0.4% decline expected, signaling a slowdown in domestic consumption and clouding the outlook for third-quarter growth. Germany’s economy contracted 0.3% in Q2, further dimming hopes for a sustained recovery in Europe’s largest economy. Analysts note …