Market Update

U.S. stock index futures ticked up slightly on Friday, hovering near record highs as investors continued to process the Federal Reserve’s outlook on interest rate cuts and the potential economic policies under President Donald Trump’s second term. Futures Indicate Modest Gains At 05:05 ET (10:05 GMT), Dow Jones Futures gained …

Bitcoin continued its upward momentum on Friday, holding near record highs set earlier in the week. The cryptocurrency market was buoyed by Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election and the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates, fueling optimism about a more favorable regulatory landscape and continued economic …

European stock markets saw modest declines on Friday, capping a week marked by political upheaval in Germany, key central bank decisions, and a fresh wave of corporate earnings reports. The early trading session reflected investor caution as markets assessed the long-term impacts of ongoing events. Market Performance: DAX (Germany): Down …

The U.S. dollar found renewed strength on Friday, looking to wrap up a week marked by high volatility with a modest gain. The currency’s movement reflects global markets processing the implications of Donald Trump’s return to the White House, with significant effects anticipated on U.S. economic policy and interest rate …

Asian equities experienced widespread gains on Friday, mirroring Wall Street’s ascent to record highs. Investor sentiment was buoyed by expectations of aggressive fiscal spending under the newly re-elected President Donald Trump and cautious interest rate cuts signaled by the Federal Reserve. Key Market Movements: Asia-Pacific RallyThe Asia-Pacific region marked significant …

Oil prices eased slightly during Asian trade on Friday, but the market is still poised to record a solid weekly gain driven by critical supply decisions and geopolitical uncertainties. Key Factors Supporting Oil Prices: OPEC+ Maintains Supply CutsThe Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) have provided …

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell explains the decision to reduce the Federal Funds Target Range (FFTR) by 25 basis points to 4.50%-4.75% following the November meeting and answers questions during the subsequent press conference. Key QuotesFed took another step in reducing policy restraint.The labour market remains solid.Inflation has eased substantially.I …

Gold prices surged over 1.7% after the Federal Reserve delivered a widely anticipated 25 basis point interest rate cut. While the market had largely priced in this move, the Fed’s acknowledgment of economic uncertainty and balanced risks bolstered gold’s safe-haven appeal. Gold is trading at 2,704 at the time of …

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell explains the decision to reduce the Federal Funds Target Range (FFTR) by 25 basis points to 4.50%-4.75% following the November meeting and answers questions during the subsequent press conference.The US Dollar remains largely on the defensive following the Fed’s decision to lower its rates by …

The Federal Reserve’s anticipated 25-basis point interest rate cut on Thursday tempered the Euro’s earlier gains against the US Dollar. While the move aligned with market expectations, it shifted market focus to the Fed’s December meeting, where another rate cut is widely anticipated.The Euro, the official currency of the Eurozone, …