Market Update

A Perfect Storm for Gold Gold prices have taken a significant hit, plummeting nearly 7% in November, as a confluence of factors has eroded its appeal as a safe-haven asset. The recent US political landscape, coupled with economic and market dynamics, has created a perfect storm for the precious metal. …

Crude oil prices continue to face significant downward pressure as a confluence of bearish factors converge. The recent release of the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) monthly report has further dampened the outlook for 2025 oil demand, adding to the prevailing bearish sentiment.The IEA’s downward revision of its 2025 oil demand …

U.S. Dollar Surges to One-Year High Amid Rising Yields and Trump’s Economic Policy Expectations 4o The U.S. dollar maintained its strong upward momentum on Thursday, reaching a one-year high against a basket of major currencies, driven by rising Treasury yields and optimism following Donald Trump’s presidential election victory. The dollar …

U.S. stock index futures showed modest gains early Thursday, as investors assessed the latest inflation data and anticipated a key speech from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. As of 05:55 ET (10:55 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were up 50 points (0.1%), S&P 500 Futures added 6 points (0.1%), and Nasdaq …

The global cryptocurrency market has reached a new milestone, surpassing $3 trillion in market capitalization. This surge follows Donald Trump’s election as U.S. president, which has fueled speculation of more favorable regulatory conditions that could accelerate growth across digital assets. Data from CoinGecko showed that the total value of the …

European stock markets showed mixed results on Thursday as investors processed a wave of corporate earnings reports and key regional economic data. By early morning trade, Germany’s DAX index climbed 0.6%, while France’s CAC 40 gained 0.2%. In contrast, the UK’s FTSE 100 edged down by 0.1%. Eurozone Growth and …

Oil prices declined in early trading on Thursday, erasing much of the previous session’s gains due to a stronger dollar and ongoing worries about higher global oil output against a backdrop of slow demand growth forecasts. Brent crude futures fell by 45 cents, or 0.6%, to $71.83 a barrel at …

Wall Street Rallies on Tepid InflationThe Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 climbed on Wednesday, buoyed by October’s consumer price index (CPI) report. The data, which showed inflation remaining relatively tame, reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will continue its path of interest rate cuts.A Closer Look at the …

The Euro has continued its downward trajectory, plunging below the 1.0600 level against the US Dollar on Wednesday. This marks a significant decline and a new year-long low for the Euro, highlighting the growing disparity between the two major currencies. A brief respite from the Euro’s weakness was observed following …

The US dollar surged on Wednesday, fueled by hawkish comments from Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan. Logan’s cautious tone regarding a potential December rate cut dampened market expectations, bolstering the Greenback.The US dollar remains a strong currency, and its recent surge underscores the market’s growing concern about potential inflationary pressures …