Market Update

The British pound reached a four-month high on Thursday, boosted by hawkish remarks from Bank of England policymakers and better-than-expected GDP figures. These developments prompted traders to reassess their expectations for an August rate cut, shifting focus towards upcoming U.S. inflation data. Key Points: Sterling Strength: The pound gained 0.25%, …

Bitcoin’s price has continued its downward trajectory, reaching a four-month low as multiple factors contribute to increased selling pressure and growing concerns about a potential bear market. The ongoing refund of tokens to clients affected by the 2014 Mt. Gox hack remains a significant factor driving Bitcoin’s decline. While the …

Gold prices continued their upward trend in Asian trading on Thursday, buoyed by a weaker dollar and declining Treasury yields as expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts gained momentum. The precious metal also benefited from reports of central banks in emerging markets increasing their gold reserves and dovish comments from …

Germany’s inflation rate cooled down to 2.5% in June, according to the federal statistics office’s final figures released on Thursday. This confirms the initial estimates and marks a decline from the 2.8% year-on-year increase in May. The harmonized consumer price index, which allows for comparison with other European Union countries, …

Oil prices continued their upward trend in Asian trade on Thursday, bolstered by a weakening dollar ahead of key U.S. inflation data and expectations of tighter global supplies. Dollar Weakness and Rate Cut Bets The dollar experienced steep losses this week as investors focused on upcoming consumer price index (CPI) …

Amid lower US Treasury yields, the USD Index (DXY) maintained the vacillating attitude just over the 105.00 level. The weekly Initial Jobless Claims report, lectures by Fed members Cook and Bostic, and the announcement of the US Inflation Rate take center stage on July 11. The EUR/USD pair somewhat recovered …

Gold surges amid growing expectations of Fed rate cuts in September. US 10-year Treasury yield drops to 4.288%, while US Dollar Index falls below 105.00. Inflows into Gold ETFs support the metal, with eyes now on US June inflation data and economic indicators.Gold price escalated on Wednesday for back-to-back days …

The S&P 500 climbed to a fresh record on Wednesday, breaking above 5,600 for the first time due to a sharp rise in semiconductor stocks. The broad market index jumped 1.02%, closing at 5,633.91 and notching a seventh straight day of gains. The Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.18%, also hitting an …

The Eurozone debt crisis, which began in 2009, was triggered by high levels of public debt, particularly in countries grouped under the acronym “PIIGS” (Portugal, Ireland, Italy, Greece, and Spain). The crisis followed the global financial downturn that started in 2008. When the US housing bubble burst, banks worldwide faced …

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s recent testimony before the House Financial Services Committee and the Senate Banking Committee was closely watched by investors, economists, and policymakers. As the U.S. economy faces a delicate balancing act between inflation, employment, and financial stability, Powell’s remarks offer critical insights. In this comprehensive article, …