Bitcoin surged to a new all-time high on Thursday, fueled by optimistic sentiment around crypto markets and the prospect of pro-crypto regulations under U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. The world’s largest cryptocurrency reached $97,792.6 before settling slightly lower at $96,909.4 by early morning trading. This rally places Bitcoin tantalizingly close to …
Read More »Gold Prices Extend Gains Amid Geopolitical Tensions, but Dollar Strength Caps Upside
Gold prices continued their upward trajectory in Asian trade on Thursday, marking a fourth consecutive session of gains as escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine spurred safe-haven demand. However, the precious metal’s recovery faced headwinds from a robust U.S. dollar and uncertainty surrounding Federal Reserve rate decisions. Spot gold rose …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session
US Dollar Strengthens as Market Reacts to Trump-Inspired Rally The US Dollar Index (DXY) rebounded on Thursday, November 21, approaching the 107.00 level as yields rose. This surge was fueled by renewed optimism stemming from Trump-related news.Key Economic Data and Fed SpeechesInvestors will be closely watching key economic indicators, including …
Read More »Dow Jones Treads Water Ahead of Key Events: Nvidia Earnings, Economic Data
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) commenced the week on a cautious note, hovering near the 43,000 mark. Investor sentiment remains subdued as market participants eagerly await two key events: Nvidia’s highly anticipated earnings report and the release of crucial economic indicators. Nvidia Takes Center StageChipmaker Nvidia is poised to …
Read More »Why Does Bitcoin Outshine Ethereum?
Bitcoin (BTC) has continued its impressive run, reaching new all-time highs and leaving Ethereum (ETH) trailing behind. This trend, which has persisted for the past two years, has sparked discussions about the underlying factors driving this price disparity.Institutional Investment and Market SentimentOne of the primary reasons for Bitcoin’s outperformance is …
Read More »US Dollar Strengthens on Hawkish Fed Stance
The US Dollar Index (DXY) has surged to near 106.70, driven by a combination of factors, primarily the Federal Reserve’s hawkish monetary policy stance and rising US Treasury yields.Fed’s Hawkish ToneFederal Reserve officials have adopted a cautious approach to potential rate cuts, citing persistent inflationary pressures and robust economic data. …
Read More »BoE’s Ramsden Still Optimistic on Rate Cuts
Bank of England Deputy Governor Dave Ramsden expressed confidence in the UK’s inflation trajectory, suggesting that a recent uptick in October’s CPI data is a temporary blip. He believes that inflation will continue to decline, allowing the central bank to maintain its easing monetary policy.Key points from Ramsden’s remarks:Inflation Outlook: …
Read More »Fed’s Cook: Could see a pause on rate moves if inflation progress slows
Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Lisa Cook noted on Wednesday that while she views the overall economic outlook within the US as fairly balanced, the Fed might get forced into a pause on rate cuts if inflation progress slows down while employment remains solid.Key QuotesIf the labour market and …
Read More »GBP/USD Retreats After UK CPI
The GBP/USD pair experienced a sharp decline following the release of hotter-than-expected UK inflation data. This unexpected surge in inflation has heightened expectations of a less accommodative monetary policy stance from the Bank of England.Unless the pair can reclaim the 1.2700 level, the bearish trend is likely to persist. A …
Read More »Is Eurozone’s Debt Crisis Looming?
The specter of a Eurozone sovereign debt crisis is once again haunting the continent. A confluence of factors, including elevated debt levels, sluggish growth, and fiscal slippage, has created a perfect storm that threatens to undermine the bloc’s economic stability. The European Central Bank (ECB) has sounded the alarm, highlighting …
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