Market Update

Gold prices have held firm amid mounting anticipation for the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole symposium, where Chair Jerome Powell is set to deliver a key speech on economic outlook and policy direction. As of Thursday, spot gold dipped slightly by 0.1% to $3,342.25 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures for …

Boeing is on the verge of sealing a monumental aircraft deal with China that could involve selling up to 500 planes, according to informed sources. If finalized, this agreement would end a prolonged freeze on sales that dates back to a high-level U.S. visit to Beijing in 2017.Negotiations between Boeing …

New data from S&P Global’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) suggests that U.S. business activity saw a surprising acceleration in August, adding to signs of a strong third quarter. The Composite PMI, which combines manufacturing and services, rose to 55.4, up from 55.1 in July. Since any reading above 50 indicates …

Forex markets are abuzz as a wave of key economic indicators, particularly the highly anticipated Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data, prepares to hit the wires. This global pulse check will offer fresh insights into the health of various economies, potentially shaking up currency valuations and setting the tone for the …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is struggling to find a clear direction, hovering around the 45,000 mark. The major index faced downward pressure as investors began to take profits from tech stocks, which have seen a significant run-up. While the Dow managed to recover some of its losses, market …

In a revealing snapshot of internal deliberations, the latest Federal Open Market Committee minutes indicate that nearly all participants at the late July meeting endorsed maintaining the benchmark interest rate within the 4.25% to 4.50% range, viewing it as a prudent stance given ongoing economic uncertainties. This consensus underscores a …

Gold prices are mounting a strong recovery, climbing back above $3,345 during Wednesday’s U.S. trading session after hitting a three-week low of $3,311 earlier in Asian markets. This rebound is fueled by a retreating U.S. Dollar and declining Treasury yields, even as investors adopt a wait-and-see approach ahead of the …

Investors are eagerly awaiting the release of the Federal Reserve’s July 29-30 monetary policy meeting minutes, set to be published on Wednesday at 18:00 GMT. The document is expected to shed light on the internal discussions that led to the decision to hold interest rates steady in the 4.25%-4.5% range, …

The British pound took a hit against the US dollar on Wednesday, as escalating political turmoil at the Federal Reserve overshadowed robust inflation data from the UK. Traders, prioritizing caution amid the uncertainty, drove GBP/USD lower during the North American trading session, with the pair settling at 1.3469—a decline of …

In a fresh assessment of the U.S. economic landscape, the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) has adjusted its outlook for mortgage rates, signaling a slightly higher borrowing environment through 2025 before a modest decline in 2026. The government-sponsored enterprise now anticipates the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate to close …