Market Update

Apple defied analyst expectations in its third-quarter earnings report, exceeding targets for both earnings per share and revenue. However, the win came with a caveat: a decline in iPhone sales, a key revenue driver.China Challenge PersistsWall Street’s focus was on Apple’s performance in China, a crucial market. While the company …

The US dollar emerged as a clear safe-haven asset, rallying significantly amidst a broader risk-off environment. The greenback’s strength was exacerbated by a cautious monetary policy stance adopted by the Bank of England, which opted for a 25 basis point rate cut while expressing concerns about the potential for further …

Oil prices experienced a modest uptick on Friday, August 1st, 2024. However, this increase is unlikely to prevent a fourth consecutive week of losses. Concerns about slowing global economic growth and declining demand are overshadowing the potential impact of rising tensions in the Middle East. The primary driver behind the …

Despite the Federal Reserve adopting a dovish tone during the FOMC meeting, Bitcoin’s price remained weak. Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinted at a rate cut in September, which had already been priced in by the market at 0.25% odds.While US equities responded positively, the crypto market showed little interest, with …

The US Dollar rebounded after the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision, with market participants focusing on Friday’s Nonfarm Payrolls data. Despite signs of disinflation, the strong US economic landscape led Fed Chair Jerome Powell to maintain a data-dependent stance. While chances of a rate cut in September increased, Powell’s demand for …

Gold prices surged past $2,450 on Thursday, fueled by the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) signal of potential rate cuts and escalating tensions in the Middle East. The Fed expressed increased confidence in a slowing inflation rate during the second quarter, bolstering expectations for a policy shift.The XAU/USD index reached a two-week …

The U.S. dollar rebounded on Thursday following a decline the previous day, as central bank decisions continued to impact currency markets. The dollar index, which measures the dollar against six major peers, rose by 0.29% to 104.35. This recovery came after a 0.4% drop the day before, when the Federal …

Major European equity markets experienced declines on Thursday, impacted by corporate earnings reports from both the U.S. and Europe. Meanwhile, expectations of forthcoming policy easing in the United States supported global bond markets. The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates on Wednesday but hinted at a potential cut in September. Traders …

The Federal Reserve, under the leadership of Chairman Jerome Powell, has demonstrated unwavering commitment to aligning and determination to adjust its actions with market expectations. Their recent decision to maintain interest rates without deviation from prevailing trends reflects this resolve. By doing so, Powell aims to instill confidence in investors …

The Bank of England faces a critical decision on interest rates as policymakers weigh whether to reduce borrowing costs for the first time since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Following a significant decline in inflation this year, Threadneedle Street is poised for its first rate cut since raising interest …