Market Update

The Canadian labour market report for July, released on Friday, once again underlined why the Bank of Canada (BoC) has now cut interest rates for the second time. Instead of the moderate job growth that economists had been expecting, we saw job losses (albeit very small ones) for the second …

Brian Moynihan, the CEO of Bank of America, requested the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates in order to relieve pressure on American customers during a week marked by significant volatility in the U.S. economy and market worries. “They’ve got to be more careful than the downside of not starting …

The Pound Sterling moves higher against the US Dollar on improved market sentiment. BoE’s Mann warns about upside risks to price pressures.In September, the Fed is anticipated to lower interest rates by 25 basis points. During Monday’s North American session, the Pound Sterling (GBP) advances versus its major rivals, with …

Oil prices extended their upward momentum on Monday, marking a fifth consecutive session of gains, driven by easing U.S. recession fears and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The market continued to build on last week’s strong performance, which saw more than a 3% rise in prices. Brent crude …

For investors who anticipated a smooth 2024, last week painted a different picture of the market. The week started with a sharp drop in the Dow Jones on Monday, sparking a wave of negative headlines predicting further losses. The following days were marked by wild swings, including some sharp gains. …

Gold prices edged lower on Monday but remained close to record highs as increased safe haven demand continued to support the yellow metal amid growing concerns over a slowing global economy. Market Performance Spot Gold: Dropped 0.8% to $2,424.01 an ounce by 06:00 ET (10:00 GMT).Gold Futures (December): Fell 0.2% …

A shocking jobs report sent shockwaves across financial assets on Friday, triggering concerns about an undesired looming recession and prompting a steep decline in both traditional and crypto assets. The US Bureau of Labour Statistics reported a worrisome increase in unemployment, along with a three-year high for temporary layoffs and …

The Pound Sterling managed to recoup some losses against the US Dollar on Friday, buoyed by a significantly weaker-than-expected US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report. The data revealed a sharp slowdown in job growth, casting doubt on the resilience of the US economy and prompting a broad-based decline in the dollar.Despite …

The US Dollar (USD) encountered significant selling pressure following the release of the July jobs report. The disappointing NFP figures triggered concerns about the health of the US economy and raised expectations of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve (Fed) in September. Let’s delve into the details:NFP Growth Falls …

Recent economic indicators have precipitated a sharp downturn in the stock market, signaling a potential shift in investor sentiment. A series of weaker-than-expected data points, culminating in July’s employment report, has triggered a market sell-off. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite have experienced significant declines, with the latter entering correction …