Market Update

Following its meeting in March, the Federal Reserve (Fed) is anticipated to make announcements regarding monetary policy and to release the updated Summary of Economic Projections (SEP), also known as the dot plot, on Wednesday. For the sixth consecutive meeting, market participants predict that the US central bank will maintain …

Bitcoin witnessed a decline on Wednesday, March 20, slipping to the level of $62,000 following significant sell-offs subsequent to the cryptocurrency’s recent record high. According to CoinDesk data, Bitcoin traded slightly above $62,900, marking a decrease of approximately 2.5% over the previous 24 hours. Despite this downturn, Bitcoin has demonstrated …

European stocks commenced trading on a lower note on Wednesday, with a flurry of selling impacting luxury goods companies following a warning from Kering regarding sales. Investor sentiment remained cautious amidst concerns that the Federal Reserve might indicate a slower pace for interest rate cuts this year. As of 0806 …

The yen dipped close to a four-month low against the US dollar and a 16-year low against the euro on Wednesday, driven by expectations of sustained accommodative monetary policy in Japan despite the Bank of Japan’s recent policy shift. On Wednesday, the yen touched its lowest level in four months …

Gold prices remained steady on Wednesday as traders braced themselves for a pivotal monetary policy decision from the Federal Reserve, along with remarks from Chairman Jerome Powell. These events are anticipated to offer crucial insights into the outlook for interest rate adjustments throughout the year. At the close of spot …

Data from the UK Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that the Consumer Price Index (CPI), a key indicator of inflation, rose by 3.4% in the UK in February last year. This represents a slight decline from the 4.0% increase recorded in January 2016. in line with market expectations, Just …

In early Asian trading on Wednesday, oil prices experienced a decline, influenced by a strengthening dollar, which dampened investor sentiment, particularly following recent rallies that propelled both benchmark crude oils to multi-month highs over the past two sessions. Price Movements Brent crude futures for May delivery dipped by 19 cents, …

The US Dollar continued its recent strength, pushing the USD Index (DXY) above 104.00 earlier on Tuesday, though the gain was short-lived and it was last seen at 103.871. All eyes are now focusing on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later Wednesday, along with their economic projections and Chair …

The British Pound (GBP) is hovering around the 1.2700 mark, last seen at 1.2717, against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday morning, as investors brace themselves for crucial inflation data and interest rate decisions from both the UK and the US.FOMC, BoE’s Decisions AwaitedThe US Federal Reserve is widely expected …

On Tuesday, March 19, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and others were given a reality check. The market saw a correction last week after reaching a record high, with the price of Bitcoin falling by almost 6% in a single day. There are several variables that have combined to cause this decline. …