Market Update

China’s Economic Data Surpasses Expectations Amid Growth Momentum China’s economic performance in the first two months of 2024 has exceeded analysts’ expectations, buoyed by robust retail sales, fixed asset investments, and industrial production, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday, March 18th. Key Data Highlights: …

Oil prices continued their upward trajectory in early Asian trade on Monday, building on gains from the previous week driven by expectations of tightened supplies and heightened geopolitical tensions. Brent Crude Futures Climb, Extending Last Week’s Gains Brent crude futures for May delivery edged up three cents to $85.37 a …

Gold prices experienced a decline on Monday as the dollar strengthened, with investors eagerly anticipating the outcomes of forthcoming monetary policy meetings at major central banks, notably the US Federal Reserve. Investors Await Federal Reserve’s Monetary Policy Decision By 0259 GMT, spot gold prices retreated by 0.4 percent to $2,147.89 …

Last week, the market’s attention was squarely fixed on a slew of US economic indicators, aimed at deciphering clues regarding future interest rate trajectories and the Federal Reserve’s timeline for ending its monetary tightening stance and initiating quantitative easing. However, the latest US data, particularly the Consumer Price Index, US …

This week’s statements by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen hold immense importance due to their impact on the US economy, financial markets, and public perception. Let’s dissect the context and delve deeper into why her words matter:Headline Inflation TrendsIn February, headline inflation fell to 3.2 percent year-over-year, a substantial improvement from …

Bitcoin’s price has been surging recently, and with the upcoming “halving” event in April, there’s a lot of expectations about what it might mean for the future price of the most famous crypto asset. But what exactly is this halving, and how will it influence Bitcoin’s value? Scarcity Principle: Fewer …

The stock market closed lower on Friday, marking the second week of losses, in a row. This decline comes as investors remain concerned about inflation, with key data points earlier this week raising doubts about the Federal Reserve’s plans to loosen monetary policy. Market Recap • The S&P 500 dropped …

Dollar Eyes Weekly Win on Mixed Data, FOMC Meeting Looms LargeThe US dollar looks set to end the week on a high note, holding onto a gain of 0.12%. This comes despite mixed economic data, with weak consumer sentiment countered by stronger industrial production figures. The dollar Index (DXY) was …

Gold prices experienced their first weekly decline in four weeks on Friday March 15. The Gold Index lost -0.21% to trade at $2157.14 per ounce, as at the time of writing.This shift comes after data revealed concerns on US inflation, causing investors to reconsider their expectations for a Federal Reserve …

The European Central Bank’s chief economist, Philip Lane, hinted at a possible shift in monetary policy during a lecture at Imperial College Business School in London on Friday. His comments highlighted a potential easing of tight job market, which has been a key concern for the ECB in recent years.ECB’s …