Market Update

In order to prevent a falling currency that could jeopardize the outlook for inflation, the Bank of Canada is prepared to lower interest rates three times before the Federal Reserve takes its initial action. Investors are debating whether or not the Bank of Canada would deviate from its American counterpart …

Bitcoin prices dipped slightly on Friday, erasing some of the gains seen in the past two days as caution prevailed following warnings from Federal Reserve officials about the possibility of interest rate cuts this year. The world’s largest cryptocurrency remained firmly within a tight trading range of $60,000 to $70,000 …

European stock markets retreated slightly on Friday, as investors awaited crucial inflation data amidst ongoing uncertainty over future interest rate decisions. At 03:10 ET (07:10 GMT), Germany’s DAX index traded 0.2% lower, France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.1%, and the UK’s FTSE 100 dropped 0.1%. Anticipation Builds for Eurozone CPI Release …

The dollar is on track for its biggest weekly decline against the euro in two and a half months, as signs of cooling U.S. inflation and a softening economy have raised the likelihood of upcoming rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Euro Gains on Dollar Weakness The euro has surged …

Gold prices saw a slight decline on Friday, trimming some of the week’s gains, as Federal Reserve officials provided a more cautious outlook on potential interest rate cuts. Gold Retreats Amid Fed Caution Gold had surged close to $2,400 an ounce earlier in the week following softer U.S. economic data. …

Asian stock markets faced declines on Friday as a series of warnings from Federal Reserve officials caused investors to reassess expectations of interest rate cuts, coupled with mixed economic data from China that heightened caution. Asian markets took a cue from Wall Street, where U.S. stock benchmarks closed lower after …

WTI prices gains traction near $78.90 on early Friday trading. The softer US April inflation data, Fed rate cut expectations, and a drop in US crude inventories boost the black gold. The ongoing geopolitical risks in the Middle East might cap the downside of WTI prices. The latest US Consumer …

The US Dollar regained some stability and partially reversed its recent significant decline, especially in response to the US Consumer Price Index (CPI). Meanwhile, Federal Reserve officials expressed caution about inflation and the possibility of future interest rate cuts later this year. USD Index Rebound: The USD Index (DXY) experienced …

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic appeared late Thursday alluding towards the possibility of late-2024 rate cuts, but cautioned the need for patience on interest rates.Key Remarks By Bostic I am pleased with inflation progress in April but the Fed is not yet there. The Fed has to …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared above 40,000 for the first time ever, marking the beginning of a bull market that began in October 2022. The index had reached the 40,000 mark earlier this year, but a slight April pullback due to high interest rates knocked it back down. The …