Market Update

Gold prices surged over 0.50% in the North American session after the release of the Fed’s Core Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index, which confirmed the continued disinflation trend. The data supported the fall in US Treasury bond yields, which correlate inversely to precious metals prices. The Core PCE report showed …

The global equity index advanced on Thursday after anticipated US inflation reading, which provided little surprise for relieved investors and helped push US Treasury yields lower. Wall Street’s major stock indexes rebounded from the previous session’s decline due to investor jitters ahead of the US personal consumer expenditures (PCE) price …

The House of Representatives has approved a temporary extension of government funding to prevent another deadline to avoid a government shutdown. The short-term extension will fund some government agencies for another week, through March 8, and the remaining agencies until March 22. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the Senate …

The US Dollar Index (DXY) is trading near 104.130, up for Thursday’s session, with the Core PCE Price Index matching predictions. Markets continue delaying rate cuts from the Fed, favoring the Greenback. Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) showed no surprises, and the Fed won’t rush to cut rates if there’s no …

The USD/CAD pair rose to an intraday high of 1.3597 before backsliding to 1.3541 after US Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index (PCE) inflation figures printed exactly as markets were hoping. The pair is trading at 1.3583, up 0.06% at the time of writing.Annualized Canadian Gross Domestic Product (GDP) printed above …

After the announcement of the data, the dollar has stabilised in a relatively narrow range. The dollar appears reluctant to break free from the level in any direction, but it is currently trading up 0.05% at 103.969 after fluctuating about 104.00. The PCE data mostly matches expectations. Stocks are up …

Introduction: Market Stability Amidst Awaited Economic Indicators Oil prices stabilized on Thursday, with investors exercising caution ahead of anticipated US data releases that are expected to provide insights into interest rate expectations. Additionally, attention remains on the OPEC+ alliance’s decision regarding production cuts. Brent Crude Futures: April Contract Expires Brent …

Turkey’s economy exceeded expectations in the fourth quarter of 2023, growing by 4.0 percent, surpassing forecasts despite challenges posed by a slowdown in major trading partners and the impact of devastating earthquakes in February. Full-year growth stood at 4.5 percent, buoyed by robust domestic demand. Fourth Quarter Performance: Resilience Amidst …

Traders Exercise Caution Ahead of Crucial Economic Indicators Gold prices stabilized on Thursday as traders exercised caution, refraining from initiating new positions in anticipation of the release of significant inflation data in the United States later in the day. This data is expected to provide further insights into the Federal …

European Markets Show Modest Gains Amid Anticipation of Key Economic Data European stocks opened slightly higher on Thursday, with the STOXX 600 index edging up by 0.2 percent by 0820 GMT. Materials stocks led the gains as investors braced for the release of crucial US inflation data, which could provide …