Market Update

In 2024, the Federal Reserve changed its position on interest rates dramatically. The salient features are as follows: Rate-cut hopes are dampened by persistent inflation. Due to the ongoing high pace of inflation, initial expectations of three rate decreases this year have been drastically reduced. Fed officials who have previously …

Tesla has topped the auto industry in profit per vehicle for the year through March, with Tesla’s net profit being the highest among top automakers. Nine of 12 top global automakers made more money per vehicle in the year ended March than the previous year due to recovering supply chains …

Gold CFDs are -0.40% down, trading at $2323.40 and spot gold is -0.45% down, trading at $2323.97 at the time of writing. As traders await additional information and news before taking positions, the gold market is experiencing a muted sentiment. Further hints regarding the direction of US interest rates—which are …

The dollar’s relentless ascent against the yen faced a speed bump on Tuesday, as traders cautiously avoided breaching the 160 yen threshold due to growing concerns about potential intervention by Japanese authorities. Meanwhile, Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, experienced a partial rebound after suffering its worst single-day loss in over two …

Bitcoin’s downward trajectory continued on Tuesday, as the cryptocurrency grappled with a confluence of negative factors, including regulatory concerns, particularly surrounding U.S. actions and German government sales, coupled with broader risk aversion in the market. The world’s largest cryptocurrency slid 2.4% in the past 24 hours, reaching $61,332.0 by 01:22 …

Gold prices retreated in Asian trade on Tuesday, remaining within a narrow band around the low $2,300s as a resilient dollar and anticipation of key U.S. inflation data dampened investor appetite for the precious metal. Despite a slight overnight dip in the dollar, the greenback held its ground, buoyed by …

Oil prices remained largely unchanged on Tuesday, following a rise in the previous session. Investors are cautiously awaiting the release of U.S. consumer price data, which could influence interest rate decisions and subsequently impact oil demand. However, expectations of increased consumption during the peak summer driving season in the U.S. …

Asian stocks bounced back on Tuesday, regaining some lost ground as investors cautiously awaited further developments in the potential trade war between China and the West. Upcoming inflation data also remained in focus, as it could provide clues about the future trajectory of interest rates. China’s Markets Stabilize, Trade Tensions …

The recent price surge in crude oil is a result of a combination of factors, including positive demand signals from the US and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Ukraine. Unexpected draws in U.S. oil inventories and improved gasoline demand have painted a brighter picture for crude, while …

According to Fed official Mary Daly, higher interest rates are still required to reduce inflation and demand in the US economy. Though it’s unclear which scenario is more plausible, Daly thinks the Fed is prepared to act in response to both a deteriorating labour market and inflation staying above its …