Market Update

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 …

Japan’s Nikkei index experienced a modest decline on Thursday, as investors opted to capitalize on recent gains, leading to profit-taking activities. However, the index managed to recover from its early losses, supported by buying demand after dipping below the 39,000-point mark for the first time since late February. The yen’s …

Oil Markets Face Pressure from Surging US Crude Inventories and Interest Rate Uncertainties Oil prices continued their downward trajectory on Thursday, extending losses from the previous session. The market was weighed down by a larger-than-expected growth in US crude inventories, signaling potential challenges to demand, alongside indications of sustained high …

Bitcoin has hit $63000 after more than two years below this level, and liquidations have surpassed $277 million in the last 24 hours. This massive rally in the pioneer cryptocurrency could be attributed to the spot ETF approval. Bitcoin price has shattered past the $63000 threshold, with the bulls not …