President of New York Federal Reserve (Fed) John Williams noted on Wednesday that the Fed is likely to begin cutting interest rates in 2024, albeit in the latter half of the year.Key QuotesInflation pressures have fallen amid broad-based improvement.The path back to 2% inflation is likely uneven.Incoming economic data will …
Read More »US stocks slide in cautious countdown to looming PCE
US stocks retreated on Wednesday, coming off a mixed close as caution prevailed ahead of a crucial inflation report that will guide expectations for interest rate cuts.The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 were down nearly 0.2%. The Nasdaq Composite sagged almost 0.4%. Stocks have struggled in February’s …
Read More »Will Thursday’s PCE figure make Fed’s road bumpier?
In case inflation unexpectedly makes a comeback, the world’s largest central banks will carry out their mandated duties and fight back. This has obviously become a main concern since the beginning of 2024. In order to return US inflation to low pre-pandemic levels, the US central bank is likely to …
Read More »Bitcoin stabilizes after soaring past $63000 amid cautious optimism
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 …
Read More »EUR/USD falls as attention shifts to EU, US inflation data
The EUR/USD pair has fallen for the second consecutive day against the US dollar as investors assess recent data from the US, revealing the economy remains strong. The US Bureau of Economic Analysis reported the second estimate of GDP for the last quarter of 2023, coming a tenth lower at …
Read More »Confidence in Eurozone Economy worsened in February
According to a survey of managers and consumers, confidence in the eurozone economy unexpectedly declined in February as attitude soured across all sectors.According to a forecast survey released by The Wall Street Journal, the eurozone sentiment indicator, an overall measure of business and consumer confidence, defied the tiny gain projected …
Read More »European Stocks Dip Amid Weak Corporate Earnings, Awaited Inflation Data
European Markets Slide Amidst Lackluster Profits and Anticipation of Key Economic Indicators European stocks faced downward pressure on Wednesday as disappointing earnings from various companies subdued investor sentiment. Meanwhile, global markets remained on edge, eagerly anticipating forthcoming inflation data releases in the United States and Europe for insights into evolving …
Read More »Gold Prices Stabilize Amid Yield Decline, Dollar Strength
Introduction: Gold Market Steadies Amidst Yield Retreat and Dollar Uptick Gold prices found stability on Wednesday as a retreat in yields on US Treasury bonds partially offset the impact of a stronger dollar. Traders remained vigilant for key inflation data releases and statements from US Central Bank officials, seeking clues …
Read More »Oil Prices Dip in Asia Amidst Rate Cut Delay Speculations and Rising US Inventories
Oil Prices Retreat on Rate Cut Delay Speculations Despite OPEC+ Production Cut Extension Possibilities Oil prices experienced a decline in Asian trading on Wednesday, as concerns over potential delays in US interest rate cuts and a surge in US crude inventories outweighed earlier support derived from reports suggesting a potential …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, February 27
Markets seem to have entered a consolidative stage ahead of key data releases on both sides of the ocean, while Fed speakers and ECB officials equally appear aligned behind the idea of cutting rates later than the majority of investors anticipate.The USD Index maintained its gradual leg lower in place, …
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