Market Update

On Wednesday, gold prices experienced a slight decline but remained above the $2,100 per ounce mark, following a surge driven by increased expectations of a US interest rate cut in June, which pushed the precious metal to a record high in the previous session ahead of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome …

On Wednesday, the dollar maintained stability as traders adopted a cautious approach ahead of key events such as Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s testimony, the European Central Bank’s interest rate decision, and US jobs data later in the week. Bitcoin showed renewed strength but remained below its recent record high …

Oil prices rebounded during Wednesday’s trading session following previous declines, with indicators pointing towards tight supply amidst production cuts by major oil producers. Brent crude reached $82.35 per barrel, up from the opening price of $81.99, while West Texas Intermediate crude rose to $78.54 per barrel compared to $78.13 per …

Since its January meeting, the Bank of Canada has refrained from using the phrase “the bank is still ready to raise interest rates if necessary,” which was previously a frequent mention in its statements. This adjustment comes at a time when the market anticipates rate cuts by other central banks. …

Gold prices reached a new record of $2141.59 earlier on Tuesday, driven by expectations of forthcoming Fed policy easing. Reports of slowing business activity in the US services sector contributed to the rally, with XAU/USD now trading at $2126.85.A decline in US Treasury yields supports the surge in gold prices. …

The Bank of Canada is expected to maintain a 5% interest rate at its upcoming meeting, with a possible first rate cut in June. This approach will allow the Bank to monitor GDP figures and their impact on the interest rate’s outlook, as economic analysts believe the Canadian economy is …

As of this writing, Bitcoin is down 7.17% from its previous daily closing price of $68359, primarily due to profit-taking and risk aversion. However, as Bitcoin and Ethereum take centre stage in the market, altcoin season is picking up steam. The market is gaining further excitement and confidence right now, …

Fed Chair Jerome Powell is expected to reiterate his stance that interest rate cuts are not necessary right now, particularly in light of recent inflation-linked data that indicated price pressures are still persisting.The Fed will release its Beige Book poll, which is a nationwide study of regional business contacts, on …

China’s Premier Li Qiang addressed the National People’s Congress annual meeting, acknowledging that achieving 5% economic growth this year will be challenging due to difficult times. Li Qiang outlined plans to boost spending on advanced technology, fortify China’s military, and support the economy. However, no big package of stimulus was …

With Apple as well as other big names in the tech industry retreating, US stocks dipped on Tuesday, headed for another down session. The average number of equities that traded in the red was almost two thirds. Conversely, the only two companies able to defy the general trend were 3M …