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After PPI Data, Dow Jones Pauses Amidst Sticky Inflation

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) has recently encountered a roadblock in its upward trajectory, as investors grapple with persistent inflationary pressures. The latest US Producer Price Index (PPI) data, which came in hotter than expected, has ignited concerns about the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) ability to swiftly return inflation to …

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Gold’s Uncertain Path: A Tug-of-War Between Rate Cuts and Inflation

Gold prices experienced a downturn this week, shedding over 1% as investors grappled with conflicting economic signals from the United States. While a softer-than-expected jobs report pointed towards a potential easing of monetary policy, a surprising uptick in producer prices raised concerns about persistent inflationary pressures.The Fed’s Tightrope WalkMarket participants …

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U.S. Dollar Steady as Markets Await ECB Rate Cut, Swiss Franc Falls Following SNB Decision

The U.S. dollar remained relatively unchanged on Thursday, holding steady ahead of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) much-anticipated monetary policy decision later in the day. Traders are widely expecting the ECB to implement a quarter-point rate cut, with the euro edging slightly higher in anticipation of the move. Meanwhile, the …

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Gold and Copper Markets at Crossroads: Geopolitics, Dollar Strength, and China Stimulus in Focus

Gold and copper prices exhibited contrasting movements in Thursday’s Asian trading session as investors balanced geopolitical tensions, U.S. inflation data, and hopes for Chinese stimulus measures. While gold retreated slightly from a two-week high, copper surged to a one-month peak amid growing optimism surrounding China’s economic policies. Gold Eases as …

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