Market Update

Bitcoin extended its losing streak to a third day on Friday, retreating 3.7% to trade at $97,002.0 by 00:46 ET (05:46 GMT). The decline comes in the wake of the Federal Reserve’s hawkish monetary policy signals and profit-taking after the cryptocurrency reached record highs earlier in the week. Bitcoin Pullback …

Asian equities traded within a narrow range on Friday, largely reflecting the region’s cautious sentiment as global and domestic economic uncertainties dampened risk appetite. While Japan’s markets found some respite, most other major Asian indices either edged lower or remained flat, concluding a week marked by steep losses. Japanese Markets …

President-elect Donald Trump has announced a new plan to fund the government and lift the debt ceiling, a day before a government shutdown. He praised Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans for coming to a “very good Deal,” urging Congress to swiftly pass it in votes as soon as Thursday …

Central Banks Hold Steady, US Core PCE in Focus The Bank of England and the Bank of Japan both held interest rates steady at their respective policy meetings. While the BoE’s decision had a limited impact on the Pound, the BoJ’s rate hold weighed heavily on the Yen.With a relatively …

The GBP/USD currency pair experienced a sharp decline, falling over 60 pips, as robust US economic data and a surge in Treasury yields bolstered the US Dollar. The pair flirted with the crucial 1.2500 support level.US Economic Strength Fuels Dollar DemandKey US economic indicators pointed to a strong economy. Initial …

Following the Fed’s less dovish stance, gold records gains of more than $0.20. According to statistical data, the US economy grew 3.1% year over year in Q3. Gold’s attractiveness as a safe-haven asset in times of uncertainty is increased by the possibility of a US government shutdown. The price of …

US Treasury yields saw a significant uptick on Thursday, driven by the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision released on Wednesday and a speech by Federal Open Market Committee Chairman Jerome Powell during the subsequent press conference.The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note climbed to 4.577%, up from the previous …

The Bitcoin market demonstrated resilience on Thursday, recovering some of its losses from the previous day’s decline. Prices stabilized near the $100,000 level, with a notable rebound of approximately $2,000, suggesting a strong underlying demand for the cryptocurrency. The most famous cryptocurrency traded at $102,300 earlier on Thursday, before sliding …

US stocks have been recovering since the opening of Wall Street trading on Thursday from their worst decline in several months, which was triggered by a Federal Reserve statement that hinted at a slower pace of interest rate cuts. This came after the Fed announced a 25 basis point rate …

The Bank of England (BoE) opted to maintain its Bank Rate at 4.75% on Thursday, reflecting a cautious approach to monetary easing as inflation pressures continue to challenge the central bank’s medium-term objectives. Rate Decision Details Policymakers voted 6 to 3 in favor of leaving rates unchanged, a more decisive …