Market Update

The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded in a narrow range on Thursday, holding near its record high. Investors are adopting a cautious stance as they await the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later in the day.The market’s anticipation of a 25 basis point rate cut from Fed Chair Jerome Powell …

The American central bank is expected to maintain its monetary easing cycle. The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its benchmark policy rate by 25 basis points (bps) at the end of its policy meeting on Thursday, a decision that may seem a footnote given the uncertain economic terrain the …

U.S. stock index futures traded higher Thursday morning, continuing the positive momentum generated by Donald Trump’s presidential election win in 2024. The market is now turning its attention to the Federal Reserve’s policy decision later in the day. Futures Overview At 06:20 ET (11:20 GMT), futures showed modest gains across …

European markets advanced on Thursday, driven by gains in technology and resource stocks as investors turned their attention to upcoming monetary policy announcements from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England (BoE). Key Market Highlights The pan-European STOXX 600 index climbed 0.5%, led by the basic resources sector, which …

The U.S. dollar pulled back slightly on Thursday, easing from a four-month high reached after Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election. Market participants are now focused on upcoming monetary policy announcements from the Federal Reserve and other central banks. Fed Rate Cut Anticipated The Federal Reserve is expected …

Gold prices slipped slightly in Asian trade on Thursday, extending the losses from the previous session, triggered by a sharp rally in the dollar and risk assets following Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Despite this recent decline, gold has managed to hold on to significant gains …

Asian stocks saw limited movement on Thursday, with early gains following Donald Trump’s election victory in the U.S. beginning to taper off. The initial rally sparked by optimism on Wall Street is being overshadowed by concerns over trade and stimulus policies. Investors are now focused on additional economic measures from …

The US Dollar Index (DXY) rose to four-month tops north of the 105.00 hurdle on the back of Trump’s win and higher US yields. The Fed’s interest rate decision will be at the centre of the debate, seconded by weekly Initial Jobless Claims and Wholesale Inventories.The US dollar has touched …

The election of Trump increases the likelihood of policy-induced inflation, which forces the Fed to maintain its restrictive stance for a longer period of time. A 25 basis point cut is anticipated when the FOMC meets on Thursday.The US economy is still expanding at or above the trend. Following former …

Donald Trump’s threat to impose 60% tariffs on US imports of Chinese goods poses significant growth risks for the world’s second-largest economy. The property market crisis, weak domestic demand, and deflationary pressures have contributed to China’s economic downturn. In 2018, the property market was strong, driving about a quarter of …