President Donald Trump could be considering his own favourite pick for the position of Federal Reserve Chairman other than Jerome Powell upon taking office next January to emphasize the constitutional responsibility of all executive branch officials to the president. The dispute arises from the Federal Reserve’s power over national monetary …
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Gold Spikes Amid Tensions, But Can It Sustain the Rally?
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Will Trump’s Potential SEC Chair Pick Change Future of Crypto Regulation?
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Crypto Market Update: Bitcoin Surges, Altcoins Lag
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US Dollar Stabilizes After Early Friday Weakness
The US Dollar Index (DXY) recovered from early Friday lows, trading near the 106.00 level. The index…
Gold Shines Amidst Geopolitical Turmoil, Economic Uncertainty
Gold prices have surged in recent weeks, driven by a confluence of factors including escalating geop…
Oil Prices Decline as Supply Concerns Ease and 2025 Outlook Weighs on Market Sentiment
Oil prices slid on Friday, marking a weekly drop of over 3%, as the easing of geopolitical tensions …
German Retail Sales Decline Sharply in October, Surpassing Expectations
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Gold Prices Rally on Weak Dollar and Geopolitical Tensions
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Market Analysis
November, 2024
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14 November 2024 10:44 pm
How Have US Stocks Reacted After Trump’s Win?
Certain stocks have been disappointed by Trump’s election-related gains; Tesla has lost 4.5% of its value since Election Day. Elon Musk’s business has grown to be a close buddy of Trump. Republicans may not instantly carry out their campaign pledges, even if they control the White House, Senate, and House …
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14 November 2024 10:01 pm
EUR/GBP Remains Range-Bound Amid Mixed Signals
The EUR/GBP pair has been consolidating in a narrow trading range for the past week, unable to break out of its recent price channel. While there have been brief periods of upward movement, overall momentum remains sluggish. The pair is currently trading below its 20-day Simple Moving Average (SMA), suggesting …
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14 November 2024 9:04 pm
Gold Declines Amid Political Upheaval
A Perfect Storm for Gold Gold prices have taken a significant hit, plummeting nearly 7% in November, as a confluence of factors has eroded its appeal as a safe-haven asset. The recent US political landscape, coupled with economic and market dynamics, has created a perfect storm for the precious metal. …
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14 November 2024 7:43 pm
Crude oil prices poised to close with weekly gains
Crude oil prices continue to face significant downward pressure as a confluence of bearish factors converge. The recent release of the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) monthly report has further dampened the outlook for 2025 oil demand, adding to the prevailing bearish sentiment.The IEA’s downward revision of its 2025 oil demand …
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14 November 2024 5:22 pm
U.S. Dollar Hits 6-Month High Amid Trump Trade Expectations and Inflation Data Focus
U.S. Dollar Surges to One-Year High Amid Rising Yields and Trump’s Economic Policy Expectations 4o The U.S. dollar maintained its strong upward momentum on Thursday, reaching a one-year high against a basket of major currencies, driven by rising Treasury yields and optimism following Donald Trump’s presidential election victory. The dollar …
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14 November 2024 3:20 pm
U.S. Stock Index Futures Gain Slightly as Investors Await Powell’s Speech
U.S. stock index futures showed modest gains early Thursday, as investors assessed the latest inflation data and anticipated a key speech from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. As of 05:55 ET (10:55 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were up 50 points (0.1%), S&P 500 Futures added 6 points (0.1%), and Nasdaq …
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14 November 2024 2:37 pm
Cryptocurrency Market Surpasses $3 Trillion as Trump’s Election Boosts Optimism
The global cryptocurrency market has reached a new milestone, surpassing $3 trillion in market capitalization. This surge follows Donald Trump’s election as U.S. president, which has fueled speculation of more favorable regulatory conditions that could accelerate growth across digital assets. Data from CoinGecko showed that the total value of the …
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14 November 2024 1:47 pm
European Stock Markets See Mixed Performance Amid Economic Data and Corporate Earnings
European stock markets showed mixed results on Thursday as investors processed a wave of corporate earnings reports and key regional economic data. By early morning trade, Germany’s DAX index climbed 0.6%, while France’s CAC 40 gained 0.2%. In contrast, the UK’s FTSE 100 edged down by 0.1%. Eurozone Growth and …
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14 November 2024 12:45 pm
Oil Prices Dip on Strong Dollar and Output Concerns Amid Slow Demand Growth
Oil prices declined in early trading on Thursday, erasing much of the previous session’s gains due to a stronger dollar and ongoing worries about higher global oil output against a backdrop of slow demand growth forecasts. Brent crude futures fell by 45 cents, or 0.6%, to $71.83 a barrel at …
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13 November 2024 10:07 pm
Stocks Edge Higher as Mild Inflation Data Fuels Rate Cut Speculations
Wall Street Rallies on Tepid InflationThe Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 climbed on Wednesday, buoyed by October’s consumer price index (CPI) report. The data, which showed inflation remaining relatively tame, reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will continue its path of interest rate cuts.A Closer Look at the …
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13 November 2024 9:01 pm
Euro Slumps to Year-Long Low as Dollar Dominates
The Euro has continued its downward trajectory, plunging below the 1.0600 level against the US Dollar on Wednesday. This marks a significant decline and a new year-long low for the Euro, highlighting the growing disparity between the two major currencies. A brief respite from the Euro’s weakness was observed following …
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13 November 2024 7:31 pm
US Dollar Surges Following Cautious Remarks By Fed Official
The US dollar surged on Wednesday, fueled by hawkish comments from Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan. Logan’s cautious tone regarding a potential December rate cut dampened market expectations, bolstering the Greenback.The US dollar remains a strong currency, and its recent surge underscores the market’s growing concern about potential inflationary pressures …
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