European stocks saw a modest rise on Wednesday, driven by positive corporate earnings reports. However, gains were tempered by weakness in oil and metal prices, and investors remained cautious ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s second day of testimony, seeking further clues on interest rate policy. Market Performance and …
Read More »Global Forex Update: Dollar Steadies Amid Fed Optimism, Euro and Yuan Under Pressure
The U.S. dollar held firm on Thursday, bolstered by hawkish Federal Reserve minutes and strong econo…
Germany’s Exports and Industrial Production Beat Expectations, but Economic Challenges Persist
Germany, the eurozone’s largest economy, delivered better-than-expected export and industrial produc…
European Stocks Edge Lower Amid Mixed Economic Data and Retail Earnings
European stock markets traded slightly lower on Thursday, as investors evaluated economic data and r…
Oil Prices Steady Amid Seasonal Demand and Rising U.S. Inventories
Oil prices held steady on Thursday as markets balanced strong winter fuel demand expectations with c…
Gold Prices Hold Steady Amid Fed Concerns and Trade Tariff Uncertainty; Copper Rises on China Stimulus Hopes
Gold prices steadied in Asian trade on Thursday after two consecutive days of gains, supported by sa…
WTI Oil Prices Slip Below $72.50 as US Dollar Strengthens
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices dipped below $72.50 per barrel in early Asian trading…
Is Eurozone back to a sovereign debt crisis following the German election?
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz disbanded his coalition government composed of the Social Democrats, G…
Yen Retreats On Stronger US Dollar
The Japanese yen is retreating against the US dollar due to the latter’s strength, driven by d…
XAU/USD Edges Higher Despite Mixed US Jobs Data As FOMC Minutes Hint at Slowing Rate Cuts
Gold prices climbed during the North American session, buoyed by a slightly hawkish tone in the late…
FOMC Minutes Reflect Growing Concerns Over Trump’s Trade Policies
The Federal Reserve’s latest monetary policy meeting minutes, released on Wednesday, revealed …
Market Analysis
July, 2024
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10 July 2024 2:05 pm
Dollar Hovers Near Three-Week Lows Amid Powell’s Cautious Tone
The US dollar remained near three-week lows as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell adopted a cautious stance during his testimony to Congress, highlighting the need for “greater confidence” in declining inflation before considering a rate cut. Powell acknowledged the cooling labor market, but the upcoming Consumer Price Index (CPI) report …
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10 July 2024 1:10 pm
Asian Stocks Muted Amid Mixed Inflation Data and Fed Uncertainty
Asian stock markets remained largely rangebound on Wednesday, as investors digested mixed inflation figures from China and Japan, while closely monitoring Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony for clues on potential interest rate cuts. Key Takeaways: Mixed Inflation Data: Japanese producer price index (PPI) inflation rose slightly in June, but …
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10 July 2024 10:24 am
Dollar Stabilizes Near 3-Week Low as Powell Testimony Impacts Market Sentiment
The U.S. dollar remained near a three-week low on Wednesday, despite slight gains, as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s cautious tone in his testimony to Congress tempered risk sentiment. Meanwhile, the New Zealand dollar weakened on the prospect of a rate cut. Powell’s Testimony and Market Reaction In his first …
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10 July 2024 4:10 am
Market Drivers; US Session, July 9
The USD Index (DXY) surged past the 105.00 and flirted with the interim 55-day SMA amidst a decent uptick in US yields. The second semi-annual testimony by Chair J. Powell to the Congress is due on July 10, along with weekly Mortgage Applications, Wholesale Inventories and speeches by the Fed’s …
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10 July 2024 3:06 am
Oil ignores extended decline in API barrel counts
WTI backslid to $81.00 as energy market concerns weigh heavy. API reported a second, albeit smaller drawdown in US Crude Oil supplies.the Chinese demand remains lower than expected in 2024, risk bid from Beryl evaporates. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Crude Oil extended a near term decline on Tuesday, falling …
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10 July 2024 12:42 am
Gold consolidates ahead of US inflation data
Following Powell’s Senate testimony, which suggests a cautious approach to rate cuts, gold prices jump beyond $2,360. Although DXY gains 0.14%, the rate on the US 10-year Treasury increases to 4.296%.During Tuesday’s North American session, gold prices marginally increased following remarks made by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell before the …
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9 July 2024 11:38 pm
RBNZ expected to keep rates unchanged
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is expected to keep rates on hold at 5.50% following its July monetary policy meeting. Market participants are expected to see a rates on-hold decision due to discouraging economic performance and inflation risks. They will look for fresh hints on the timing of the …
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9 July 2024 10:14 pm
Political uncertainty boosts case for ECB’s September interest rate cut
Following the relatively data-insensitive June rate cut, European Central Bank (ECB) speakers have stood firm on the message of data-dependency. Next week’s ECB meeting likely to take stock of the available data and compare it to the latest forecast.Possible rate cut in September Following the relatively data-insensitive June rate cut, …
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9 July 2024 9:28 pm
Canadian Dollar Struggles Following Powell’s Speech
The Canadian dollar struggled to develop momentum with little of note on the docket. Canada is largely absent from the economic calendar this week. Fed Chair Powell stuck close to the usual script, giving investors little to work with.The Canadian dollar found little reason to move in any particular direction …
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9 July 2024 7:57 pm
Powell comments on job creation status in US economy
Fed Chair Jerome Powell is speaking Tuesday before the Senate Banking Committee as part of his semiannual address to Congress on monetary policy.With the Fed still on hold regarding interest rates, Powell’s remarks are closely monitored for hints about what it will take to start easing. At the Fed’s June …
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9 July 2024 2:08 pm
U.S. Stock Futures Rise as Rate Cut Anticipation Grows Ahead of Powell Testimony
U.S. stock index futures climbed on Tuesday as market optimism regarding a potential interest rate cut in September continued to build, ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony before Congress. In early morning trading, Dow Jones Futures rose, S&P 500 Futures gained, and Nasdaq 100 Futures advanced. The S&P …
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9 July 2024 1:16 pm
Oil Prices Stabilize as Hurricane Beryl Impact Less Severe Than Anticipated
Oil prices remained relatively stable on Tuesday as the impact of Hurricane Beryl on a major U.S. oil-producing hub in Texas proved less severe than initially feared. The storm, which weakened into a tropical storm after making landfall, caused minimal disruption to major refineries along the U.S. Gulf Coast. Brent …
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