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It has been a big week for a number of major central banks worldwide. Central banks continuing to raise interest rates in an effort to tame inflation, largely dismissing for now the threat to economic growth posed by the spread of the Omicron variant. On ‘Super Thursday’ for central banks, …
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28 February, 2026 1:11 am
Oil Prices Soar Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions – 2026 Outlook Brightens
Crude Oil Surges as Geopolitical Tensions Heat UpGlobal oil prices surged sharply this week as tensi…
28 February, 2026 12:07 am
Wall Street Stumbles as Global Tensions Bite, Inflation Clouds the Outlook
Wall Street opened today under a heavy cloud of renewed inflation worries. Fresh data showed that pr…
27 February, 2026 11:09 pm
SpaceX ETF Hits Turbulence as Private Stock Stakes Balloon, A Private Giant in Public Hands
The SpaceX ETF is under the spotlight as its stake in the private space company has soared to nearly…
27 February, 2026 10:04 pm
Behind the AI Race Scene: Is Apple Playing a Different Game?
In the high‑stakes world of artificial intelligence, the headlines are dominated by tech giants raci…
27 February, 2026 9:18 pm
Gold Surges Past $5,200 Amid US-Iran Tensions
Gold reclaimed the $5,200 level on Friday, driven by heightened geopolitical risks and a surge in sa…
27 February, 2026 7:22 pm
Dollar Fails to Shine as Inflation Heats Up, Euro Holds Its Ground, Yen Finds Footing
The U.S. dollar is showing signs of hesitation despite recent inflation data that many had expected …
27 February, 2026 6:03 pm
Inflation Heats Up Again: Rising Producer Prices Shake Markets, Bitcoin Slips
Fresh U.S. inflation data has stirred markets, showing that price pressures are still lingering in t…
27 February, 2026 5:13 pm
Germany’s Inflation Cools to 1.9% in February, Easing Pressure on the Euro
Germany’s annual inflation slowed to 1.9% in February, down from 2.1% in January, signaling a modest…
27 February, 2026 4:52 pm
Oil Jumps as Iran Nuclear Talks Stall, Reviving Fears of Middle East Supply Disruptions
Oil prices climbed sharply on Friday after negotiations between the United States and Iran over Tehr…
27 February, 2026 3:26 pm
Wall Street Futures Slide as Nvidia Pullback and Inflation Jitters Darken Week’s End
U.S. stock index futures fell on Friday, signaling a cautious close to the week as renewed pressure …
Market Analysis
December, 2021
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18 December 2021 3:37 am
Market Drivers – US Session – 17-12-2021
Gold futures climbed back above the $1,800 mark on Friday to post their highest settlement in nearly four weeks. The precious metal’s rise above the key $1,800 level appears to be driven by broad capital flows leaving risk markets and moving into defensive havens such as gold.Gold (XAU/USD) advances for …
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18 December 2021 3:17 am
US Bond Yields Fall, Curve Slightly Flattens
US Treasury bond yields were lower on Friday, though off session lows, as traders assessed the recent hawkish Federal Reserve stance as the central bank tries to balance rising inflation against the economic toll of the Omicron coronavirus variant.Yields edged up in the short end, overall flattening the curve after …
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18 December 2021 2:42 am
Oil Prices Impacted By Omicron, More US Drilling Rigs Reported
Oil prices continued to trade lower in Friday dealings, with January West Texas Intermediate crude down $1.43, or 2%, at $70.95 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Crude oil prices fell on Friday and were also down on the week as surging cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant …
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18 December 2021 2:19 am
US Dollar Index Breaks Above Towards 98.00
The US Dollar Index ended the week above the 96.50 threshold. The US 10-year Treasury yield finished down, at 1.412%. DXY Technical outlook: Breaks above the ascending triangle, USD bulls target 98.00. The US Dollar Index, also known as DXY, which measures the greenback’s performance against a basket of six …
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18 December 2021 1:40 am
EUR/USD Falls Post-Fed, ECB Policy Meetings
The US central bank doubles its QE reduction to USD 30 billion, eyeing three rate hikes in 2022. The ECB announced a “hawkish” hold, PEPP to end in March as scheduled.On Friday, the EUR/USD plunges during the New York session, trading at 1.1237, down by 0.85%. The market sentiment is …
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18 December 2021 1:07 am
Hot inflation, Omicron, Withdrawn Stimulus Shaping Economic Outlook For 2022
The US economy is expected to slow in 2022 in comparison to 2021, but economic growth will continue at a pace that is above average. Consumers have powered the economic recovery since mid-2020 and that will continue in the coming year.Consumer spending is expected to rise another 4% to 5% …
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18 December 2021 12:24 am
USD/CAD Surges as Hawkish Fed’s Waller Spurs USD Gains
The USD/CAD pair is approaching 1.2900 after hawkish comments from Fed member Waller, who said that March meeting was live. A break above 1.2900 would likely open the door to a test of the initial post-Fed meeting highs near 1.2940.Some had thought that this week’s rollercoaster ride in Forex markets …
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17 December 2021 11:18 pm
Gold Prices Moved By Keener Risk Aversion On Friday
Gold futures climbed back above the $1,800 mark on Friday to post their highest settlement in nearly four weeks. The precious metal’s rise above the key $1,800 level appears to be driven by broad capital flows leaving risk markets and moving into defensive havens such as gold. Gold (XAU/USD) advances …
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17 December 2021 11:06 pm
Waller: Accelerating Taper Meant To Make March Fed Meeting Live
Fed Board of Governors member Christopher Waller said on Friday that the whole point of the Fed’s decision to accelerate the pace of its QE taper was to make the March Fed meeting “live” for a first rate hike. Under his base case scenario, a first rate hike in March …
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17 December 2021 10:02 pm
USD/CHF Pares Thursday’s Losses, Reclaims 0.9200 Figure
The US dollar recovers some of Thursday’s losses against the Swiss franc. The pair climbs above the 100, and the 50-day moving averages (DMAs) trading at 0.9227 during the New York session. Financial markets risk-aversion favors the US dollar safe-haven status, to the detriment of the Swiss franc.In the bond …
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17 December 2021 9:48 pm
NY Fed’s Williams: Raising Rates Be Positive Event For US Economy
The Federal Reserve raising interest rates next year would signal the central bank feels good about the country’s economic recovery, New York Fed President John Williams said Friday.“I go into next year feeling [like] the baseline outlook is a very good one. Therefore, actually raising interest rates would be a …
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17 December 2021 9:06 pm
European Shares Stumble On Info Data Drop For Sixth Month
European stocks retreated on Friday, continuing to recede from highs despite positive broker backing from firms including Credit Suisse and Morgan Stanley.The Stoxx Europe 600 XX:SXXP dropped 1% in afternoon trade, and the index is now down over 3% from record highs set in November. The European backdrop has been …
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