A white paper is accusing the Treasury Department of overreliance on bills has sparked debate on Wall Street and in Washington. The paper claims that the Treasury Department’s decision to continue financing an outsize chunk of US debt with short-term Treasury bills is tantamount to deliberate manipulation of the economy.The …
Read More »Mark Carney Takes the Helm: Canada’s New PM Faces Trump and Global Trade Challenges
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Oil Gains Amidst Geopolitical Tempest and Shifting Demand Forecasts
Despite a week dominated by fluctuating geopolitical tensions and evolving economic forecasts, oil p…
Fresh Deadline Drama: Senate Poised to Avert Shutdown
Funding Bill on the Brink of PassageThe Senate is set for a pivotal test vote this afternoon on the …
PPI Shadowed: GBP/USD Wobbles Amid GDP Shock and Surging US Inflation Fears
The Pound Sterling (GBP) faced renewed pressure against the US Dollar (USD) this week, with GBP/USD …
Changpeng Zhao Denies Ties of Trump Family Ties and Binance Amid Controversy
Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the founder and former CEO of Binance, the globe’s largest cryptocurrency…
Gold Shatters $3,000 Barrier: Historic Safe-Haven Surge Amid Global Uncertainty
In a landmark moment, gold prices surged past the $3,000 per ounce threshold on Friday, marking an a…
Bristol Myers Squibb Gains Expanded EU Approval for CAR-T Therapy Breyanzi
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Forex Market Overview: Yen Weakens, Pound Slips, Dollar Recovers
The Japanese yen weakened on Friday after concluding union wage negotiations, while the British poun…
Oil Prices Rebound as Ukraine Conflict Persists, Trade War Concerns Loom
Oil prices bounced back on Friday, recovering some of the previous session’s losses, as the Uk…
Gold Prices Hold Near Record Highs Amid Trade Tensions, Rate Cut Expectations
Gold prices remained steady at all-time highs in Asian trading on Friday, driven by escalating U.S.-…
Market Analysis
July, 2024
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31 July 2024 7:50 pm
Explainer: Key Contour Lines Around FOMC’s Looming Decision
The US Federal Reserve is poised to conclude its policy meeting on July Thirty First, with Chair Jerome Powell expected to discuss the central bank’s rate latest decision. This meeting is seen by most analysts as a warm-up act for September, as many Wall Street analysts are hoping for insights …
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31 July 2024 6:51 pm
GBP/USD Stays stable at 1.2840 ahead of the FOMC decision
The GBP/USD pair consolidates between 1.2800 and 1.2890 amid uncertain Fed and BoE decisions. RSI remains flat, indicating a balanced market with no clear trend. Key support levels are at 1.2778 and 1.2750, with resistance at 1.2888 and 1.2900.The Pound Sterling registers minuscule gains during the North American session as …
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31 July 2024 12:38 pm
Yen rises sharply after BOJ decision
The yen experienced volatility on Wednesday following the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) announcement to raise interest rates and outline a comprehensive bond tapering plan. Initially, the yen surged 0.8% to a three-month high of 151.58 per dollar immediately after the BOJ’s decision, only to reverse those gains minutes later as …
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31 July 2024 11:10 am
Bank of Japan Increases Interest Rates and Announces Bond Tapering Strategy
In a surprising move, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised interest rates on Wednesday and introduced a comprehensive quantitative tightening (QT) plan, signaling a significant shift away from a decade of aggressive monetary stimulus. This decision marks a departure from market expectations, which had largely anticipated that the BOJ would …
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31 July 2024 10:51 am
Oil prices surge over 1% on middle east tensions
Oil prices surged in Asian trade on Wednesday following reports of a significant escalation in Middle East tensions. The uptick was driven by news of the reported death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in an Israeli airstrike in Tehran, Iran’s capital. This development has raised concerns about a potential spike …
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31 July 2024 10:08 am
Gold prices rise past $2,400 with Fed, Middle East tensions in focus
Gold prices climbed in Asian trade on Wednesday, buoyed by a softer dollar as traders keenly awaited signals from the Federal Reserve on potential interest rate cuts. The precious metal also drew strength from safe haven buying amid escalating geopolitical tensions. Spot gold edged up 0.3% to $2,419.11 an ounce, …
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31 July 2024 5:23 am
Will FOMC cut interest rate in July or just warm up for September meeting?
FOMC meeting began on Tuesday amid hopes that Jerome Powell, Fed Chairman, could hint the timing or number of rate cuts at least until the end of 2024, this comes amid accelerating expectations that the Federal Open Market Committee will begin cutting rates in its meeting next September.These expectations are …
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30 July 2024 11:29 pm
Bitcoin retreats, stoops to conquer selling pressure
Bitcoin price started a downside correction taking it below $66,000. BTC is now correcting gains and might extend losses. Bitcoin struggled close to $70,000 and started a downside correction. The price is trading at $65,673; down 1.66%. There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at …
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30 July 2024 10:15 pm
US Dollar Holds Recent Gain Amid Promising Data, Ahead of FOMC Meeting
US Dollar maintains momentum ahead of Fed decision and labor market update. US JOLTs and CB Consumer Confidence figures exceed expectations. Fed is expected to stay data-dependent and keep possibilities open for a September cut.The US Dollar, measured by the DXY index, is trying to continue its upward trend, but …
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30 July 2024 9:03 pm
Tax cut sharply pushes gold demand in India higher
Commodity researcher Carsten Fritsch reports that there is currently a noticeable upsurge in the demand for gold in India. The desire for gold intensifies. The demand for gold in India has significantly increased as a result of the removal of the import tax on the metal and the subsequent drop …
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30 July 2024 7:46 pm
Pfizer Shares Leap Following Q1 Earnings
Pfizer India reported a strong performance in the first quarter, with revenue and profit climbing significantly. Total revenue surged 7% to approximately $73.4 million USD while operating earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) soared by 60.31% to $21.4 million USD. Consequently, net profit for the quarter skyrocketed by …
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30 July 2024 4:13 pm
Eurozone Economic Growth Surprises, but Challenges Persist
The Eurozone’s economy experienced a slight uptick in the second quarter, growing by 0.3%, as reported by Eurostat on Tuesday. This growth exceeded economists’ expectations and matched the growth rate from the previous quarter. However, underlying issues and a slew of pessimistic surveys suggest a challenging outlook for the remainder …
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