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December, 2024

• 4 December 2024 7:33 pm

  Bitcoin Rebounds After South Korea Scare

  

  Bitcoin price has staged a recovery, trading above $96,000 on Wednesday, following a dip triggered by the declaration of martial law in South Korea. As the crisis quickly subsided, investor confidence returned, and BTC prices rebounded.Institutional Buying and Retail InterestOn-chain data reveals that institutional investors capitalized on the recent price …

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• 4 December 2024 4:17 pm

  Oil Prices Edge Higher Amid OPEC+ Supply Cuts and Geopolitical Tensions

  

  Oil prices firmed slightly on Wednesday as traders anticipated OPEC+ to extend voluntary production cuts, while ongoing geopolitical tensions provided additional support to the market. Market Performance Brent Crude Futures: Up 19 cents (0.26%) at $73.81 per barrel (0916 GMT). West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude: Gained 13 cents (0.19%) to …

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• 4 December 2024 4:16 pm

  U.S. Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Powell Speech; Focus on Economic and Corporate Developments

  

  U.S. stock index futures advanced on Wednesday, with investors closely eyeing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s upcoming address for insights into the central bank’s interest rate trajectory. Stock Futures PerformanceAs of 05:40 ET (10:40 GMT): Dow Jones Futures: Up 195 points (0.4%) S&P 500 Futures: Gained 13 points (0.2%) Nasdaq …

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• 4 December 2024 2:26 pm

  US Dollar Gains as Euro Struggles Ahead of French Political Crisis

  

  The US dollar strengthened on Wednesday, while the euro retreated ahead of a critical no-confidence vote in France that could potentially destabilize the already fragile coalition government. Dollar Rises on Safe-Haven Demand At 04:45 ET (09:45 GMT), the Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major …

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• 4 December 2024 1:05 pm

  European Markets Steady Ahead of French No-Confidence Vote

  

  European equities opened Wednesday on a cautious note as investors awaited a decisive no-confidence vote in France’s Parliament, a move that could potentially unseat Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government. Market Overview The pan-European STOXX 600 index edged up 0.1% by 0810 GMT, marking its fifth consecutive session of gains after …

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• 4 December 2024 12:27 pm

  Gold Prices Edge Higher Amid South Korean Political Crisis and Middle Eastern Tensions

  

  Gold prices saw marginal gains during Asian trading hours on Wednesday as political turmoil in South Korea and escalating tensions in the Middle East boosted safe-haven demand. However, the strength of the U.S. dollar, fueled by uncertainty over the Federal Reserve’s interest rate outlook, capped any significant upward momentum for …

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• 4 December 2024 12:55 am

  US Stocks Mixed In Reaction to Jobs Data, Fed Remarks

  

  On Tuesday, US stocks experienced mixed movements as investors processed fresh jobs data and commentary from Federal Reserve officials on the future of interest rates. The stock market’s response was reflective of the nuanced economic signals received throughout the day.The S&P 500 remained close to its previous levels, showing little …

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• 4 December 2024 12:09 am

  Market Drivers; US Sesssion

  

  Powell’s Speech and Labor Data to Shape the Market’s DirectionThe US Dollar Index (DXY) retreated slightly from its recent gains on Tuesday, as investors digested mixed economic signals and awaited crucial data releases. The market’s focus remains on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech and key labor market data, which …

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• 3 December 2024 11:28 pm

  Fed’s Kugler: Fed goals are roughly in-balance

  

  Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Adrianna Kugler hit the wires on Tuesday, reiterating her position that the Fed’s progress on inflation is still underway, noting that the Fed isn’t going to concern itself from possible policy changes under incoming President Donald Trump in the months to come.Key QuotesCurrent Fed …

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• 3 December 2024 10:32 pm

  Dollar Weakens, Gold Shines Amidst Fed Rate Cut Expectations

  

  A Shift in the Monetary Landscape The global currency and commodity markets experienced a significant shift this week as expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut intensified. The US dollar, long considered a safe-haven asset, weakened as investors sought opportunities in other currencies and commodities.Fed’s Dovish TurnA key catalyst for …

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• 3 December 2024 9:42 pm

  Fed Gears Up for Another Rate Cut

  

  The Federal Reserve is poised to once again wield its monetary policy tools to navigate a complex economic landscape. With growing concerns about inflation and a potentially softening labor market, a December interest rate cut appears increasingly likely. This decision will be a delicate balancing act, aimed at fostering economic …

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• 3 December 2024 8:50 pm

  Could JOLTS Data Alter Fed’s Recent Rate Path?

  

  The US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Opportunities and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) recorded 7.744 million job opportunities for October, and this does not go without economic ramifications. While there has been a lot of noise around the trend, there are not truly substantial cracks in the US economy, therefore, …

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• 3 December 2024 7:41 pm

  South Korea Market Plunges on Martial Law Declaration

  

  Following President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial rule and the use of emergency powers, which sparked concerns about instability in the 13th largest economy in the world, South Korean equities fell in the United States on Tuesday. At a 52-week low, the iShares MSCI South Korea ETF, which covers …

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