The dollar strengthened on Wednesday following robust US economic data, driving the Japanese yen to a 34-year low against the greenback. Here are the key developments impacting currency markets: The Japanese yen traded at 151.97 to the dollar during the Asian session, marking a 34-year low. This decline prompted concerns …
Read More »European Markets Edge Lower as Investors Await U.S. Jobs Data
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Gold Prices Inch Higher Amid Rate and Trade Jitters, Copper Boosted by China Stimulus Hopes
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What Can Markets Expect from December’s US Employment Data?
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Loonie Declines Despite US Market Pause
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BoE’s Breeden: Some evidence of activity weakening, but we expect it to pick up again
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Fed’s Harker Signals Continued Rate Cuts, But Urges Caution
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Gold Prices Extend Rally Amid Rising Inflation Concerns
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Oil Prices Edge Higher Amid Firm Winter Demand Expectations and Supply Concerns
Oil prices rose slightly on Thursday, with Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) gaining 0.5…
Market Analysis
March, 2024
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27 March 2024 11:17 am
Gold Prices Retreat Slightly Amid Dollar Strength
Gold prices experienced a slight decline on Wednesday, largely driven by the strengthening of the US dollar. However, the precious metal traded within a narrow range as investors awaited further guidance from the US Federal Reserve. Here are the key highlights from today’s movements in the gold market: Gold Slips …
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27 March 2024 10:31 am
Oil Prices Decline on Rising US Inventories and OPEC+ Production Policy Uncertainty
Oil prices experienced a second consecutive day of decline on Wednesday, as concerns over increasing crude inventories in the United States and uncertainties regarding production policy among major producers weighed on market sentiment. Here are the key highlights from today’s oil market movements: Brent crude futures for May delivery fell …
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27 March 2024 4:04 am
Trump’s Truth Social stock soars on its first day on Nasdaq
Donald Trump’s social media platform, known as Truth Social soared on its first day of trading. The stock soared by roughly 50% after hitting the Nasdaq exchange under the ticker symbol DJT, but then dipped by the closing bell. The stock ultimately ended the day at $57.99, translating to a …
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27 March 2024 3:33 am
Market Drivers; US Session, March 26
The US Dollar Index bounced back from Monday’s losses, climbing back around 104.30. Key events to watch on Wednesday, March 27, include the Mortgage Applications report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) and a speech by Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) member Christopher Waller.CurrenciesThe EUR/USD pair traded in a narrow …
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27 March 2024 3:20 am
US Targets Russian Firms Breaching Sanctions
Thirteen businesses and two individuals are under investigation by the US Treasury Department for allegedly assisting Russia in avoiding sanctions by using virtual money and technological services. Fintech, namely financial technology, companies that collaborated with Russian banks under sanctions to enable transactions and provide virtual currency solutions are the focus …
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27 March 2024 2:36 am
US dollar rises, but still awaits fresh catalysts
The February orders for durable goods performed better than anticipated. Data on housing revealed some decline. This week’s focus will be on the release of PCE figures for February on Friday. Tuesday’s trading saw gains in the US dollar Index, slightly higher against its rival currencies, circling around 104.20. The …
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27 March 2024 1:45 am
Gold shines again on retreating T-yields
As US Treasury yields decline and the US dollar fluctuates, gold prices climb. Treasury yields’ decline supports Gold’s rise, but the US Dollar Index’s slight increase opposes it. Tuesday’s US data was mixed, with lower consumer confidence and higher durable goods orders influencing the overall market sentiment. Although the price …
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26 March 2024 10:32 pm
China Boosts Investor Confidence By Earlier Positive Data
Facing the slowing economy, China is trying a new approach to manage public perception. They’re releasing positive economic data earlier than usual with the aim to boost investor confidence as well as paint a more optimistic outlook.This tactic debuted in January when Premier Li Qiang preempted the official announcement of …
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26 March 2024 9:29 pm
Rising US Stocks look forward to Fresh Records
Fresh records have become the usual story on Wall Street during the first quarter of the year. Accordingly; The US stocks rose on Tuesday as markets looked to continue to rally. The S&P 500 rose nearly 0.3%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged higher by roughly 0.2%. The tech-heavy …
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26 March 2024 7:55 pm
GBP/USD retreats on higher BoE rate cut expectations
The Pound Sterling is facing pressure near 1.2650 against the US Dollar in Tuesday’s early American session as the latter rebounds. The GBP/USD pair is trading at 1.2630, down -0.05% at the time of writing.Investors expect the Bank of England (BoE) to be more dovish this year than previously anticipated, …
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26 March 2024 6:16 pm
What is behind Treasury yields’ recent rise?
Despite the Federal Reserve’s signals of three interest-rate cuts this year, Treasury yields, a key driver of mortgage rates and other borrowing costs, continue rising anyway.As of Monday, the yield on the benchmark 10-year US Treasury note was 4.252%, up from 3.860% at the end of the previous year. As …
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26 March 2024 4:16 pm
European Stocks Start Lower Amid Mixed Fed Signals and Mining Sector Decline
European stock markets opened with a slight downtrend on Tuesday, as investors grappled with conflicting signals from Federal Reserve policymakers and a dip in mining stocks. Here’s a closer look at today’s market movements: STOXX 600 Index Slips The European STOXX 600 index edged down by 0.1 percent as of …
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