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The Canadian Dollar (CAD) experienced a significant surge against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, August 23, 2024. This rally was primarily driven by the Federal Reserve’s indication of a potential rate cut cycle, which weakened the Greenback.Despite a mixed performance in Canadian retail sales data, the market’s focus shifted …
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13 June, 2025 8:56 pm
Chaos Hedge Gold and Oil Surge as Israeli Strikes on Iran Ignite Broader Conflict Fears
Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites on June 13, 2025, have fueled fears of a wi…
13 June, 2025 7:41 pm
Consumer Sentiment Surges as Trade Tensions Ease and Inflation Fears Cool
Consumer confidence in the U.S. rebounded sharply in early June 2025, with the University of Michiga…
13 June, 2025 2:52 pm
Trump Urges Iran to Reach Nuclear Deal After Israeli Airstrikes, Fears of Escalating Conflict
U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Iran to agree to a new nuclear deal following Israel’s lar…
13 June, 2025 1:46 pm
U.S. Stock Futures Drop as Israel-Iran Tensions Escalate, Oil Prices Surge
U.S. stock index futures dropped sharply on Friday after escalating tensions in the Middle East, tri…
13 June, 2025 12:18 pm
Bitcoin Prices Drop Amid Middle East Tensions and Risk-Off Sentiment
Bitcoin prices tumbled on Friday, as escalating tensions in the Middle East, following Israel’s larg…
13 June, 2025 11:05 am
European Stocks Drop as Israel Strikes Iran, Crude Prices Surge
European stocks took a sharp downturn on Thursday, while crude oil prices surged, following Israel’s…
13 June, 2025 10:36 am
Asian Equity Markets Fall as Israel-Iran Tensions Rise and Trade Concerns Persist
Asian equity markets saw sharp declines on Friday as escalating tensions in the Middle East, followi…
13 June, 2025 9:50 am
Oil Prices Surge as Israel Strikes Iran
Oil prices surged in Asian trading on Friday after Israel launched a major pre-emptive strike on Ira…
13 June, 2025 2:28 am
Euro Soars to Near Three-Year High as PPI Data and Trump’s Tariffs Sink US Dollar
The Euro surged against the US Dollar for the second consecutive day, nearing a three-year high, as …
13 June, 2025 12:48 am
Why Do U.S. Bond Yields Keep Declining?
U.S. bond yields experienced a significant setback on Thursday following the release of producer pri…
Market Analysis
August, 2024
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23 August 2024 9:56 pm
Signal for Looming Fed’s Rate Cut Boosts Market Confidence
The U.S. stock market experienced a significant uptick on Friday, August 23, 2024, following Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s indication of potential interest rate cuts in the near future. This positive sentiment was evident in the performance of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite, which all …
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23 August 2024 5:39 pm
Obviously Dovish Fed Chair Hints: It’s Time For Interest Rate Cut
Despite his refusal to give precise timing or extent hints, Fed Chair Jerome Powell set the foundation for future interest rate reductions on Friday. During the Fed’s annual retreat in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the Chair of the Board of Directors declared, “The time has come for policy to adjust.” This …
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23 August 2024 2:51 pm
U.S. Stock Futures Rise as Markets Eye Powell’s Jackson Hole Speech
U.S. stock index futures climbed on Friday, rebounding from the losses seen in the previous session, as investors await Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s address at the Jackson Hole Symposium for more insights into the Fed’s interest rate plans. Dow Jones Futures rose 145 points (0.4%) at 06:15 ET (10:15 …
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23 August 2024 2:07 pm
Oil Prices Steady, Set for Weekly Decline Amid U.S. Demand Concerns and Ceasefire Talks
Oil prices remained stable on Friday but are poised to end the week lower due to concerns over weakening U.S. employment data and ongoing ceasefire discussions in Gaza, which eased fears of supply disruptions. Brent crude futures rose by 16 cents (0.2%) to $77.38 per barrel by 0642 GMT.U.S. West …
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23 August 2024 1:26 pm
Dollar Softens as Markets Await Powell’s Jackson Hole Speech; Yen Gains on Ueda’s Hawkish Remarks
The U.S. dollar weakened on Friday as traders prepared for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s upcoming speech at the Jackson Hole symposium. Meanwhile, the Japanese yen led gains among major currencies after Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda reaffirmed his commitment to raising interest rates if inflation continues to …
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23 August 2024 12:45 pm
Japan’s Core Inflation Rises in July, But Slowing Demand Growth May Complicate BOJ’s Rate Decisions
Japan’s core inflation rate accelerated for the third consecutive month in July, according to data released on Friday, raising challenges for the Bank of Japan (BOJ) as it considers future interest rate hikes. The nationwide core Consumer Price Index (CPI), which excludes volatile fresh food items, rose 2.7% year-on-year, slightly …
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23 August 2024 12:30 pm
European Shares Hold Steady as Investors Await Powell’s Speech
European shares were largely flat on Friday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of a crucial speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, scheduled for later in the day. The pan-European STOXX 600 index edged up 0.1% to 516.28 points by 0709 GMT, maintaining gains after hitting its highest …
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23 August 2024 11:54 am
Gold Prices Edge Higher Amid Market Caution Ahead of Powell’s Speech
Gold prices rose in Asian trading on Friday, recovering slightly from a steep drop in the previous session. The yellow metal remained supported by cautious sentiment as markets awaited an important address by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell later in the day, which is expected to provide more clarity on …
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23 August 2024 2:39 am
Market drivers; US Session, August 22
The US Dollar rebounded from its 2024 lows on Thursday as risk sentiment weakened. Rising US Treasury yields also supported the Greenback, ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole.Key Economic Events Federal Reserve Chair Powell’s Speech: The speech will provide insights into the Fed’s monetary policy …
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23 August 2024 2:20 am
Explainer: Are markets facing a looming debt crisis?
The United States, burdened by a staggering $28 trillion national debt, is facing a looming fiscal crisis. The increasing interest payments on this colossal debt, now surpassing defense spending, are a stark indicator of the nation’s precarious financial position. This escalating debt burden is a bipartisan legacy, with both recent …
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23 August 2024 1:31 am
Gold Price Retreats Amid Rising US Yields
Gold prices retreated from a record high of $2,531 as US Treasury yields rose, with the 10-year note up 6.5 basis points to 3.865%. This decline occurred despite dovish signals from the Federal Reserve.Gold prices declined amid rising US Treasury yields and a stronger US Dollar. While the Federal Reserve …
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23 August 2024 12:35 am
Why Do Markets Eagerly Await Powell’s Hints At Jackson Hole?
Fed Chair Jerome Powell is scheduled to deliver his most important speech of the year, raising concerns that the Fed may have delayed relieving pressure on the economy. In July, following the central bank’s decision to maintain interest rates, Fed Chair Jerome Powell addresses reporters at a news conference. Most …
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