Oil prices rose on Monday, recovering some of the losses from the previous week, due to concerns about a potential escalation in the Middle East following a rocket strike in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. This strike, which Israel and the United States attributed to the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, resulted …
Read More »Bitcoin Holds Steady as Markets Await Details on U.S.-China Trade Framework and U.S. CPI Data
Bitcoin traded largely flat on Wednesday, pausing after Tuesday’s sharp gains as traders diges…
European Stocks Trade Flat as Markets Eye U.S. CPI, U.K. Spending Review, and China Trade Talks
European stock markets opened Wednesday in narrow ranges as investors absorbed the implications of t…
Gold Rises as Trump Tariff Ruling Offsets China Trade Optimism; CPI Data Eyed
Gold prices edged higher in Asian trading on Wednesday, buoyed by safe-haven demand after a U.S. cou…
Energy Market Story: Crude Retreats as Profit-Taking Caps Trade-Driven Surge
The energy market on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, saw West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil surge to a …
Market Drivers: Could CPI Data Shift Fed’s Potential Easing Path in September?
The US Dollar edged higher on Tuesday, rebounding from a weak start to the week, buoyed by cautious …
USD/JPY Treads Water as Trade Talks and CPI Data Loom
The USD/JPY pair, up 0.25% at 144.95, clings to support above 144.90 as markets grapple with US-Chin…
Liquidity Crunch: Traders Face a Shifting Market in June 2025
Markets in June 2025 face a liquidity squeeze that’s reshaping how traders operate. U.S. Treasury yi…
Dollar Climbs and US Stocks Ride Risk-On Wave on Trade Talk Optimism
The US Dollar Index, tracking the currency against six major peers, rose 0.13% to 99.07 from 98.94, …
Gold Prices Struggle To Hold Steady Amid US-China Talks, CPI Anticipation
Gold prices, down 0.08% at $3,322.945 after reaching a daily high of $3,347.68, hold steady above th…
China’s Economic Rebound Faces Trade War Turbulence: Early Recovery Signals
China’s economy showed resilience in the first quarter of 2025, with growth reaching 4.7%, driven by…
Market Analysis
July, 2024
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29 July 2024 10:38 am
Yen Edges Higher Amid Safe Haven Demand and Policy Speculation
The Japanese yen edged higher on Monday, recovering from early losses as sentiment remained fragile following a significant rally last week. This rally was driven by a tech-led stock rout in the U.S., which increased demand for safe haven assets like the yen. Market Focus on Upcoming Policy Decisions Traders …
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29 July 2024 9:42 am
Gold Prices Rise in Asian Trade, Buoyed by Fed Rate Cut Expectations
Gold prices climbed in Asian trade on Monday, regaining some of the ground lost throughout most of July. This recovery is largely attributed to growing expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, as well as a weaker dollar following recent U.S. inflation data. Spot and Futures Prices Spot …
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29 July 2024 1:08 am
Weekly Recap: US dollar remains stagnant amid significant economic, political, and geopolitical changes
Several factors dominated market activity throughout last week, including economic data, developments in the US political landscape ahead of the 2024 presidential election, escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East amid the ongoing war in Gaza, and updates on the monetary policies of central banks in major economies. Economic Data …
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27 July 2024 1:48 am
OPEC Under Pressure Due To Falling Oil Prices
In the days leading up to the important OPEC meeting on August 1, oil prices are collapsing. The drop this week, which was caused by worries over China’s slowing consumption, puts the oil cartel in a risky position as it navigates a volatile market. At the time of writing WTI …
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27 July 2024 1:25 am
Canada’s Corporate Earnings Reveal National Economy’s Pulse
Canada’s corporate earnings season is set to kick off with a bang, as key players from diverse sectors prepare to unveil their financial performance. From the energy giants Topaz Energy and Gibson Energy to the consumer-focused Tilray Brands, the week of July 29th promises a wealth of data that will …
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26 July 2024 8:59 pm
Gold surges on sliding T-yields after US data
Gold prices surged 1.01% on Friday, supported by lower US Treasury yields amid growing optimism for an interest rate cut by the Fed in September after data showed US prices rose modestly in June.Spot gold was up about 1.01% to $2,389.71 per ounce, after hitting its lowest since July 9 …
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26 July 2024 7:02 pm
US Dollar Index edges lower following US PCE Inflation
As stable US core PCE inflation growth seems insufficient to affect firm Fed rate-cut expectations, the US dollar declines. It is largely expected that the Fed will hold interest rates steady the following week. The confidence of Fed policymakers on the return of inflation to a 2% path has increased. …
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26 July 2024 1:03 pm
European Shares Flat, Poised for Modest Weekly Loss Amid Mixed Earnings
European stocks exhibited a flat performance on Friday, reflecting a lack of clear direction as investors digested a diverse range of corporate earnings reports. The pan-European STOXX 600 index remained steady at 508.9 points by 0710 GMT, heading towards its second consecutive week of losses after hitting a two-month low …
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26 July 2024 12:32 pm
Oil Prices Edge Up, Still Set for Third Consecutive Weekly Decline
Oil prices saw a slight uptick on Friday but remained on course for a third consecutive week of declines, influenced by weak demand from China and evolving geopolitical developments in the Middle East. Marginal Gains on Friday Brent crude futures for September inched up by 12 cents, or 0.2%, to …
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26 July 2024 10:57 am
Asian Stocks Climb as Tech Shares Stabilize, But Weekly Losses Persist
Most Asian stock markets saw gains on Friday, buoyed by a recovery in technology shares after several sessions of declines. Despite the uptick, regional indices were still on track for significant weekly losses, influenced by recent underperformance in the technology sector and mixed signals from global markets. Technology Sector Leads …
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26 July 2024 9:47 am
Gold Prices Rise in Asian Trade, But Set for Weekly Loss Amid Dollar Strength
Gold prices inched up in Asian trading on Friday, recovering slightly from a week marked by significant losses as traders largely favored the dollar ahead of key interest rate signals. The precious metal had surged to record highs in July, only to be pulled back by a mix of profit-taking …
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26 July 2024 3:47 am
Will BoE Cut Interest Rate In August?
It is like a coin toss when the Bank of England decides on interest rates next week. The market is not as sure as most analysts that a rate cut will occur next week. There is disagreement among the members of the central bank’s policymaking committee; some support lowering interest …
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