The US dollar is preparing for French elections risk over the weekend, with early recovery thanks to recent statements by Trump and Suzuki. The PCE data is in line with expectations, with the index hovering around 106.00, back to Wednesday’s levels. Traders are still digesting the Trump-Biden debate, where many …
Read More »U.S. Inflation Slows Slightly in May, Misses Expectations and Pressures Dollar
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Wall Street Futures Edge Lower as Investors Await Key U.S. CPI Report and Scrutinize U.S.-China Trade Framework
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Bitcoin Holds Steady as Markets Await Details on U.S.-China Trade Framework and U.S. CPI Data
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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
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Energy Market Story: Crude Retreats as Profit-Taking Caps Trade-Driven Surge
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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
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Liquidity Crunch: Traders Face a Shifting Market in June 2025
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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, …
Market Analysis
June, 2024
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28 June 2024 6:13 pm
Nike stock declines following earnings report
Nike shares declined in early Friday trading, setting up the stock for a loss of around $21 billion. The world’s biggest sportswear group issued gloomy near-term sales forecasts that could test investor patience for its ongoing turnaround strategy. Nike launched a $2 billion cost-cutting plan last year under CEO John …
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28 June 2024 5:05 pm
May Inflation Cools, Raising Hopes for Fed Rate Cuts
U.S. inflation eased in May, matching economists’ expectations and potentially bolstering the case for the Federal Reserve to implement interest rate cuts in 2024. The headline personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, remained flat month-over-month, a significant slowdown from April’s 0.3% increase. The annual rate …
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28 June 2024 4:24 pm
Britain’s Economy Rebounds in Q1, But Long-Term Growth Woes Cloud Election Outlook
Key Points: Stronger Rebound: Britain’s GDP grew by 0.7% in Q1 2024, exceeding initial estimates, signaling a faster recovery from the previous recession.Weak Long-Term Growth: Despite the rebound, GDP is only marginally higher than a year earlier, highlighting persistent challenges to sustained economic growth.Election Impact: The weak economic outlook is …
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28 June 2024 3:09 pm
U.S. Stock Futures Rise, Capping Strong First Half, Ahead of Key Inflation Data
U.S. stock index futures climbed on Friday, marking a robust first half of the year, as investors awaited the release of crucial inflation data that could influence the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions. Key Points: Market Performance: Dow Jones Futures rose 0.1%, S&P 500 Futures gained 0.4%, and Nasdaq 100 …
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28 June 2024 12:20 pm
Gold Prices Tread Water Ahead of Crucial U.S. Inflation Data
Gold prices experienced a slight dip in Asian trading on Friday, remaining within a tight range as traders favored the U.S. dollar in anticipation of key inflation data that could influence interest rates. Despite recovering from a dip below the $2,300 an ounce support level earlier in the week, gold …
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28 June 2024 10:30 am
Oil Prices Climb on Supply Fears Despite U.S. Inventory Build, Strong Dollar
Oil prices continued their upward trajectory in Asian trading on Friday, poised for substantial gains in June. This ascent was fueled by growing concerns over potential supply disruptions stemming from escalating geopolitical tensions in Russia and the Middle East, overshadowing fears of slowing demand despite a surprising increase in U.S. …
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28 June 2024 9:33 am
Asian Stocks Shine in June, Buoyed by Fed Hopes and Tech Boom
Asian markets concluded June on a high note, driven by optimism surrounding potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve later this year due to a cooling U.S. economy. South Korea’s KOSPI index led the charge with an impressive 5.9% gain, boosted by the surging chipmaking sector and the growing …
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28 June 2024 4:27 am
Market Drivers; US Session, June 27
USD Retreats on Eve of PCE Data The US Dollar Index (DXY) pared back gains from its recent surge above 106.00, as cautious investors awaited the release of crucial US inflation data (PCE). The PCE figures, due on June 28th, will be the main focus, along with Personal Income, Spending, …
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28 June 2024 4:15 am
What can markets expect from the PCE print?
Market expectations are pointing toward a fresh decline in both headline and core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) figures for the United States, set for release on Friday. Current projections suggest a possible drop in the headline PCE index to 2.6% for May, down from the previous month’s reading of 2.7%. …
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28 June 2024 3:10 am
US Dollar Under Pressure Following Fresh Data
The US dollar has been under downward pressure since the open of trading on Wall Street following the release of a batch of data that aligns with the Federal Reserve’s preferred trajectory.DXY PerformanceThe Dollar Index, which measures the performance of the US dollar against a basket of major currencies, fell …
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28 June 2024 12:30 am
BlackBerry stock surges on positive earnings report
BlackBerry stock has surged after its Q1 earnings report, surprising Wall Street by beating revenue expectations. The company’s revenue beat expectations, with a share revenue of 100 and 33 million, which was a narrower than expected quarterly loss. Companies are on track to be both profitable on a non-gap basis …
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27 June 2024 10:47 pm
Gold climbs as USD falls, Treasury yields dip
The XAU/USD Index has rebounded from a two-week low following inflation data from Canada and Australia. The Dollar Index (DXY) dropped 0.12% to 105.91, off a monthly high of 106.13. The Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge for inflation, the May PCE, is expected to decrease from 2.7% to 2.6% YoY, with …
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