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Market Analysis
September, 2024
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6 September 2024 3:09 pm
US Stock Futures Dip as Investors Brace for Crucial Labor Market Report
US stock futures traded slightly lower on Friday as investors awaited a key labor market report that could influence the Federal Reserve’s next decision on interest rates. By 06:21 ET (10:21 GMT), Dow futures had declined by 130 points (0.3%), S&P 500 futures were down by 34 points (0.6%), and …
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6 September 2024 10:42 am
Dollar Weakens Ahead of Key U.S. Payroll Data as Market Awaits Fed’s Next Move
The U.S. dollar hit a one-month low against the yen and a one-week low versus the euro on Friday, as traders exercised caution ahead of a key U.S. jobs report. Mixed signals from recent employment data have added uncertainty to the market, influencing expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next interest …
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6 September 2024 9:33 am
Oil Prices Inch Higher Amid Caution Ahead of Key U.S. Employment Data
Oil prices edged higher during Asian trading on Friday as investors remained cautious ahead of the release of key U.S. employment data. This comes amid weighing factors, including a significant withdrawal from U.S. crude inventories and a potential delay in production hikes by OPEC+ producers. By 0507 GMT, Brent crude …
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6 September 2024 2:12 am
US Dollar Weakened on Mixed Economic Data
The US Dollar experienced a decline on Thursday following the release of mixed economic data. While services sectors showed signs of growth, labour market indicators hinted at potential weakness. This confluence of factors has led investors to speculate on a more aggressive interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in …
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6 September 2024 12:26 am
Market Drivers; US Session, September 5
The US dollar continued its downward trend, breaching the crucial 101.00 level. This decline was fueled by persistently low US interest rates and growing speculation that the Federal Reserve might implement a more aggressive interest rate cut, potentially halving the cut in its next meeting.The US Dollar Index (DXY) extended …
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5 September 2024 11:41 pm
XAU Soars Ahead of NFP Data
The yellow metal’s surge is fueled by anticipation of a potential rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Gold’s recent rally is a testament to the market’s growing confidence in a potential Fed rate cut. While the NFP report will be a key event to watch, the overall trend for gold …
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5 September 2024 10:34 pm
NFP Preview: Key Information for Market Participants
Markets are eagerly awaiting the Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, which is due on Friday, September 6. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released this report that shows the average hourly wage, the number of new jobs created (or lost) in a particular month, and the unemployment rate in order …
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5 September 2024 9:47 pm
Oil Market Stagnation: OPEC+ Delay and Demand Concerns
The global oil market remains in a state of flux, with prices hovering near 14-month lows. A combination of factors, including unexpected inventory draws, OPEC+ decisions, and persistent demand concerns, have contributed to this volatile landscape.Inventory Dynamics and OPEC+ InterventionA significant factor influencing oil prices has been the recent dynamics …
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5 September 2024 8:55 pm
Dow Jones Industrial Average stumbles following US data
The US jobs data came in below forecasts, causing the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) to drop 400 points on Thursday, losing territory for the second time this week. Since the day’s initial shock selloff, stocks have recovered, but the Dow Jones is having difficulty leveling off for the day. …
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5 September 2024 7:39 pm
Euro Loses Ground, Hits 1.1100 After Positive US ISM Services PMIs
The euro has lost ground against the US dollar after reaching a high above 1.1100 earlier in the day. However, it’s still slightly up due to expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut. The US dollar’s next major catalyst will be the August US Non-Farm Payroll report on Friday. …
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5 September 2024 1:51 pm
U.S. Dollar Falls as Economic Concerns Fuel Expectations of Fed Rate Cut
The U.S. dollar dropped to a one-month low against the yen and faced pressure from other major currencies on Thursday as concerns about the U.S. economic outlook fueled expectations of a substantial interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve in the coming week. The yen reached a one-month high earlier, …
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5 September 2024 11:58 am
European Shares Dip Amid Caution Ahead of U.S. Labor Data
European stocks continued their downward trend for the fourth consecutive session on Thursday, as investors remained cautious, awaiting key economic data from the eurozone and tracking U.S. labor market figures to assess the Federal Reserve’s future interest rate decisions. As of 0715 GMT, the pan-European STOXX 600 index dipped by …
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