The Canadian dollar is trading on the thin side as investors await key inflation figures. Canada has a light economic calendar this week, with Canadian dollar slightly higher on Monday but stuck on the US dollar. The USD/CAD pair is trading at 1.3482 at the time of writing. The Canadian …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session: Dollar Wobbles as Economic Fears and Fed Caution Grip Markets
The US dollar is showing signs of vulnerability, lingering near the lower end of its recent trading …
Geopolitical Tensions and Economic Optimism Stir Oil Market
Oil prices experienced a modest increase on Monday, fueled by a confluence of geopolitical tensions …
Economic Uncertainty Grips Markets as Fed Faces a Tightrope Walk
A palpable unease has settled over investors, fueled by anxieties surrounding President Trump’…
Dow Roars Back: 600-Point Surge Amid Economic Uncertainty
Equities rebound from recent plunge, but trade tensions and soft retail data cast a long shadow.The …
Dollar Drifts as Geopolitical and Policy Storm Clouds Gather
A week of potentially historic significance opens with the US Dollar easing, as markets brace for a …
Gold Prices Still Soaring Above $ 3,000 Barrier
Gold prices have continued their upward trajectory since the start of trading on Monday, following t…
Consumer Caution: Retail Sales Underwhelm Amid Economic Uncertainty
A note of caution has sounded within the US economy as retail sales for February fell short of expec…
U.S. Stock Futures Decline Amid Trade Tariff Uncertainty
U.S. stock index futures dropped on Monday as investor concerns grew over the potential economic imp…
Oil Prices Rise Amid U.S. Strikes on Houthis and Strong Chinese Data
Oil prices traded higher on Monday as the U.S. vowed continued strikes on Yemen’s Houthis, while Chi…
European Stocks Gain Amid German Debt Deal, U.S.-EU Trade War Looms
European stock markets edged higher on Monday, supported by optimism over a historic German debt dea…
Market Analysis
March, 2024
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12 March 2024 12:23 am
S&P 500 closes lower for a second session as tech rally eases
Monday saw a decline in the S&P 500 as the rally that lifted the major averages to all-time highs faded out. Aside from that, investors were anticipating new US inflation data, including the impending CPI print. The heavily weighted Nasdaq Composite had a decline of 0.41%, while the broad S&P …
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11 March 2024 11:00 pm
EUR/USD slightly benefits from softer US dollar
The EUR/USD pair slightly benefited from the US dollar’s sell-off but to a lesser degree than other assets including the Pound Sterling, and the Japanese yen. The pair remains in the same range that has been in play for the past 15 months, and price has made a fast move …
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11 March 2024 9:18 pm
US CPI Preview: Forecasts by 10 major banks, inflation still too high
The US Bureau of Labour Statistics will release the most important inflation measure, the US Consumer Price Index figures, on Tuesday, March 12. As markets get closer to the release time, here are the forecasts by the economists and researchers of 10 major banks regarding the upcoming United States inflation …
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11 March 2024 7:49 pm
Dollar recovers from US jobs data shock
The US dollar began to recover from a sharp decline that has been accompanying it since the opening of weekly trading on Monday, continuing to be affected by the employment data released on Friday to shed light on a deterioration in labour market conditions that would have favoured speculation of …
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11 March 2024 6:43 pm
Gold holds recent gains as focus shifts to US Inflation data
Gold price clings to all-time highs and awaits US Inflation data for further action. The US CPI data will indicate whether the Fed gets confident that price stability is ensured. The US NFP report keeps hopes of a Fed rate cut in June alive.Gold price (XAU/USD) rally hit a pause …
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11 March 2024 4:49 pm
U.S. Stock Futures Slightly Down as Investors Await Inflation Data
Focus on Key Economic Indicators Shapes Market Sentiment U.S. stock index futures edged lower on Monday as market participants eagerly awaited crucial inflation data scheduled for release this week, which could offer insights into the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy trajectory following the mixed jobs report from last week. Mixed Economic …
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11 March 2024 3:59 pm
Forex Overview: Yen Gains Momentum Amidst Prospects of Rising Interest Rates in Japan
Bitcoin Hits New Record High, Dollar Remains Under Pressure The yen continued its ascent on Monday, buoyed by an upward revision in Japan’s growth figures, which fueled speculation that interest rates could see an increase this month. Meanwhile, bitcoin soared to a new record high above $71,600, adding to the …
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11 March 2024 3:03 pm
Bitcoin Hits Record High as Regulatory Landscape Shifts
Demand Surges as Regulatory Approvals Pave the Way Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, achieved an unprecedented milestone on Monday, surpassing the $71,000 mark amidst a continued surge in demand for digital assets. Regulatory developments, including the recent announcement from Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), have further propelled the cryptocurrency market forward. …
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11 March 2024 1:37 pm
Forex Overview: USD Weakens Ahead of Inflation Data Amidst Fed Rate-Cut Speculation
Early European Trading Reflects Dollar’s Slip In the early hours of European trade on Monday, the U.S. dollar continued its descent, hovering near two-month lows as market participants awaited crucial U.S. inflation data for insights into the timing of potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Dollar Index Declines …
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11 March 2024 12:29 pm
European Stocks Extend Losses Amid Global Market Weakness
Continued Decline Mirrors Asian and Wall Street Trends European stock markets sustained losses on Monday, echoing the downward trajectory witnessed in Asian markets overnight and fueled by Friday’s downturn on Wall Street. The impending release of pivotal U.S. inflation data added to the prevailing apprehension among investors. European Indices Under …
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11 March 2024 11:41 am
Gold Prices Hold Firm Below Record Highs Amid Inflation Anticipation
Gold Maintains Strength Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data Gold prices exhibited resilience just below record highs in Asian trading on Monday, as market attention shifted towards eagerly awaited U.S. inflation figures. Investors awaited further indications on the timing of potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, which could significantly …
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11 March 2024 11:12 am
Asian Stocks Slide Amidst U.S. Jitters
Most Asian stocks dipped on Monday, mirroring the downturn in Wall Street, where apprehension loomed ahead of crucial U.S. inflation data. The prevailing sentiment was notably bleak in Japanese shares, which witnessed a sharp decline amid mounting speculation that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) is poised to increase interest rates. …
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