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August, 2024

• 13 August 2024 1:58 am

  Market Drivers; US Session, August 12

  

  As investors warmed up ahead of important US data releases, which would undoubtedly affect expectations on a rate decrease by the Fed and provide additional information on the state of the US economy, global markets moved within a consolidative trend. Forex Space: Within the 103.20 zone, the USD Index (DXY) …

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• 13 August 2024 1:51 am

  Dow Steadies Ahead of Key CPI Data

  

  The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) has steadied before the closing bell, following a tepid Monday session. The market is expected to remain nervous ahead of key inflation data, with a fresh batch of US PPI and CPI inflation prints due this week. The US Producer Price Index (PPI) business-level …

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• 13 August 2024 12:39 am

  Gold prices surge on sliding T-Yields, Middle East tensions

  

  Gold prices surged over 1.5% on Monday as US Treasury yields retreat ahead of key CPI data, with the 10-year yield down to 3.902%. The ongoing Middle East tensions, with no ceasefire in sight, drive demand for Gold’s safe-haven status. Traders are bracing for the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) …

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• 12 August 2024 11:25 pm

  US Dollar defends its ground ahead of CPI

  

  Despite geopolitical unrest, the US dollar is still strong, and Fed policymakers continue to have optimistic views of the US labor market despite worries about sluggish job creation. The market sticks to its projections from the previous week, with September being the most likely month for the first rate cut …

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• 12 August 2024 10:10 pm

  Is Eurozone Encountering a Deep Investment Crisis?

  

  Businesses are delaying some of their investments in the Eurozone, and output is declining. Two recent reports from the ECB provide an assessment of the issue. The majority of Eurozone businesses are delaying investments. The European Central Bank refers to a “gloomy outlook and a historic low” in its most …

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• 12 August 2024 8:06 pm

  Canadian Labour Market Expected to Remain Weak

  

  The Canadian labour market report for July, released on Friday, once again underlined why the Bank of Canada (BoC) has now cut interest rates for the second time. Instead of the moderate job growth that economists had been expecting, we saw job losses (albeit very small ones) for the second …

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• 12 August 2024 7:13 pm

  BoA top official urges Fed to cut interest rates in September

  

  Brian Moynihan, the CEO of Bank of America, requested the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates in order to relieve pressure on American customers during a week marked by significant volatility in the U.S. economy and market worries. “They’ve got to be more careful than the downside of not starting …

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• 12 August 2024 6:34 pm

  Sterling steadies in calm start to UK/US Inflation

  

  The Pound Sterling moves higher against the US Dollar on improved market sentiment. BoE’s Mann warns about upside risks to price pressures.In September, the Fed is anticipated to lower interest rates by 25 basis points. During Monday’s North American session, the Pound Sterling (GBP) advances versus its major rivals, with …

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• 12 August 2024 12:43 pm

  Oil Extends Gains for Fifth Consecutive Session Amid Mideast Tensions and Supportive U.S. Data

  

  Oil prices extended their upward momentum on Monday, marking a fifth consecutive session of gains, driven by easing U.S. recession fears and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The market continued to build on last week’s strong performance, which saw more than a 3% rise in prices. Brent crude …

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• 12 August 2024 10:41 am

  Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap: Markets Hold Steady, Eyes Turn to Upcoming Inflation Data

  

  For investors who anticipated a smooth 2024, last week painted a different picture of the market. The week started with a sharp drop in the Dow Jones on Monday, sparking a wave of negative headlines predicting further losses. The following days were marked by wild swings, including some sharp gains. …

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• 5 August 2024 2:31 pm

  Gold Prices Retreat Slightly but Remain Near Record Highs Amid Economic Concerns

  

  Gold prices edged lower on Monday but remained close to record highs as increased safe haven demand continued to support the yellow metal amid growing concerns over a slowing global economy. Market Performance Spot Gold: Dropped 0.8% to $2,424.01 an ounce by 06:00 ET (10:00 GMT).Gold Futures (December): Fell 0.2% …

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• 5 August 2024 12:19 am

  Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap: Markets in Freefall Post-NFP Data

  

  A shocking jobs report sent shockwaves across financial assets on Friday, triggering concerns about an undesired looming recession and prompting a steep decline in both traditional and crypto assets. The US Bureau of Labour Statistics reported a worrisome increase in unemployment, along with a three-year high for temporary layoffs and …

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• 3 August 2024 2:33 am

  Following BoE Decision, GBP/USD Recovers on Dismal US Jobs Data

  

  The Pound Sterling managed to recoup some losses against the US Dollar on Friday, buoyed by a significantly weaker-than-expected US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report. The data revealed a sharp slowdown in job growth, casting doubt on the resilience of the US economy and prompting a broad-based decline in the dollar.Despite …

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