FOMC Meeting: A Dovish Pivot or Hawkish Hold? The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting next week looms large for investors and markets worldwide. Recent economic data has sparked a debate: will the Fed take a dovish turn and cut rates, or will it maintain its hawkish stance on inflation?Softening …
Read More »Looming FOMC Decision Puts an End to Wall Street’s Record-Breaking Spree
The global financial community is fixated on the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting, which has b…
The FOMC Trade-off: Easing to Save Jobs, But Fuelling a Market Boom Instead
The Federal Reserve faces a dilemma it cannot easily escape. With the labor market slowing sharply a…
Why Is Gold Soaring Despite Recent Strong Economic Data?
The recent surge in gold prices to a new record high of $3,703 per troy ounce presents a striking pa…
Is Ending Quarterly Earnings a Risk Worth Taking?
US President Donald Trump has called for U.S. public companies to move from quarterly to semiannual …
Market Drivers- US Session: Did the US Dollar’s Fall Ignite a Global Financial Reset?
The US Dollar Index (DXY) has recently fallen to lows not seen in months, a direct response to marke…
EU Delays 19th Sanctions Package on Russia Amid U.S. Pressure
The European Union has postponed the adoption of its 19th sanctions package against Russia, reflecti…
GBP/USD Rises as Traders Await Fed Decision Despite Strong U.S. Data
The Pound Sterling advanced against the U.S. Dollar on Tuesday, climbing more than 0.30% as the Gree…
Dollar Extends Decline Despite Stronger Retail Sales
The U.S. dollar continued to weaken on Tuesday, with the dollar index falling around 0.6% as markets…
Canada Inflation Report – August 2025
Headline Figures Annual CPI: Rose 1.9%, slightly below forecasts of 2.0%, but higher than July’s 1.7…
U.S. Retail Sales – August 2025 Report
Headline Figures Monthly Growth: Retail Sales in the U.S. rose 0.6% in August, reaching $732 billion…
Market Analysis
September, 2024
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13 September 2024 1:37 am
Adobe’s Q3: A Tale of Two Halves
Adobe (Nasdaq: ADBE) delivered a mixed bag of results in its third fiscal quarter of 2024. While the company reported strong top-line growth and record-breaking revenue, a cautious outlook for the fourth quarter sent its stock tumbling. A Strong Quarter, but a Cautious Outlook The software giant’s Q3 revenue surged …
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13 September 2024 12:43 am
Canadian Dollar Stalls Amid Rate Cut Expectations
The Canadian Dollar remained relatively unchanged on Thursday, continuing its recent sideways trend. Domestic economic indicators, including a rise in Canadian Building Permits, were overshadowed by the anticipation of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut.The U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) data, while mixed, did not significantly alter market expectations for …
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12 September 2024 11:35 pm
Accelerating Fed Rate Cut Optimism Boosts Gold To Fresh Record Highs
On Thursday, the price of gold hit yet another record high as investors became increasingly optimistic about the future decline in global interest rates. With the second rate cut in three months by the European Central Bank (ECB), the spot price of gold soared to $2,567 per troy ounce, up …
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12 September 2024 10:25 pm
US Dollar Declines Amid Softening Labour Market and Inflation
The US Dollar has experienced a downward trend in recent sessions, primarily driven by weaker-than-expected labour market and inflation data. This decline reflects a shift in market sentiment as investors reassess the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy stance and the overall health of the US economy.Softening Labour MarketThe latest labour market …
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12 September 2024 9:41 pm
Dow Jones Rallies Amid Softer Inflation Data
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) closed higher on Thursday, following a late-day surge. This rally was primarily driven by a softer-than-expected US Producer Price Index (PPI) report, which eased concerns about inflationary pressures and reinforced expectations for an imminent interest rate cut by the Fed. PPI Inflation Moderates: The …
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12 September 2024 8:07 pm
EUR/GBP Price Analysis: A Precarious Balance
The EUR/GBP exchange rate has been caught in a state of flux, with bearish sentiment tempered by recent signs of stabilization. While the overall technical outlook remains tilted to the downside, there is evidence that the selling pressure may be easing.The Relative Strength Index (RSI) has crept above the oversold …
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12 September 2024 4:19 pm
ECB Cuts Key Interest Rates Amid Slowing Economic Outlook
The European Central Bank (ECB) announced significant rate cuts on Thursday in response to mounting concerns over economic slowdown in the Eurozone. The ECB lowered its key interest rates across the board, signaling a shift towards more accommodative monetary policy. The interest rate on the marginal lending facility was reduced …
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12 September 2024 2:50 pm
Oil Prices Climb Nearly 2% Amid Hurricane Disruptions, But Demand Concerns Linger
Oil prices surged nearly 2% on Thursday, extending gains from the previous session, as concerns over Hurricane Francine’s impact on U.S. oil production lifted the market. However, a pessimistic outlook on global demand, particularly from China, tempered further price increases. Brent crude futures for November delivery rose by $1.24, or …
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12 September 2024 12:35 pm
European Shares Rally Ahead of ECB Rate Decision, Tech Stocks Lead Gains
European shares rose 1% on Thursday, buoyed by a strong performance in technology stocks, as investors awaited the European Central Bank’s (ECB) highly anticipated policy decision later in the day. A 25-basis-point rate cut is widely expected, with markets looking for further guidance on potential additional cuts later this year. …
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12 September 2024 12:05 pm
Dollar Nears Four-Week High as U.S. Inflation Data Dampen Hopes for Large Fed Rate Cut
The U.S. dollar traded near a four-week high against the euro on Thursday, bolstered by signs of persistent inflation in the U.S., which dampened expectations of a larger-than-expected interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve next week. Traders have scaled back their bets on a 50-basis point (bp) cut, now …
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12 September 2024 11:04 am
Bitcoin Rises Following Tech Rally, But Remains Volatile Amid U.S. Election and Inflation Concerns
Bitcoin’s price saw an uptick on Thursday, climbing 2.8% to $58,115.9 by 01:16 ET (05:16 GMT), tracking gains in broader risk-driven markets, especially tech stocks. Despite this recovery, the cryptocurrency remains fragile after suffering significant losses the previous week. Strength in the U.S. dollar, driven by a stronger-than-expected consumer price …
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12 September 2024 10:45 am
Gold Prices Near Record Highs as Traders Bet on Lower Rates, Platinum and Silver Gain
Gold prices edged higher in Asian trade on Thursday, hovering near record highs as traders speculated that the yellow metal will continue to benefit from a lower interest rate environment. However, expectations of a significant interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve were dampened by a higher-than-expected core consumer price …
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