Major European equity markets experienced declines on Thursday, impacted by corporate earnings reports from both the U.S. and Europe. Meanwhile, expectations of forthcoming policy easing in the United States supported global bond markets. The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates on Wednesday but hinted at a potential cut in September. Traders …
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As world leaders gear up for a high-stakes summit in Anchorage, Alaska, Russia’s walking into the ri…
Dow Jones Hits Record High but Stumbles as Consumer Confidence Wanes
The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared to a fresh all-time high of 45,277 on Friday, breaking past …
Dollar Struggles as Gold Holds Steady Ahead of Trump-Putin Summit
The US Dollar struggled to gain traction on Friday, keeping bullion prices firm as market participan…
Yen Surges as Japan’s GDP Shines, US Economic Data Falters
The Japanese Yen (JPY) is gaining ground against the US Dollar (USD), pushing the USD/JPY pair towar…
USD/CHF Slides Toward 0.8050 as Weak US Data Puts Pressure on the Dollar
The Swiss Franc (CHF) strengthened against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, with the USD/CHF pair easi…
Gold Struggles Near Two-Week Low as Rising Yields Offset Dollar Weakness
Gold prices hovered near a two-week low on Friday, finding limited support from a softer US Dollar, …
Trump and Putin Meet in Alaska for High-Stakes Talks on Ukraine and Nuclear Deal
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European Stocks Near Five-Month High as Earnings Optimism Outweighs Inflation Concerns
European equities advanced on Friday, with the pan-European STOXX 600 climbing 0.2% by 07:17 GMT, bu…
Gold Edges Up in Asia Despite Weekly Losses Amid Fed Rate Speculation
Gold prices in Asian trade on Friday inched higher, though they were set for a weekly decline, as in…
Market Analysis
August, 2024
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1 August 2024 3:56 am
Jerome Powell Takes Center Stage After Fed’s Interest Rate Decision
The Federal Reserve, under the leadership of Chairman Jerome Powell, has demonstrated unwavering commitment to aligning and determination to adjust its actions with market expectations. Their recent decision to maintain interest rates without deviation from prevailing trends reflects this resolve. By doing so, Powell aims to instill confidence in investors …
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1 August 2024 3:35 am
Which scenario will BoE meeting follow?
The Bank of England faces a critical decision on interest rates as policymakers weigh whether to reduce borrowing costs for the first time since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Following a significant decline in inflation this year, Threadneedle Street is poised for its first rate cut since raising interest …
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1 August 2024 2:45 am
Market Drivers; US Session, July 31
BoJ Surprise, Fed Signal: The unexpected rate hike by the Bank of Japan (BoJ) surprised the foreign exchange (FX) world on Wednesday. The Fed left its policy rate unchanged but signaled a potential rate cut in September.Upcoming Events:Bank of England (BoE) decision: Odds are split regarding a probable rate reduction. …
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1 August 2024 1:42 am
US Treasury yields decline as Powell stresses on labour
After the Fed maintained current interest rates, US Treasury yields declined; the 10-year note drops to 4.04%. Fed Chair Jerome Powell highlights the significance of the labour market, noting that the July Nonfarm Payrolls report will be crucial in determining future interest rates.By year’s end, market players factor in three …
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1 August 2024 12:04 am
S&P 500 Rallies as Fed Hints at Rate Cut
Wall Street surged on Wednesday, propelled by the S&P 500’s largest single-day gain since February. The optimism was ignited by the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady while signaling a potential rate cut as soon as September. Fed Chair Jerome Powell indicated that progress in taming inflation and …
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July, 2024
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31 July 2024 11:34 pm
USD/JPY Declines as Fed Signals September Rate Cut
On Wednesday, the USD/JPY pair declined by 1.5% following the Bank of Japan’s surprise quarter-point rate hike—the second such hike since 2007. Japanese interest rates are now above zero for the first time since September 2010.Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve (Fed) maintained rates during its July meeting, as expected. Fed Chairman …
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31 July 2024 10:54 pm
Powell Speech: Upside Risks to Inflation Have Decreased
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell recently explained the decision to leave the policy rate (federal funds rate) unchanged in the range of 5.25% to 5.5%. During the post-meeting press conference, Powell addressed questions and provided insights.Interest Rates and Inflation:• The Fed maintained interest rates at a two-decade high.• The central …
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31 July 2024 10:00 pm
FOMC keeps interest rate unchanged in July
The US Federal Reserve (Fed) announced on Wednesday that it left the policy rate, the federal funds rate, unchanged at the range of 5.25%-5.5% following the July policy meeting. This decision came in line with the market expectation. Federal Reserve officials were widely expected to leave their key interest rate unchanged …
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31 July 2024 9:48 pm
EUR/USD recovers from daily lows on softer DXY ahead of FOMC decision
In addition to giving up previous gains, the EUR/USD pair was trading lower at 1.0805 during Wednesday’s second half of the day. With a -0.18% decline and a current value of 104.263, the DXY Index is in negative territory. DXY is impacted by disappointing US private sector job data, which …
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31 July 2024 9:09 pm
Conspiracy talk: Is Treasury Department Manipulating Markets, US Economy?
A white paper is accusing the Treasury Department of overreliance on bills has sparked debate on Wall Street and in Washington. The paper claims that the Treasury Department’s decision to continue financing an outsize chunk of US debt with short-term Treasury bills is tantamount to deliberate manipulation of the economy.The …
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31 July 2024 7:50 pm
Explainer: Key Contour Lines Around FOMC’s Looming Decision
The US Federal Reserve is poised to conclude its policy meeting on July Thirty First, with Chair Jerome Powell expected to discuss the central bank’s rate latest decision. This meeting is seen by most analysts as a warm-up act for September, as many Wall Street analysts are hoping for insights …
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31 July 2024 6:51 pm
GBP/USD Stays stable at 1.2840 ahead of the FOMC decision
The GBP/USD pair consolidates between 1.2800 and 1.2890 amid uncertain Fed and BoE decisions. RSI remains flat, indicating a balanced market with no clear trend. Key support levels are at 1.2778 and 1.2750, with resistance at 1.2888 and 1.2900.The Pound Sterling registers minuscule gains during the North American session as …
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