Bank of England (BoE) Governor Andrew Bailey described the most recent inflation statistics as “good news” and pointed out that it indicated greater downward pressure than they had anticipated during his testimony before the UK Economic Affairs Committee on Wednesday. Bailey’s remarks did not cause the GBP/USD to move noticeably. …
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
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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
February, 2024
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14 February 2024 7:19 pm
Natural gas goes through eighth day of consecutive losses
Natural gas prices have fallen by 20% since February, with the US Dollar Index consolidating gains on Wednesday. The commodity’s prices have been negatively impacted by February, with Shell issuing an outlook where Liquefied Natural Gas demand will be substantially decreased by 2040, reflecting global pushes to abandon fossil fuels. …
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14 February 2024 5:23 pm
Shell Forecasts Over 50% Surge in Global LNG Demand by 2040
In a report unveiled on Wednesday, Shell projected a significant surge in global liquefied natural gas (LNG) demand, expecting it to soar by more than 50 percent by 2040. This uptick is anticipated as countries in South and Southeast Asia, along with China, intensify their adoption of LNG to bolster …
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14 February 2024 2:43 pm
Japan’s Nikkei index slides from a 34-year high after a sell-off on Wall Street
Japan’s Nikkei index fell from its highest level in 34 years on Wednesday, affected by a sharp decline in Wall Street indices at the end of trading on Tuesday, but the weakness of the yen and increased investor interest are expected to push the benchmark index towards new high levels …
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14 February 2024 11:24 am
Dollar Surges to Three-Month High on Unexpected Inflation Data
The dollar surged to its highest levels in three months against other major currencies on Wednesday following unexpected inflation data in the United States, diminishing bets on Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. The dollar surpassed the 150 yen mark for the first time since November, prompting Japan’s chief currency official, …
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14 February 2024 11:09 am
Oil Prices Dip on Surging US Crude Inventories and Rate Cut Uncertainty
Oil Prices Retreat on Surging US Crude Inventories and Diminished Rate Cut Expectations Early Asian trading on Wednesday saw a decline in oil prices following reports from the American Petroleum Institute (API) indicating a significant buildup in US crude inventories last week, coupled with shifting sentiments regarding potential interest rate …
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14 February 2024 1:27 am
EUR/USD declines after CPI data
The EUR/USD pair has fallen into multi-week lows due to an unexpected increase in US CPI inflation, pushing up rate cut hopes. The European February ZEW Economic Sentiment Survey improved, and Euro traders are gearing up for European GDP figures due on Wednesday. On Thursday, more US economic data will …
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14 February 2024 1:12 am
Treasury-yields surge after CPI data
Tuesday saw a spike in the yields on US government bonds as the January inflation reading surprised analysts by being higher than expected.The yield on the 2-year Treasury bond surged to 4.5922%. The 10-year yield recovered to 4.273%, levels last seen in late November. The yield over 30 years reached …
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14 February 2024 12:39 am
Market Drivers – US Session, February 13
WTI prices rose for the seventh straight session, breaking through the $78.00 per barrel. These gains have always been supported by geopolitical concerns, constrained supply concerns, and the positive monthly report from OPEC.Gold prices broke through the crucial downward zone below $2,000 per troy ounce as a result of the …
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13 February 2024 11:50 pm
US dollar flirts with 105 level post-CPI data
The US Dollar has been able to sharply leap upwards on Tuesday, reaching its highest level since mid-November. The Dollar Index, which measures the performance of the US currency against a basket of major rivals, is flirting with 105, specifically standing at 104.927 at the time of writing. Hence, the …
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13 February 2024 10:43 pm
Could wage growth keep inflation too high in US, Eurozone?
Wages are vital for maintaining living standards in daily life and, since they make up around 60% of GDP in the US, the UK, and the Eurozone, they are also critical for controlling inflation in the financial markets.Price rises will eventually result from rapid pay increases since wage growth is …
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13 February 2024 9:53 pm
Canadian dollar declines against surging US counterpart after US CPI data
A surprising CPI inflation reading on Tuesday caught the markets off guard. This week, Canada is conspicuously absent from the economic calendar. The Canadian currency has had a mixed day in relation to the US dollar, although it has performed significantly worse.Following a monthly increase in US Consumer Price Index …
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13 February 2024 8:39 pm
Inflation data drag US stocks down to heavy losses
On Tuesday, the major US equity indices are trading much down. US inflation decreased in January, though more slower than anticipated. Wall Street’s fear measure, the CBOE Volatility Index (.VIX), is up over 6% today after surging 7.7% on Monday.The S&P 500’s key sectors all see significant midday losses. The …
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