The UK’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report is set to be released on Wednesday, January 17, with major banks forecasting the upcoming inflation print. The looming data follows a weak November report, with core inflation falling slightly to just below 5% year-on-year for the first time since January 2022. Headline …
Read More »Pound Sterling Under Pressure: US CPI Data Triggers Dollar Rally
The GBP/USD fell below 1.2400 after stronger-than-expected US inflation data was released. The pair …
Oil Prices Decline as U.S. Crude Stockpiles Rise and Powell Signals Cautious Rate Cuts
Oil prices fell on Wednesday, ending a three-day winning streak, as data showed a sharp rise in U.S.…
U.S. Futures Edge Lower Ahead of Key Inflation Report
U.S. stock index futures dipped slightly on Wednesday as investors awaited a crucial consumer inflat…
European Stocks Rise Cautiously Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data
European stock markets edged higher on Wednesday, as investors awaited the latest U.S. inflation rep…
Dollar Pauses Tariff-Driven Rally Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data
The U.S. dollar retreated slightly on Wednesday as traders awaited key U.S. inflation data and updat…
Gold Retreats from Record Highs as Powell Signals No Rush for Rate Cuts
Gold prices pulled back from record highs in Asian trading on Wednesday, pressured by rising Treasur…
Market Drivers: US Session
The US Dollar Index (DXY) is testing the 108.00 support level, even with rising US Treasury yields a…
Powell’s Impact: Powell’s Caution Dips The Dollar As Rate Adjustments “on Hold”
The US Dollar Index (DXY) continued to trade with losses for the second consecutive session on Tuesd…
Powell’s Pause: Stocks Steady Amid Uncertainty
US stock markets have recently experienced a period of mixed performance, influenced by new tariffs …
EU Vows Retaliation Against Trump’s Metal Tariffs
The European Union (EU) has vowed to respond to the 25% tariffs announced by President Donald Trump …
Market Analysis
January, 2024
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16 January 2024 3:31 pm
Japan’s NYK announces the temporary suspension of the passage of its ships through the Red Sea
Japan’s largest shipping company, Nippon Yusen (NYK Line), has announced the suspension of all its ships’ passage through the Red Sea. The decision comes in the wake of advice from the joint naval force “Guardian of Prosperity” to avoid the region following the recent US and British strikes against Houthi …
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16 January 2024 2:04 pm
Oil rises in light of the escalation of conflict in the Middle East and tankers diverting their course
Oil prices experienced a slight uptick on Tuesday, driven by escalating conflict in the Middle East. Ship tracking data indicated an increased number of tankers diverting away from the Red Sea following attacks by Yemen’s Houthi movement in the region. Brent crude futures saw a rise of 12 cents, approximately …
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16 January 2024 12:49 pm
Gold declines as dollar and Treasury yields rise
Gold faced a marginal decline on Tuesday, influenced by a strengthening dollar and rising US Treasury bond yields. The precious metal saw a 0.2 percent decrease in spot transactions, settling at $2,050.35 per ounce, while US gold futures experienced a modest 0.1 percent increase, reaching $2,054.10. The rise in the …
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16 January 2024 12:42 pm
Dollar rises as traders focus on interest rate bets and tension in the Red Sea
The dollar gained ground on Tuesday as investors tempered their expectations of imminent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, influenced by hawkish comments from European Central Bank officials. Meanwhile, concerns over potential attacks on ships in the Red Sea contributed to a reduced appetite for risk. Here’s a breakdown …
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16 January 2024 2:46 am
Market Drivers – US Session, January 15The firm demand for the dollar encouraged the USD Index to add to last Friday’s gains on the back of the resurgence of risk aversion bolstered by geopolitical concerns, particularly in the Middle East. The DXY has extended its consolidative theme in place since …
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16 January 2024 2:17 am
Gold surges above $2050 amid continued geopolitical tensions
Gold price surged due to geopolitical risks in the Middle East. Market expectations of Fed rate cuts in 2024 have boosted Gold’s appeal against a weakening Dollar. The ongoing geopolitical tensions increased risk aversion, with the US and UK retaliating against Iran-backed groups. The US Fed’s increasing odds of cutting …
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16 January 2024 1:52 am
European stocks decline as global Davos kicks off
On Monday, European equities generally lost ground, with the STOXX600 falling by 0.5 percent. In November, the Eurozone’s Industrial Production declined once more. The ECB’s aspirations for rate change continue to be met with a stiff wall from policymakers.To start the new trading week, global market indexes dropped and European …
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16 January 2024 12:34 am
Oil struggles for direction amid geopolitical tensions
WTI is in the red territory after losing -0.39% on Monday, hovering around $72.50. The fundamentals for crude oil are still weakening, and output is still going strong worldwide. The supply routes between Europe and Asia are still being impeded by the Houthi rebels. Earlier on Monday, US crude oil …
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15 January 2024 11:13 pm
Will Davos Discuss What Reforms China Needs To Address Sluggish Growth?
In order to prevent “a fairly significant decline in growth rates,” China must implement fundamental reforms, the chief of the International Monetary Fund cautioned on Monday. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Kristalina Georgieva told US media outlets that China was confronting both immediate and long-term difficulties.She claimed …
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15 January 2024 10:10 pm
Could Western Sanctions Harm US Dollar?
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has cautioned that the dollar’s hegemony in the world may be threatened by economic sanctions imposed on nations including Russia. According to her, there’s a chance that the dollar’s hegemony will be weakened over time if financial sanctions are tied to it. She did, however, …
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15 January 2024 8:06 pm
US dollar edges up as Republicans poll rolls out in Iowa
The key state Iowa is set to have its GOP Caucus votes this Monday evening, with Trump expected to win. Despite continuing tensions in the Middle East and Asia, the US dollar is up 0.14%, trading at 102.580. This week’s reports on Michigan consumer sentiment and US retail sales have traders …
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15 January 2024 4:50 pm
European Stocks Decline Amid Rising Bond Yields
European stocks experienced a decline on Monday, influenced by a rise in government bond yields and concerns over potential interest rate cuts by the European Central Bank. Dassault Aviation’s shares also contributed to the losses, dropping due to the company’s failure to meet its targeted number of aircraft deliveries. The …
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