European shares opened cautiously on Thursday, reflecting a sense of apprehension ahead of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) monetary policy decision and President Christine Lagarde’s remarks regarding potential interest rate cuts. As of 0720 GMT, the pan-European STOXX 600 remained flat, with the telecommunications sector experiencing a 1.3% decline. Market …
Read More »Market Drivers: Assets Dance to CPI Data, US-China Trade Talks
Markets buzzed with activity on June 11, 2025, as assets like gold, silver, and the Canadian Dollar …
Silver Stalls Near 13-Year Highs: Trade Talks, CPI Data Hold the Key
Silver prices (XAG/USD) have hit a speed bump after a meteoric rise to 13-year highs near $37.00, no…
US-China Trade Deal: A Step Toward Stability or a Fragile Truce?
On June 11, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a US-China trade deal as “done” via h…
Gold Prices Surge on Cooling US Inflation and Fed Rate Cut Bets
Gold prices climbed modestly on Wednesday, with XAU/USD trading near $3,341.75, up up+0.55% after br…
EUR/USD Gains Momentum, Eyes 1.1500
EUR/USD has accelerated its upward climb, nearing weekly highs hovering around 1.15, exactly trading…
Dow Jones Surges Past 43,000 Amid CPI Data, Trade Talks Progress
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) has climbed above 43,000 for the first time since February, …
Supply Outlook: EU Eyes Russian Imports, and US Inventories Signal Market Shift
According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), US crude oil production is projected to de…
Stock Movers: Tesla, GameStop, and Beyond
Tesla’s Surge Sparks Electric Vehicle OptimismTesla’s stock climbed significantly in pre…
Trade Optimism, Shrinking Inventories Fuel Oil Prices Rally
WTI crude oil prices have climbed above $65.00, marking a significant 2% intraday gain as of June 11…
U.S. Inflation Slows Slightly in May, Misses Expectations and Pressures Dollar
Inflation in the United States, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 2.4% year-ove…
Market Analysis
April, 2024
-
11 April 2024 12:38 pm
European Shares Remain Stable as Market Attention Shifts to ECB Policy Decision
-
11 April 2024 11:02 am
Oil Prices Inch Upward Amid Escalating Tensions in the Middle East
During Thursday’s trading session, oil prices edged up following a notable increase in the previous session, with investors bracing for potential escalation in the Middle East crisis, particularly involving Iran, OPEC’s third-largest oil producer. Brent crude futures rose by 5 cents to reach $90.53 a barrel at 0632 GMT, while …
Read More » -
11 April 2024 6:23 am
Japan’s Suzuki supports any steps to respond to excessive currency moves
On Thursday, Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki made a verbal intervention. Suzuki stated that he will not rule out taking any measures in response to unwarranted movements in foreign exchange. He went on to say that he and Vice Finance Minister Kanda are always talking about foreign exchange. As of …
Read More » -
10 April 2024 11:49 pm
FOMC members are concerned about high inflation persistence
FOMC minutes revealed that its members expressed concerns that inflation may continue rising, though they are still expecting rate cut at some point this years. The minutes said “inflation was not fast enough on its way down” despite some recent decline. But the participants were keen on keeping the language …
Read More » -
10 April 2024 10:06 pm
FOMC Minutes: Evidence required that inflation is cooling toward target
According to latest FOMC meeting minutes, the US Federal Reserve wants greater assurance that inflation is heading towards its target of 2%. At their meeting in March, Federal Reserve officials voiced concern that inflation was not decreasing rapidly enough, but they still anticipated lowering interest rates later in the year. …
Read More » -
10 April 2024 6:26 pm
Gold retreats after US inflation data
Gold prices retreated on Wednesday from their record high levels amid a resurgence in the dollar and US Treasury bond yields following the release of data indicating higher-than-expected inflation in the United States. This dampened expectations of an imminent cut in US interest rates. Spot gold prices declined by 0.6 …
Read More » -
10 April 2024 6:20 pm
Bank of Canada keeps rates unchanged
Bank of Canada left its interest rate unchanged in April meeting, reiterating that it’s premature to discuss turning to QE anytime soon. The central bank left policy rates at 5.00% for the sixth time in a row, in line with market expectations. The BoC statement also referred to increasing growth …
Read More » -
10 April 2024 5:18 pm
US CPI inflation rises in March above expectations
According to the US Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS) report released on Wednesday, the annual rate of inflation in the US increased to 3.5% in March from 3.2% in February, as shown by changes in the Consumer Price Index. This result above the 3.4% market expectation. The US Dollar gathered …
Read More » -
10 April 2024 10:44 am
Oil prices stabilize amid Middle East tensions and rising US inventories
Amidst mounting tensions in the Middle East and an unexpected surge in US crude oil inventories, oil prices held steady in early trading on Wednesday. Brent crude futures settled at $89.42 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures saw a marginal increase of two cents to $85.25. The …
Read More » -
10 April 2024 6:19 am
RBNZ keeps interest rate unchanged as expected
The board members of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) opted to keep the Official Cash Rate (OCR) at 5.50% on Wednesday after the end of the April policy meeting. The choice was consistent with what the market anticipated. The New Zealand Dollar catches a fresh momentum in an …
Read More » -
10 April 2024 5:12 am
March CPI reading will be key for rate cut forecast
Following two strong reports in January and February, it is expected that the consumer price index report for March will demonstrate a sustained slowdown in inflation. The core CPI is expected to increase by 3.4% year over year, according to consensus estimates. This would be somewhat less than the 3.8% …
Read More » -
10 April 2024 3:52 am
RBNZ expected to keep rate unchanged
After its monetary policy meeting on Wednesday, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand is anticipated to keep the Official Cash Rate (OCR) at 5.50% for the sixth consecutive meeting. Notwithstanding the fact that Governor Adrian Orr’s news conference was not held and that revised economic estimates were released, the New …
Read More » -
10 April 2024 12:52 am
Bank of Japan intends to maintain the current monetary easing
BoJ Governor Kazuo Ueda stated in his semi-annual report on currency and monetary supervision issued on Wednesday that, given the current conditions of economic activity and prices, he expects the current accommodative conditions to be maintained.In his estimation, Ueda believes that the 2 percent price stability target will be achieved …
Read More »