The US Dollar continued its upward trajectory on Monday, buoyed by expectations of a potential slowdown in inflation. This positive sentiment follows the mixed labor market data released last week, which suggested that the Federal Reserve might be less aggressive in cutting interest rates.Inflationary pressures have been a key driver …
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Bitcoin Retreats as ‘Uptober’ Optimism Fades Despite Improved Global Sentiment
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Gold’s Ascent: A $4,300+ Bet Against the Dollar and Global Stability?
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Market Analysis
September, 2024
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10 September 2024 12:30 am
Market Drivers; US Session, September 09
The US Dollar continued its upward trajectory on Monday, despite a general decline in US Treasury yields. This positive sentiment reflects steady expectations that the Federal Reserve will implement a rate cut at its upcoming meeting.The US Dollar Index (DXY) reached its highest level in three days, approaching 101.80. Investors …
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9 September 2024 10:53 pm
Oracle’s Strong Earnings Fuel Share Surge
Oracle Corporation’s stock soared after the company delivered impressive financial results for its fiscal first quarter. The database software giant exceeded analyst expectations on both earnings and revenue, signaling robust growth in its cloud services and license support business.Oracle’s impressive financial results and strategic moves have positioned it as a …
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9 September 2024 9:10 pm
Sterling Pressured Ahead of UK Jobs, Wage Data
The GBP/USD exchange rate has retreated below the 1.3100 mark, driven by waning expectations of a substantial interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. This downward trend is gaining momentum, with technical indicators suggesting further declines.The GBP/USD exchange rate is currently in a downward spiral. While there is a possibility …
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9 September 2024 9:07 pm
Apple Unveils iPhone 16 Lineup: A New Era of AI Integration
Apple’s recent event in Cupertino, California, marked a significant milestone in the evolution of smartphones with the introduction of the iPhone 16 series. This latest lineup, which includes the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max, showcases Apple’s commitment to innovation and AI integration.Key …
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9 September 2024 8:00 pm
XAU/USD Stabilizes Amid Mixed Economic Signals
Gold prices have remained relatively stable in recent weeks, fluctuating within a well-defined range. While the precious metal briefly touched new all-time highs following the release of the August Nonfarm Payrolls report, it has since retreated slightly. Gold trades up and down within a range under its record highs. US …
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9 September 2024 6:45 pm
Are Fed Rate Cut Bets Pressuring EUR/USD?
The Euro (EUR) has been under pressure against the US Dollar (USD) as market participants have scaled back expectations for a significant interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve (Fed). This shift in sentiment has strengthened the USD, pushing the EUR/USD pair below 1.1050.The weakening of the EUR/USD pair is …
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9 September 2024 4:04 pm
Oil Prices Rebound by 1% as Hurricane Threatens U.S. Gulf Coast
Oil futures rose by around 1% on Monday, recovering from last week’s steep losses as a potential hurricane neared the U.S. Gulf Coast, a critical area for refining. Brent crude climbed 67 cents, or 0.94%, to $71.73 per barrel by 0901 GMT, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 68 …
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9 September 2024 2:27 pm
Wall Street Futures Edge Higher Amid Speculation on Fed Rate Cuts
U.S. stock futures inched up on Monday as investors continued to debate the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decisions following a weaker-than-expected jobs report. Meanwhile, Boeing secured a tentative deal with its largest labor union, and Canadian retailer Alimentation Couche-Tard reiterated its commitment to a $38.5 billion takeover bid for …
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9 September 2024 12:37 pm
European Stocks Rebound as Investors Anticipate ECB Rate Cut
European shares kicked off the week with gains following a sharp decline last Friday, as investors look ahead to key economic data releases and expect the European Central Bank (ECB) to reduce interest rates later this week. By 0711 GMT on Monday, the pan-European STOXX 600 index had risen by …
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9 September 2024 10:09 am
Oil Futures Surge on Hurricane Threat and Market Recovery
Oil futures experienced a significant rebound on Monday, rising by $1 as traders reacted to the potential impact of a hurricane system approaching the U.S. Gulf Coast and recovered from a recent downturn triggered by disappointing U.S. jobs data. By early trading, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures had climbed …
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9 September 2024 9:32 am
Dollar Recovers as Yen Retreats; U.S. Inflation Data Looms Large
Dollar Gains Ground as Yen Retreats; Investors Await U.S. Inflation Data The dollar rebounded on Monday, recouping some of its recent losses, while the yen eased off its safe-haven highs. Investors, uncertain about the scale of an upcoming Federal Reserve rate cut, are now turning their attention to this week’s …
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9 September 2024 4:55 am
Financial Markets Weekly Recap: US Labour Data Attracted Most Investors’ Attention
The US labour market was a significant focus for investors, with the August nonfarm jobs repor as the most awaited data. The report confirmed signs of a softening US labour market, starring a drop in the unemployment rate from 4.3% to 4.2% by a clear softening trend in new jobs …
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