Bitcoin’s price dipped on Monday, once again testing crucial support levels as sentiment towards cryptocurrencies struggled to improve amid anticipation of U.S. inflation data that could influence interest rates. While the dollar stabilized after last week’s losses, it added to the downward pressure on crypto markets. Traders maintained a bias …
Read More »EUR/USD Surges as US Inflation Stokes Fed Rate Cut Doubts
The EUR/USD pair powered through a second straight week of gains, climbing to a high of 1.1730 and s…
Sanctions and Inflation Sink Russia as Putin Hits Alaska’s Stage
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
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet on Friday at a Cold…
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
May, 2024
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13 May 2024 11:20 am
Dollar Holds Steady as Markets Await U.S. Inflation Data
The dollar consolidated against major peers on Monday as market participants awaited U.S. inflation data to assess the prospects of interest rate cuts this year. After a softer-than-expected U.S. payrolls report for April and seemingly dovish Federal Reserve policy announcement earlier this month, expectations have increased for rate reductions this …
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13 May 2024 11:18 am
Oil Prices Decline Amid Weak Demand Signals and Fed Comments
Oil prices extended declines on Monday amid signs of weak fuel demand and as comments from U.S. Federal Reserve officials dampened hopes of interest rate cuts, which could slow growth and crimp energy use in the world’s biggest economy. Brent crude futures slid 7 cents, or 0.1%, to $82.72 a …
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13 May 2024 10:02 am
Mixed Economic Signals and Trade Tensions Shake Chinese Markets
Most Asian stocks moved in a flat-to-low range on Monday, with Chinese markets logging sharp swings on mixed economic and policy cues, while investors turned cautious ahead of key U.S. inflation data this week. Chinese stocks were pressured by the prospect of more U.S. trade tariffs against the country. A …
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13 May 2024 3:25 am
Financial Markets Recap: Mixed Signals and Market Volatility Shape Investor Sentiment
The U.S. Last week, the U.S. stock market continued its upward trajectory, inching closer to record highs amid light trading volumes. The S&P 500 Index notched its third consecutive week of gains, nearing its all-time peak. While the broader market advanced, the spotlight was on value stocks, which outpaced growth …
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11 May 2024 2:29 am
Gold advances, ignores stronger US Dollar following soft US data
Gold advances on weaker than expected US data despite strong US Dollar Gold rebounds from daily lows, with the assistance of a significant push by a sharp drop in US consumer sentiment and future economic outlook. High US Treasury yields weren’t an excuse for Gold’s advance. US consumers expect inflation …
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11 May 2024 12:51 am
Why is Boeing Attracting Investors’ Attention?
Recently, Boeing has drawn attention from investors and is regularly included in lists of the most-searched stocks. Taking into account both historical and current data, let’s examine the main variables influencing Boeing’s stock performance.Stock Performance in FocusBoeing’s stock has done better than the market as a whole this month, rising …
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10 May 2024 9:51 pm
US Dollar closes the week slightly higher as focus shifts to CPI data
With modest gains on Friday, the US Dollar Index, DXY, closed the week marginally higher. In order to assess the state of the US economy and any potential changes to Fed projections, markets are expecting additional economic data. While investors anticipate the next Federal Reserve’s decisions, the value of the …
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10 May 2024 5:59 pm
USD/CAD sharply declines on strong Canadian jobs data
Following solid Canadian employment figures, the USD/CAD pair plunges impulsively to 1.3636, down -0.30%. On the Canadian front, the number of new payrolls increased by 90.4K, but the rate of annual wage growth decreased to 4.8%. According to Fed’s Bostic, the central bank is unsure about the best time and …
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10 May 2024 4:00 pm
U.S. Futures Rise as Investors Eye Fed Speeches and Data
U.S. stock index futures climbed on Friday, driven by investor anticipation of speeches from Federal Reserve officials and awaited economic data, amidst a backdrop of increased bets on U.S. interest rate cuts. Market Overview After recent economic data bolstered expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts, U.S. stock index futures pointed …
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10 May 2024 1:15 pm
Dollar Steadies as Labour Market Cools, Pound Rises on UK Economic Growth
On Friday, the dollar found its footing after experiencing overnight losses fueled by U.S. data signaling a cooling labour market. Meanwhile, the British pound edged higher following robust first-quarter economic performance in the UK. Dollar Performance Against the Japanese yen, the dollar regained some ground, trading at 155.68 yen, marking …
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10 May 2024 12:06 pm
Gold Prices Rally as Dollar Weakens Amid Cooling Labor Market and Geopolitical Tensions
In the realm of precious metals, gold emerged as the shining star in Asian trade on Friday, extending its overnight gains amidst a backdrop of significant market shifts. A notable weakening of the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields provided a robust tailwind for the yellow metal, sending its prices soaring. …
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10 May 2024 10:36 am
Turkish Central Bank revises inflation forecasts upward, vows to maintain containment efforts
On Thursday, the Turkish Central Bank revised its inflation forecast for the end of the year, projecting it to reach 38 percent. Governor Fatih Kara Khan emphasized the bank’s commitment to taking decisive measures to prevent further deterioration in inflation, reaffirming its stance on tightening monetary policy. Presenting the quarterly …
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