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Gold prices have pulled back from a historic peak above $2,500 per ounce. A combination of factors contributed to this decline:Increased Speculative Bets: Hedge funds and other large investors have significantly boosted their bullish positions in gold futures and options, reaching a four-year high. This suggests a potential market overbought …
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18 November, 2025 10:42 pm
Bitcoin Sinks Below $90K Amid Fed Uncertainty; Cloudflare Outage Adds to Market Strain
Bitcoin slid to its lowest level in nearly seven months on Tuesday, briefly breaching the $90,000 th…
18 November, 2025 8:54 pm
Wall Street Extends Losses as Nvidia Earnings, Delayed Jobs Data Keep Risk Appetite in Check
U.S. equities fell Tuesday, deepening November’s pullback as investors trimmed exposure to mega-cap …
18 November, 2025 7:59 pm
U.S. Factory Orders Rebound in August, but Core Capex Softer Than First Estimated
U.S. new orders for manufactured goods rose in August, snapping the prior month’s decline, though a …
18 November, 2025 4:22 pm
Dollar dips as dovish Fed comments weigh; euro steadies, yen firms on rising JGB yields
The U.S. dollar edged lower on Tuesday as investors digested dovish remarks from Federal Reserve Gov…
18 November, 2025 3:16 pm
Oil slips as Russian exports resume; traders eye sanctions drag and 2026 surplus
Crude prices fell nearly 1% on Tuesday after Russia’s Novorossiysk port resumed loadings, easing imm…
18 November, 2025 2:10 pm
Bitcoin sinks below $90,000 as Fed uncertainty and data backlog sap risk appetite
Bitcoin slid to its lowest level in nearly seven months on Tuesday, breaking below the $90,000 handl…
18 November, 2025 1:03 pm
European shares slump as AI valuation jitters deepen; Nvidia in focus, oil eases as Russian exports resume
European equities fell sharply, mirroring Wall Street’s tech-led selloff as investors questioned the…
18 November, 2025 12:20 pm
Gold slips as dollar firms; markets eye delayed U.S. payrolls
Gold extended losses in Asian trading, pressured by a firmer U.S. dollar as traders pared back expec…
17 November, 2025 9:12 pm
U.S. Stocks Rise on Strength in Chipmakers and AI Shares
U.S. equity markets opened the week higher, supported by strong performance in technology stocks, pa…
17 November, 2025 6:15 pm
Canada inflation slows to 2.2% in October as gasoline, food and mortgage costs ease
Canada’s annual inflation cooled to 2.2% in October, helped by cheaper gasoline, slower grocery infl…
Market Analysis
August, 2024
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19 August 2024 3:00 pm
U.S. Stock Futures Edge Lower as Investors Await Powell’s Jackson Hole Speech
U.S. stock index futures dipped slightly on Monday as Wall Street took a breather following its strongest week of the year. Investors are now turning their attention to the upcoming speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the Jackson Hole symposium, which could provide crucial insights into the central …
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19 August 2024 12:59 pm
European Shares Flat as Investors Await Key Economic Data and Powell’s Speech
European shares opened flat on Monday, stabilizing after their best weekly performance in three months, as investors geared up for a data-heavy week. The primary focus is on U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s upcoming speech at the Jackson Hole symposium, which could provide insights into potential interest rate cuts. …
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19 August 2024 11:34 am
Oil Prices Decline Amid China Demand Concerns and Middle East Ceasefire Talks
Oil prices eased on Monday as concerns about weakening demand in China, the world’s largest oil importer, weighed on market sentiment. Investors were also closely monitoring the progress of ceasefire talks in the Middle East, which could potentially reduce supply risks. Brent crude futures fell 45 cents, or 0.56%, to …
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19 August 2024 9:59 am
Dollar Declines Broadly Ahead of Key Fed Meeting Minutes and Powell’s Speech
The U.S. dollar experienced a broad decline on Monday, with a particularly sharp drop against the Japanese yen, as investors anticipated a dovish tone in the Federal Reserve’s upcoming July policy meeting minutes and Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium. The greenback fell over 1% to 146.01 …
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19 August 2024 6:42 am
Financial Markets Weekly Recap: Market Resilience Amidst Cooling Inflation, Steady Growth
The past week has witnessed a notable rebound in equity markets, with the S&P 500 and the Canadian TSX surging over 6.5% and 5%, respectively, from their August 5 lows. This resurgence appears to be primarily driven by two key factors: a continued moderation in inflation and a resilient economic …
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17 August 2024 4:44 am
Gold’s Meteoric Surge: $2,500 and Counting
Gold prices have shattered yet another record, soaring above the $2,500 an ounce mark. This unprecedented surge has investors and analysts alike wondering if the precious metal is on course for even higher heights. Spot gold is trading at $2,506.84 at the time of writing. Gold futures surpassed 2,537.8 at …
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17 August 2024 2:42 am
Retail Sales Reignite Interest Rate Bets
A fresh batch of data eagerly awaited by markets to clarify the Federal Reserve’s future monetary policy path, eliminating uncertainty around potential interest rate cuts, their magnitude, and related factors, is the US retail sales figures.Fed rate cut expectations entered a new phase where investors, observers, and analysts alike are …
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17 August 2024 12:11 am
Stocks Cap Best Week of the Year After Early Sell-Off Reversal
US markets closed higher on Friday, securing the best week for stocks since November 2023. This comes after a rally on Thursday that erased losses suffered during the early August sell-off.Key Developments:All major indexes gained for the week, with the S&P 500 (^GSPC), Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC), and Dow Jones Industrial …
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16 August 2024 10:17 pm
US Dollar Slides Following Mixed Economic Data
The US Dollar (USD) experienced a decline on Friday, driven by a combination of factors including the release of the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index figures and softer-than-expected housing market data. Let’s break down the key points:Consumer Sentiment Index:The University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index improved to 67.8 for …
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16 August 2024 9:27 pm
Powell Jackson Hole Speech Poised To Set the Stage for September Rate Cut
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is expected to easily find his way to news headlines next week’s annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The event, hosted by the Kansas City Fed, brings together global central bankers and provides a platform for assessing economic trends and monetary policy.Economic Assessment: Powell’s …
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16 August 2024 8:24 pm
USD/JPY retreats after Consumer Sentiment data
On Friday, the USD/JPY fluctuated once again below 149.00 as risk appetite stabilized. To close the trading week, there is selling pressure on the US dollar everywhere. Next week will bring Jackson Hole and national inflation data from Japan.Friday saw a slight decline in USD/JPY, with a morning drop below …
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16 August 2024 12:45 pm
Dollar Hovers Near Two-Week High Against Yen Amid Strong U.S. Economic Data
The U.S. dollar remained close to a two-week high against the Japanese yen on Friday, following its most significant one-day gain against major currencies in four weeks. The rally was driven by robust U.S. economic data, which largely dispelled recession fears. The greenback also received a boost from a surge …
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