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Significant Rally: Silver Soars Past $90 as Demand Outpaces Supply
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Market Analysis
December, 2024
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4 December 2024 12:27 pm
Gold Prices Edge Higher Amid South Korean Political Crisis and Middle Eastern Tensions
Gold prices saw marginal gains during Asian trading hours on Wednesday as political turmoil in South Korea and escalating tensions in the Middle East boosted safe-haven demand. However, the strength of the U.S. dollar, fueled by uncertainty over the Federal Reserve’s interest rate outlook, capped any significant upward momentum for …
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4 December 2024 12:55 am
US Stocks Mixed In Reaction to Jobs Data, Fed Remarks
On Tuesday, US stocks experienced mixed movements as investors processed fresh jobs data and commentary from Federal Reserve officials on the future of interest rates. The stock market’s response was reflective of the nuanced economic signals received throughout the day.The S&P 500 remained close to its previous levels, showing little …
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4 December 2024 12:09 am
Market Drivers; US Sesssion
Powell’s Speech and Labor Data to Shape the Market’s DirectionThe US Dollar Index (DXY) retreated slightly from its recent gains on Tuesday, as investors digested mixed economic signals and awaited crucial data releases. The market’s focus remains on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech and key labor market data, which …
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3 December 2024 11:28 pm
Fed’s Kugler: Fed goals are roughly in-balance
Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Adrianna Kugler hit the wires on Tuesday, reiterating her position that the Fed’s progress on inflation is still underway, noting that the Fed isn’t going to concern itself from possible policy changes under incoming President Donald Trump in the months to come.Key QuotesCurrent Fed …
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3 December 2024 10:32 pm
Dollar Weakens, Gold Shines Amidst Fed Rate Cut Expectations
A Shift in the Monetary Landscape The global currency and commodity markets experienced a significant shift this week as expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut intensified. The US dollar, long considered a safe-haven asset, weakened as investors sought opportunities in other currencies and commodities.Fed’s Dovish TurnA key catalyst for …
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3 December 2024 9:42 pm
Fed Gears Up for Another Rate Cut
The Federal Reserve is poised to once again wield its monetary policy tools to navigate a complex economic landscape. With growing concerns about inflation and a potentially softening labor market, a December interest rate cut appears increasingly likely. This decision will be a delicate balancing act, aimed at fostering economic …
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3 December 2024 8:50 pm
Could JOLTS Data Alter Fed’s Recent Rate Path?
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Opportunities and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) recorded 7.744 million job opportunities for October, and this does not go without economic ramifications. While there has been a lot of noise around the trend, there are not truly substantial cracks in the US economy, therefore, …
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3 December 2024 7:41 pm
South Korea Market Plunges on Martial Law Declaration
Following President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial rule and the use of emergency powers, which sparked concerns about instability in the 13th largest economy in the world, South Korean equities fell in the United States on Tuesday. At a 52-week low, the iShares MSCI South Korea ETF, which covers …
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3 December 2024 4:47 pm
China Tightens Export Controls on Key Minerals Amid Escalating U.S. Trade Tensions
China has announced a ban on exporting minerals with potential military applications, including gallium, germanium, and antimony, to the United States. The move, effective immediately, comes a day after Washington imposed stricter measures targeting China’s chip sector, further intensifying trade tensions between the two global economic giants. Details of the …
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3 December 2024 4:17 pm
Japanese Yen Strengthens Amid Rate Hike Expectations Following Strong Tokyo Inflation Data
Japanese Yen Strengthens Amid Rate Hike Expectations Following Strong Tokyo Inflation Data The Japanese yen surged to its strongest level in over a month against the U.S. dollar on Friday, buoyed by higher-than-expected inflation figures from Tokyo, which intensified expectations of a December rate hike by the Bank of Japan …
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3 December 2024 3:34 pm
Dollar Surge Sparks Valuation Concerns Amid Trump’s Trade Tariff Threats
The U.S. dollar’s rally has entered “overstretched territory,” analysts at UBS warned on Monday, following a sharp rise in the dollar index (DXY) driven by geopolitical tensions and economic policy statements from President-elect Donald Trump. Key Developments Dollar Index Climbs: The DXY index surged 0.5%, crossing 106 points after Trump …
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3 December 2024 1:37 pm
European Markets Open Higher Amid French Political Uncertainty
European stock markets showed modest gains on Tuesday morning, despite growing political challenges in France that could impact investor sentiment. Market Performance Germany’s DAX index rose 0.5%. France’s CAC 40 increased by 0.8%. UK’s FTSE 100 advanced by 0.4%. This positive momentum comes as investors balance economic data releases and …
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