The United States economy exhibited stronger-than-previously-reported growth in the fourth quarter of 2023, propelled by robust consumer spending and increased business investment in nonresidential structures, according to the latest data from the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis. Gross domestic product (GDP) expanded at an annualized rate of 3.4% in …
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Discrepancies Over Investment and Profits:A seemingly triumphant announcement of a preliminary trade…
Gold Miner Shines: Earnings Soar as Precious Metal Prices Climb
Shares of a leading gold mining company surged on Friday, reaching their highest level in three year…
Political Firewalls Weaken: Are Powell’s Stance, Fed’s Independence Still Under Threat?
A significant shift is underway in the political landscape surrounding the Federal Reserve. While Pr…
Dow Jones Rebounds: Unexpected Durables Strength and Tariff Hopes Fuel Market Rally
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) demonstrated a notable recovery on Friday, clawing back rece…
Oil Under Pressure: Brent and WTI Drop as Supply Surges and Demand Outlook Clouds
Global oil markets are facing renewed pressure, with both West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent cr…
US Treasury Yields Climb As Countdown For Fed’s Policy Meeting Begins
As financial markets gear up for the central bank’s pivotal meeting next week, the US 10-Year …
Euro Stands Strong Amidst Global Trade Disputes
The Euro has demonstrated remarkable resilience in recent months, emerging as a top performer among …
Major Trade Breakthrough: EU and US Nearing Framework Agreement This Weekend
Optimism is building for a significant advancement in transatlantic trade relations, as officials fr…
U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Investors Digest Earnings and Trade Deal Optimism
U.S. stock index futures were on the rise Friday, capping off a generally positive week as investors…
Bitcoin Drops Below $116,000 as Caution Mounts Ahead of U.S. Fed Meeting and Crypto Policy Report
Bitcoin faced a decline on Friday, dropping below $116,000 amidst growing caution in the market. The…
Market Analysis
March, 2024
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28 March 2024 5:16 pm
After Bitcoin, which crypto assets are expected to see insane run?
Crypto analysts are bullish on Chainlink coin (LINK) in the aftermath of the successful collaboration between Chainlink Labs and ANZ Banking Group. While Bitcoin and Ethereum dominate headlines with unprecedented surges, Chainlink’s growing adoption in traditional finance could lead to a significant price surge.ANZ’s RoleANZ streamlined the acquisition of tokenized …
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28 March 2024 4:59 pm
Japanese PM Kishida Stresses Importance of Maintaining Accommodative Monetary Policy
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida emphasized on Thursday the necessity for the central bank to uphold accommodative monetary conditions, underscoring the government’s commitment to supporting economic recovery and defeating deflation. In a news conference, Kishida affirmed that the government would sustain close coordination with the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to …
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28 March 2024 3:42 pm
U.S. Stock Futures Flat Ahead of Easter Break
U.S. stock index futures remained subdued on Thursday amid light trading activity ahead of the Easter break, as investors awaited additional data to assess the Federal Reserve’s policy direction on the final business day of a robust first quarter. The three main indexes were poised for significant quarterly gains, driven …
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28 March 2024 3:07 pm
U.S. Dollar Gains on Hawkish Fed Comments; Euro and Sterling Weaken
In European trading on Thursday, the U.S. dollar strengthened following hawkish remarks from a Federal Reserve official, while disappointing economic data weighed on the euro and sterling. At 05:30 ET (09:30 GMT), the Dollar Index, which measures the dollar against a basket of six other major currencies, traded 0.3% higher …
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28 March 2024 1:41 pm
German Unemployment Rises Less Than Expected in March
The latest data from the Federal Labour Office revealed that the number of unemployed individuals in Germany saw a modest increase in March, falling short of analysts’ expectations. According to the figures released on Thursday, the number of unemployed individuals grew by 4,000 in seasonally adjusted terms, reaching a total …
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28 March 2024 1:19 pm
European Stocks Nudge Upward Ahead of Easter Weekend Break
European equities saw a modest uptick at the opening bell on Thursday, marking a positive start as investors prepared for the long Easter weekend hiatus. The pan-European STOXX 600 index edged 0.1% higher, hitting a new record high by 0823 GMT. This gain signals the index’s potential for a second …
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28 March 2024 1:08 pm
British Economy Enters Recession Amidst Election Uncertainty
Official data released on Thursday confirmed that the British economy slipped into a mild recession last year, posing a significant challenge for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as he seeks to reassure voters about the economy’s stability ahead of anticipated elections later this year. According to the Office for National Statistics …
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28 March 2024 1:03 pm
Gold Prices Stabilize as Investors Weigh Fed Comments and Await Economic Data
Gold prices remained steady on Thursday as investors absorbed remarks from Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller regarding potential interest rate cuts, while also eagerly anticipating upcoming US economic data to discern the trajectory of monetary policy. In spot transactions, gold edged up by 0.1 percent to reach $2,195.59 per ounce, …
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28 March 2024 10:02 am
Oil Prices Recover as Investors Reevaluate US Inventory Data
Oil prices regained ground on Thursday, rebounding from losses incurred over the past two sessions, as market participants took a second look at the latest US crude oil and gasoline inventory reports. The reevaluation comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and shifting sentiments regarding global supply and demand dynamics. Brent Crude …
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28 March 2024 7:32 am
Market Drivers; US Session, March 27
Amidst minor retreats in risk-linked assets, the US dollar maintained its positive outlook and maintained the consolidating atmosphere near the upper end of its recent range. As the spot approached the 152.00 level, worries over possible FX intervention surrounding the USD/JPY continued to grow. Additional gains helped to keep the …
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28 March 2024 1:12 am
Baltimore Bridge Collapse Has Limited National Economic Impact
Although the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore is considered a significant setback, a number of experts believe that the US economy as a whole is unlikely to be severely damaged. Nonetheless, a thorough investigation of this incident’s effects is necessary.Impact on the Nation Mostly Controllable Minimal …
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28 March 2024 12:09 am
EUR/USD finds support amid ECB dovish signals
The EUR/USD pair found support despite the dovish move by the ECB and conflicting signals from Fed officials. ECB officials give a dovish tone to the policy outlook during wage inflation talks, hinting at a possible rate decrease in June. The US GDP and core PCE inflation numbers are anticipated …
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