Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President Mary C. Daly acknowledged improving inflation figures on Thursday but warned that shelter inflation and labor remain sticking points, and that expectations of three rate cuts may be an overreaction.Key QuotesThe economy looks to be on a path where one or two rate …
Read More »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…
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 …
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
July, 2024
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11 July 2024 3:46 pm
Sterling Surges to 4-Month High on BoE Comments and Strong GDP Data
The British pound reached a four-month high on Thursday, boosted by hawkish remarks from Bank of England policymakers and better-than-expected GDP figures. These developments prompted traders to reassess their expectations for an August rate cut, shifting focus towards upcoming U.S. inflation data. Key Points: Sterling Strength: The pound gained 0.25%, …
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11 July 2024 2:57 pm
Bitcoin Price Slide Continues Amidst Mounting Selling Pressure and Bearish Indicators
Bitcoin’s price has continued its downward trajectory, reaching a four-month low as multiple factors contribute to increased selling pressure and growing concerns about a potential bear market. The ongoing refund of tokens to clients affected by the 2014 Mt. Gox hack remains a significant factor driving Bitcoin’s decline. While the …
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11 July 2024 12:55 pm
Gold Prices Climb as Powell’s Comments Fuel Rate Cut Speculation
Gold prices continued their upward trend in Asian trading on Thursday, buoyed by a weaker dollar and declining Treasury yields as expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts gained momentum. The precious metal also benefited from reports of central banks in emerging markets increasing their gold reserves and dovish comments from …
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11 July 2024 12:02 pm
German Inflation Eases to 2.5% in June, Confirming Preliminary Data
Germany’s inflation rate cooled down to 2.5% in June, according to the federal statistics office’s final figures released on Thursday. This confirms the initial estimates and marks a decline from the 2.8% year-on-year increase in May. The harmonized consumer price index, which allows for comparison with other European Union countries, …
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11 July 2024 10:16 am
Oil Prices Extend Gains Amid Weak Dollar and Tight Supply Bets
Oil prices continued their upward trend in Asian trade on Thursday, bolstered by a weakening dollar ahead of key U.S. inflation data and expectations of tighter global supplies. Dollar Weakness and Rate Cut Bets The dollar experienced steep losses this week as investors focused on upcoming consumer price index (CPI) …
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11 July 2024 1:33 am
Market Drivers; US Session, July 10
Amid lower US Treasury yields, the USD Index (DXY) maintained the vacillating attitude just over the 105.00 level. The weekly Initial Jobless Claims report, lectures by Fed members Cook and Bostic, and the announcement of the US Inflation Rate take center stage on July 11. The EUR/USD pair somewhat recovered …
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11 July 2024 12:26 am
Gold surges on retreating T-yields ahead of US inflation reading
Gold surges amid growing expectations of Fed rate cuts in September. US 10-year Treasury yield drops to 4.288%, while US Dollar Index falls below 105.00. Inflows into Gold ETFs support the metal, with eyes now on US June inflation data and economic indicators.Gold price escalated on Wednesday for back-to-back days …
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11 July 2024 12:16 am
S&P 500 shares climb to a fresh record
The S&P 500 climbed to a fresh record on Wednesday, breaking above 5,600 for the first time due to a sharp rise in semiconductor stocks. The broad market index jumped 1.02%, closing at 5,633.91 and notching a seventh straight day of gains. The Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.18%, also hitting an …
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10 July 2024 11:06 pm
How Could France’s Debts Trigger a Serious Eurozone Crisis?
The Eurozone debt crisis, which began in 2009, was triggered by high levels of public debt, particularly in countries grouped under the acronym “PIIGS” (Portugal, Ireland, Italy, Greece, and Spain). The crisis followed the global financial downturn that started in 2008. When the US housing bubble burst, banks worldwide faced …
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10 July 2024 10:31 pm
Reading Between the Lines in Jerome Powell’s Recent Testimony
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s recent testimony before the House Financial Services Committee and the Senate Banking Committee was closely watched by investors, economists, and policymakers. As the U.S. economy faces a delicate balancing act between inflation, employment, and financial stability, Powell’s remarks offer critical insights. In this comprehensive article, …
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10 July 2024 9:02 pm
Are Commodities Soaring Amid Inflation-Linked Concerns?
As inflationary pressures persist worldwide, commodities have emerged as a focal point for investors seeking stability and growth. Among the trio of silver, oil, and gold, each commodity tells a unique story of resilience and opportunity.Industrial DynamoSilver, often dubbed the “poor man’s gold,” has surged approximately 22.5% in the first …
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10 July 2024 8:19 pm
Fed’s Powell: We see current policy as restrictive
Jerome Powell, Chairman of the US Federal Reserve (Fed), delivers the Semi-Annual Monetary Policy Report and responds to questions before the House Financial Services Committee on the second day of his Congressional testimony. Key Quotes:“We see current Fed policy as restrictive.”“The neutral interest rate must have moved up at least …
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