Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell holds a news conference to explain why they have decided to leave the policy rate, federal funds rate, unchanged at the range of 5.25-5.5% meeting and responds to questions.Key Quotes“‘Dot plot is a picture in time of appropriate policy in light of policymakers’ personal views.”“Efficacy …
Read More »European Markets Inch Higher Ahead of German Debt Vote and Trump-Putin Talks
European stock markets edged higher on Tuesday as investors focused on a pivotal vote in the German …
Bitcoin Drops as Traders Await Federal Reserve Decision
Bitcoin fell on Tuesday, extending its cautious performance from the previous session, as investors …
Market Drivers – US Session: Dollar Wobbles as Economic Fears and Fed Caution Grip Markets
The US dollar is showing signs of vulnerability, lingering near the lower end of its recent trading …
Geopolitical Tensions and Economic Optimism Stir Oil Market
Oil prices experienced a modest increase on Monday, fueled by a confluence of geopolitical tensions …
Economic Uncertainty Grips Markets as Fed Faces a Tightrope Walk
A palpable unease has settled over investors, fueled by anxieties surrounding President Trump’…
Dow Roars Back: 600-Point Surge Amid Economic Uncertainty
Equities rebound from recent plunge, but trade tensions and soft retail data cast a long shadow.The …
Dollar Drifts as Geopolitical and Policy Storm Clouds Gather
A week of potentially historic significance opens with the US Dollar easing, as markets brace for a …
Gold Prices Still Soaring Above $ 3,000 Barrier
Gold prices have continued their upward trajectory since the start of trading on Monday, following t…
Consumer Caution: Retail Sales Underwhelm Amid Economic Uncertainty
A note of caution has sounded within the US economy as retail sales for February fell short of expec…
U.S. Stock Futures Decline Amid Trade Tariff Uncertainty
U.S. stock index futures dropped on Monday as investor concerns grew over the potential economic imp…
Market Analysis
November, 2023
-
1 November 2023 10:20 pm
FOMC’s statement: Inflation remains elevated
Recent data suggests that economic activity expanded at a strong pace in the third quarter, according to the FOMC statement released on Wednesday, Nov. 1, following the committee’s decision to leave interest rate policy unchanged. The following FOMC members voted in favour of the monetary policy decision: Philip N. Jefferson, …
Read More » -
1 November 2023 10:03 pm
FOMC keeps rate policy unchanged in line with expectations
As expected, the Federal Reserve policymakers decided to leave US policy rate unchanged at the range of 5.25%-5.5% for the second consecutive time. The decision has just been announced and FOMC Chairman Jerome Powell will speak on the policy outlook and respond to questions in the post-meeting press conference, starting …
Read More » -
1 November 2023 9:48 pm
Gold fails to hold recent gains ahead of FOMC decision
Near midday, ahead of the Federal Reserve’s meeting to set monetary policy, gold prices were marginally higher. Gold fell by 0.23% from the previous closing price, or $4.50.The Federal Reserve and Bank of England’s central bank meetings are the focus of the market, with most observers projecting that the FOMC …
Read More » -
1 November 2023 9:22 pm
US dollar leaps to daily highs ahead of awaited FOMC decision
On Wednesday, the US dollar reached a level not seen in almost a month as the DXY Index surged by 0.30%. The US dollar is supported by cautious market sentiment ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision, even in the face of weak US economic data and declining US bond …
Read More » -
1 November 2023 8:01 pm
Sterling recovers post weaker US data
Weak US economic data has caused the Pound Sterling to rise vertically, increasing market risk appetite. Investors are still awaiting significant monetary policy announcements from the Bank of England and the US Fed, though. The GBP/USD exchange rate is still tense because investors believe the BoE will maintain current interest …
Read More » -
1 November 2023 7:39 pm
Bitcoin Price swings below $35000 amid $100 million liquidation
After a few days of relatively low volatility, the price of the most famous cryptocurrency has headed north once again, surpassing the coveted level of $35,000, before plunging down below it almost immediately. Bitcoin is trading at $34243 at the time of writing. Somewhat expected, the move resulted in millions …
Read More » -
1 November 2023 7:03 pm
US: ISM Manufacturing PMI for October worsened
ISM Manufacturing PMI worsened unexpectedly to 46.7 in October. The US Dollar Index is trimming its gains, retreating from 107.00.The US Dollar Index pulled back modestly after the ISM and the JOLTS report, retreating from 107.00 to 106.85. It was still up for the day. Now attention is set on …
Read More » -
1 November 2023 6:13 pm
US JOLTS Job Openings rise to 9.55 million in September
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has reported a total of 9.55 million job openings on the last business day of September, exceeding market expectations of 9.25 million. This figure, slightly higher than the revised August number of 9.49 million (initially reported as 9.61 million), was highlighted in the …
Read More » -
1 November 2023 6:01 pm
US private sector employment rises 113,000 in October
According to data released by Automatic Data Processing (ADP) on Wednesday, private sector employment in the US saw a modest increase of 113,000 jobs in October. This figure, although below market expectations of 150,000, marks a slight improvement from the 89,000 jobs added in September. Analyzing the survey results, Nela …
Read More » -
1 November 2023 5:44 pm
BoE Preview: Anticipating a Tight Vote for Maintaining the Status Quo
The Bank of England’s upcoming meeting in November appears to be one of the most predictable ones in recent memory, despite the famous saying about the unpredictability of events. Since the current tightening cycle began in late 2021, the decisions have often been closely contested. In the last meeting held …
Read More » -
1 November 2023 4:30 pm
Thomson Reuters’ sales and operating profits rose in Q3
Thomson Reuters on Wednesday reported higher revenues and operating profits in the third quarter of this year, supported by gains in its three largest divisions – legal and corporate services and tax and accounting professionals. The provider of information and tools for lawyers, accountants and other professionals announced adjusted earnings …
Read More » -
1 November 2023 3:20 pm
Toyota’s Quarterly Profits Surge
On Wednesday, November 1, Toyota Motor Company made a significant announcement, revealing a remarkable surge in profits during the second quarter. This impressive growth, more than doubling their previous figures, was attributed to a weaker yen and robust sales, prompting the company to revise its full-year expectations upward by an …
Read More »