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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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5 February, 2026 4:44 pm
Bank of England Holds Rates at 3.75%, Split Vote Signals Cuts Ahead
The Bank of England kept interest rates unchanged at its first policy meeting of the year on Thursda…
5 February, 2026 2:46 pm
Alphabet Beats Earnings Estimates but Massive 2026 Capex Forecast Weighs on Shares
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) topped Wall Street expectations on both earnings and revenue for the fourth …
5 February, 2026 1:36 pm
European Stocks Mixed as Earnings Take Center Stage Ahead of ECB, BoE Decisions
European equity markets traded in a mixed fashion on Thursday, as investors weighed overnight weakne…
5 February, 2026 12:39 pm
Bitcoin Slides Toward $70,000 as Thin Liquidity and Tech Stock Rout Hit Risk Assets
Bitcoin slumped nearly 8% on Thursday, falling toward the $70,000 level as thinning liquidity and a …
5 February, 2026 11:30 am
Trump, Xi Hold Wide-Ranging Call Ahead of April Visit, With Taiwan and Iran in Focus
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he held a “long and thorough” phone call with Chi…
5 February, 2026 10:42 am
Gold Retreats in Asia as Silver Suffers Sharp Selloff on Dollar Strength
Gold prices reversed earlier gains and moved lower in Asian trading on Thursday, while silver plunge…
5 February, 2026 4:24 am
Recent Bitcoin Crash Signals a Deeper Crisis
Bitcoin has tumbled nearly 40% from its October peak, while Ethereum has lost half its value over th…
5 February, 2026 3:17 am
Fed’s Lisa Cook Flags Inflation Risks Amid Steady Growth
U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said Wednesday that risks remain tilted toward higher inflat…
4 February, 2026 11:58 pm
Why US Stocks Fell Despite the End of the Government Shutdown
Relief Rally That Never Showed Up: Risk sentiment initially improved after the partial US government…
4 February, 2026 10:50 pm
Gold Pulls Back as US Dollar Gains and Geopolitical Tensions Ease
Modest Retreat After Recent Rally Gold fell nearly 1% midweek, retreating from multi-day highs as th…
Market Analysis
August, 2024
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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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16 August 2024 11:22 am
Oil Prices Poised for Weekly Gains Despite Friday Dip
Oil prices were on track for a second consecutive week of gains, despite a slight decline on Friday, driven by strong U.S. economic data that fueled optimism about demand in the world’s largest oil-consuming country. Brent crude futures have risen approximately 1.3% this week, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) …
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16 August 2024 10:01 am
Gold Prices Slip Slightly Amid Easing Recession Fears and Rate Cut Bets
Gold prices experienced a minor decline in Asian trade on Friday, as reduced recession concerns tempered the demand for safe-haven assets. Despite this, expectations of interest rate cuts kept gold prices close to record highs. Spot gold fell by 0.1% to $2,453.02 an ounce, while gold futures for December delivery …
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16 August 2024 5:23 am
Market Drivers; US Session, August 15
The US Dollar experienced a volatile trading session, closing mixed against major currencies. Positive US economic data, including strong employment and retail sales figures, alleviated recession fears and boosted investor sentiment. While other economic indicators were less favorable, they were insufficient to reignite market concerns or impact expectations for a …
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16 August 2024 3:05 am
China’s Economic Malaise: A Global Ripple Effect
China’s economic engine, which has long been the world’s growth driver, is losing steam. Recent data highlights a deepening slowdown with far-reaching global consequences. The Chinese economy is under increasing strain, with its weakest growth in five quarters. Efforts to bolster consumer spending have yielded disappointing results, and China’s GDP …
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16 August 2024 1:26 am
XAU/USD Steadies Above $2,450 Following US Retail Sales Data
During Friday’s early Asian session, the price of gold remains unchanged at $2,455. US initial jobless claims decreased by 7K to 227K last week; retail sales in July exceeded forecasts, increasing 1.0% MoM. The downward potential of gold may be limited by the growing geopolitical threats in the Middle East. …
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15 August 2024 11:51 pm
US Treasury Yields Soar on Robust Retail Sales Data
US Treasury yields surged on Thursday, buoyed by a surge in market optimism following the release of data highlighting the resilience of the American economy. These positive economic indicators have effectively quelled recent concerns about an impending US recession.Retail sales in the United States experienced a significant uptick in July, …
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15 August 2024 10:10 pm
World’s Largest Oil Platform Built By China
The recent construction of the world’s largest offshore oil platform by China for Saudi Arabia’s Marjan field is a striking testament to the enduring significance of fossil fuels in the global energy landscape. This behemoth, capable of producing millions of barrels of oil daily, stands in stark contrast to the …
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15 August 2024 9:08 pm
Bitcoin’s Wobbly Recovers As Market Uncertainty Persists
Bitcoin’s recent price action has been characterized by volatility and indecision. After a sharp decline of 3.06% in the past 24 hours, the world’s largest cryptocurrency managed to recoup some losses, hovering around the $59,000 level. While short-term technical indicators suggest a potential upward move towards the $60,000 resistance, the …
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15 August 2024 7:56 pm
Gold declines following US Retail Sales Data
Gold price retreated from its intraday high of $2,470 after upbeat US Retail Sales data for July. Traders are widely anticipating the Fed will begin reducing interest rates from September. The July US CPI data boosted confidence that price pressures will return to the desired 2% rate. The US Census …
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15 August 2024 6:21 pm
Fed Official Signals Potential Rate Cut in September
St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem has joined a growing chorus of Federal Reserve officials leaning towards a potential interest rate cut at the central bank’s September meeting. In a speech on Thursday, Musalem indicated that the time may be nearing for an adjustment to the benchmark interest rate.The official …
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