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Gold prices have risen following Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s hawkish comments and mixed US data. The Middle East tensions have heightened Gold’s status as a safe-haven asset, and market expectations reduce the likelihood of multiple Fed rate cuts this year. Gold prices edged higher late in Tuesday’s North American session, …
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25 October, 2025 1:24 am
Trump Ends Canada Trade Talks After Reagan-Themed Ad Sparks Diplomatic Rift
U.S. President Donald Trump has abruptly terminated all trade negotiations with Canada, citing what …
25 October, 2025 12:59 am
Gold Prices Slip Below $4,110 as Investors Weigh Inflation Outlook and Fed Policy Path
Gold prices edged lower on Friday, extending their weekly decline as investors reassessed expectatio…
24 October, 2025 11:57 pm
Oil Prices Secure Modest Weekly Gain as Market Awaits Demand Signals
Crude oil prices edged lower on Friday, capping a choppy week that still saw both major benchmarks p…
24 October, 2025 10:43 pm
Bitcoin Climbs Above $111,000 as Trade Tensions Ease and Inflation Cools
Bitcoin extended its rebound on Friday, climbing near $111,000 and heading for a solid weekly gain, …
24 October, 2025 9:39 pm
Wall Street Soars to Record Highs as Cooling Inflation Fuels Market Optimism
U.S. stocks roared to fresh record highs on Friday as investors cheered softer inflation data that b…
24 October, 2025 8:24 pm
Inflation Ticks Up as Tariffs Push Prices Higher and Shutdown Clouds Economic Outlook
U.S. inflation crept slightly higher in September, signaling renewed price pressures across key sect…
Post-CPI Data: Dollar Strengthens Against Yen as U.S. Business Activity Outshines Inflation Slowdown
24 October, 2025 7:16 pm
Post-CPI Data: Dollar Strengthens Against Yen as U.S. Business Activity Outshines Inflation Slowdown
The U.S. dollar extended its winning streak against the Japanese yen on Friday, buoyed by robust bus…
24 October, 2025 5:20 pm
US CPI Inflation Slows to 3% in September, Below Forecasts
US consumer inflation rose less than expected in September, offering fresh evidence that price press…
24 October, 2025 3:50 pm
Wall Street Futures Edge Up as Trade Hopes Clash with Inflation Watch
U.S. stock futures advanced marginally on Friday as investors paused to await the highly anticipated…
24 October, 2025 1:38 pm
Bitcoin Climbs Past $111,000 as Trade Tensions Ease and CZ Receives Trump Pardon
Bitcoin surged above the $111,000 mark on Friday, securing a likely weekly gain as global risk appet…
Market Analysis
April, 2024
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16 April 2024 10:38 pm
Market Drivers; US Session, April 16
The US economy is expanding rapidly, yet inflation is still there. In the meantime, the Federal Reserve conveys, via Chair Jerome Powell, conflicting messages: while the US central bank supports market-led tightening through higher rates, it is not a big fan of immediate rate cuts. Economic DataOn the data front; …
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16 April 2024 9:51 pm
Fed’s Powell hints at keeping rates higher for longer
The Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated on Tuesday that the US central bank is unlikely to lower interest rates at its next policy meeting, which is just two weeks away, due to the US economy’s continued strength and a “lack of progress” on inflation. Powell stated during a moderated …
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16 April 2024 9:42 pm
US Stock Market Stabilizes on Big Earnings Day
Tuesday is a big earnings day, with results from Bank of America and Morgan Stanley. Investors will also be watching for clues regarding the possibility of rate cuts in remarks that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is expected to make. Bond yields were little higher on Tuesday, and equities fluctuated …
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16 April 2024 8:41 pm
BofA’s Q1 earnings dismal despite expected growing interest income
As the latest major lender to suffer the pinch of higher for longer interest rates, Bank of America reported an 18% decline in first-quarter profit. With the exception of a one-time charge, the results exceeded expectations, mostly due to the bank’s Wall Street and wealth-management units demonstrating good performance. The …
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16 April 2024 7:36 pm
USD/JPY Surges on Stronger Dollar, Higher Treasury Yields
USD/JPY has gained following the stronger than expected US retail data and neutral to hawkish comments by US Federal Reserve officials. The Dollar trades at 154.61, 0.22% above its opening price. US housing indicators, such as Building Permits and Housing Starts, have underperformed, suggesting a construction sector slowdown. However, US …
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16 April 2024 4:03 pm
Bitcoin is retreating just days before the highly anticipated Halving event
Bitcoin (BTC) is grappling with the fallout from escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, which have cast a shadow over risk assets this week. The world’s largest cryptocurrency experienced a 3.4% decline against the US dollar on Monday, closing at $63,318, marking its lowest closing price in nearly a month. …
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16 April 2024 2:40 pm
The STOXX 600 is approaching a 6-week low amid geopolitical tensions
European stock indices dipped to their lowest levels in nearly six weeks on Tuesday as traders veered away from high-risk assets amidst escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Meanwhile, Ericsson shares soared to the pinnacle of the main index following encouraging business results. As of 0718 GMT, the European …
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16 April 2024 1:33 pm
Euro Zone’s February Trade Surplus Spikes Compared to Previous Year
In February, the eurozone witnessed a notable surge in its trade surplus compared to the previous year, largely due to a significant decline in imports, particularly in energy and raw materials, according to data from the European Union’s statistics office Eurostat released on Tuesday. Eurostat reported that the unadjusted external …
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16 April 2024 12:46 pm
UK Wage Growth Eases as Bank of England Contemplates Rate Cuts
British core wage growth decelerated once again, marking its slowest increase since the three months leading up to September 2022, yet it maintained strength relative to historical norms, as per official data likely to receive a cautious nod from the Bank of England. Official figures from the Office for National …
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16 April 2024 12:04 pm
Dollar Ascends to Five-Month Peak
The dollar surged to a five-month peak against major currencies on Tuesday, driven by stronger-than-anticipated U.S. retail sales figures, igniting concerns over potential intervention from Tokyo as the yen dwindled to its lowest level since 1990. Despite China’s first-quarter GDP data surpassing expectations, the Chinese yuan slightly declined, reflecting ongoing …
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16 April 2024 11:35 am
Oil prices rise on China growth, Middle East tensions
Oil prices experienced a rise on Tuesday, buoyed by stronger-than-expected economic growth in China and escalating tensions in the Middle East following Iran’s recent missile and drone attack on Israel. Brent futures for June delivery advanced by 20 cents, or 0.2%, reaching $90.30 a barrel, while U.S. crude futures for …
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16 April 2024 10:45 am
Asian stocks tumble on US rate jitters, China GDP helps soothe losses
Asian stocks experienced significant declines on Tuesday, mirroring the sell-off on Wall Street amid ongoing concerns about geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the prospect of prolonged higher interest rates in the United States. Despite the general downturn, Chinese equities fared relatively better following the release of GDP data …
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