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February, 2024

• 29 February 2024 2:14 am

  Gold stabilizes on sliding T-yields ahead of PCE data

  

  Thanks to recent slew of data on economic growth and a decline in US Treasury yields, the price of gold is stable around $2034 per ounce. Concerns about policy easing from the Fed and mixed US economic data keep gold investors on edge. Gold’s advances are limited by the 50-day …

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• 29 February 2024 1:04 am

  Fed’s Williams: Three rate cuts in 2024 a good baseline for Fed

  

  President of New York Federal Reserve (Fed) John Williams noted on Wednesday that the Fed is likely to begin cutting interest rates in 2024, albeit in the latter half of the year.Key QuotesInflation pressures have fallen amid broad-based improvement.The path back to 2% inflation is likely uneven.Incoming economic data will …

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• 28 February 2024 11:28 pm

  US stocks slide in cautious countdown to looming PCE

  

  US stocks retreated on Wednesday, coming off a mixed close as caution prevailed ahead of a crucial inflation report that will guide expectations for interest rate cuts.The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 were down nearly 0.2%. The Nasdaq Composite sagged almost 0.4%. Stocks have struggled in February’s …

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• 28 February 2024 10:39 pm

  Will Thursday’s PCE figure make Fed’s road bumpier?

  

  In case inflation unexpectedly makes a comeback, the world’s largest central banks will carry out their mandated duties and fight back. This has obviously become a main concern since the beginning of 2024. In order to return US inflation to low pre-pandemic levels, the US central bank is likely to …

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• 28 February 2024 9:22 pm

  Bitcoin stabilizes after soaring past $63000 amid cautious optimism

  

  Bitcoin has hit $63000 after more than two years below this level, and liquidations have surpassed $277 million in the last 24 hours. This massive rally in the pioneer cryptocurrency could be attributed to the spot ETF approval. Bitcoin price has shattered past the $63000 threshold, with the bulls not …

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• 28 February 2024 8:14 pm

  EUR/USD falls as attention shifts to EU, US inflation data

  

  The EUR/USD pair has fallen for the second consecutive day against the US dollar as investors assess recent data from the US, revealing the economy remains strong. The US Bureau of Economic Analysis reported the second estimate of GDP for the last quarter of 2023, coming a tenth lower at …

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• 28 February 2024 7:21 pm

  Confidence in Eurozone Economy worsened in February

  

  According to a survey of managers and consumers, confidence in the eurozone economy unexpectedly declined in February as attitude soured across all sectors.According to a forecast survey released by The Wall Street Journal, the eurozone sentiment indicator, an overall measure of business and consumer confidence, defied the tiny gain projected …

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• 28 February 2024 3:26 pm

  European Stocks Dip Amid Weak Corporate Earnings, Awaited Inflation Data

  

  European Markets Slide Amidst Lackluster Profits and Anticipation of Key Economic Indicators European stocks faced downward pressure on Wednesday as disappointing earnings from various companies subdued investor sentiment. Meanwhile, global markets remained on edge, eagerly anticipating forthcoming inflation data releases in the United States and Europe for insights into evolving …

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• 28 February 2024 1:25 pm

  Gold Prices Stabilize Amid Yield Decline, Dollar Strength

  

  Introduction: Gold Market Steadies Amidst Yield Retreat and Dollar Uptick Gold prices found stability on Wednesday as a retreat in yields on US Treasury bonds partially offset the impact of a stronger dollar. Traders remained vigilant for key inflation data releases and statements from US Central Bank officials, seeking clues …

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• 28 February 2024 12:11 pm

  Oil Prices Dip in Asia Amidst Rate Cut Delay Speculations and Rising US Inventories

  

  Oil Prices Retreat on Rate Cut Delay Speculations Despite OPEC+ Production Cut Extension Possibilities Oil prices experienced a decline in Asian trading on Wednesday, as concerns over potential delays in US interest rate cuts and a surge in US crude inventories outweighed earlier support derived from reports suggesting a potential …

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• 28 February 2024 6:27 am

  Market Drivers – US Session, February 27

  

  Markets seem to have entered a consolidative stage ahead of key data releases on both sides of the ocean, while Fed speakers and ECB officials equally appear aligned behind the idea of cutting rates later than the majority of investors anticipate.The USD Index maintained its gradual leg lower in place, …

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• 28 February 2024 2:18 am

  USD/CAD advances to near two-week high

  

  The USD/CAD pair has gained positive momentum for the fourth consecutive trading day, reaching a nearly two-week high around the 1.3545 region during the Asian session. This positive move is primarily driven by a modest increase in US Dollar (USD) demand, but bullish crude oil prices may limit further gains …

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• 28 February 2024 1:10 am

  How can China overcome its recent economic problem?

  

  The bankruptcy of Evergrande, the largest private real estate group in China, was one of the reasons that drew the world’s attention to what is happening to the world’s second largest economy. But the plight of small and medium-sized companies in China has not received the attention it deserves at …

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