The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) experienced a significant decline on Friday, shedding nearly 400 points. This downturn occurred amidst thin holiday trading volumes, with many investors remaining on the sidelines. The broader market also cooled, particularly in the technology sector, as investors engaged in some profit-taking ahead of the …
Read More »Nvidia Stock Under Pressure as AI Trade Faces China Headwinds and Market Caution
Nvidia shares came under pressure in recent trading, falling by more than 3% as investors reacted to…
Euro Holds Steady Against Pound as UK Weakness Contrasts With Resilient Eurozone Growth
The euro remained broadly stable against the British pound on Tuesday after sharp moves in the previ…
British Pound Slides as UK Political Uncertainty and Strong US Economy Boosts Dollar
The British Pound weakened sharply against the US Dollar on Tuesday as investors reacted to politica…
Dollar Hits 1-Year High as Two Fed Hikes Now Priced: Yen Approaches 40-Year Low as Katayama Holds Emergency Talks With Bessent
Key Takeaways Dollar at 1-year peak: The DXY rose to 101.18 — its highest in over a year — driven by…
Nasdaq Futures Tumble 2.6% as AI Trade Cracks: Two Fed Hikes Now Priced as Samsung and SK Hynix Plunge 8-11%
Key Takeaways Futures crash: S&P 500 futures slid 1.36% to 7,371.6; Nasdaq 100 futures tumbled 2…
European Stocks Slide 1% as Iran Peace Euphoria Evaporates and Higher-for-Longer Rate Fears Return: ECB’s Next Move in Focus
Key Takeaways Sharp open in red: The Stoxx 600 fell 1%, Germany’s DAX dropped 1.3%, FranceR…
Gold Plunges 2% as December Fed Hike Odds Hit 90%: Dollar Near 13-Month High Squeezes Bullion From Both Sides
Key Takeaways Gold falls sharply: Spot gold dropped 1.8% to $4,117.61 per ounce, while gold futures …
Oil Edges Up After Monday’s 3% Crash: U.S. Issues 60-Day Iranian Oil Sanctions Waiver as Peace Deal Momentum Builds
Key Takeaways Modest rebound: Brent rose 0.3% to $78.10 per barrel, while WTI gained 0.4% to $74.18 …
Farewell to a Legend, Fed’s New Chapter Begins
The economic world bid farewell to one of its most influential figures, who passed away at the age o…
U.S. Markets Mixed as Tech Weakens and Oil Prices Retreat
Wall Street’s Uneven SessionU.S. stocks closed Monday on a divided note, with industrial strength li…
Market Analysis
December, 2024
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27 December 2024 7:49 pm
The Eurozone’s Shifting Sands: Southern Resilience, Northern Woes
The EUR/USD currency pair recently displayed a modest rebound, inching towards 1.0430 after a period of decline. While this provides some respite, the pair remains below the crucial 20-day SMA, indicating a persistent downtrend. A sustained break above this SMA would be necessary to signal a potential shift in market …
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27 December 2024 2:54 pm
U.S. Stock Futures Slip Amid Soft Trading and Rising Treasury Yields
Key Points Futures Market Movement: S&P 500 Futures: Down 0.1% to 6,090.0 points. Nasdaq 100 Futures: Declined 0.3% to 21,985.75 points. Dow Jones Futures: Edged lower by 0.1% to 43,668.0 points. Wall Street Overview: The major indices were largely unchanged during Thursday’s session. S&P 500: Flat at 6,037.59 points. NASDAQ …
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27 December 2024 2:53 pm
Bitcoin Declines Amid Thin Trading, Set for Second Weekly Loss
Key Highlights Bitcoin Slides Further: Bitcoin Price: Down 2.1% to $96,403.7 by 06:30 GMT. Year-End Trading: Soft volumes and cautious sentiment around cryptocurrencies have fueled the decline. Impact of Inaccurate Chart Data: An anomaly in TradingView’s Bitcoin dominance chart, which falsely displayed Bitcoin’s market share dropping to 0%, caused confusion …
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27 December 2024 11:16 am
Gold Prices Steady in Thin Year-End Trading, Set for Weekly Gain
Key Highlights Gold Prices Hold Steady: Spot Gold: Unchanged at $2,633.40 per ounce. Gold Futures (Feb): Slight dip of 0.2% to $2,649.91 per ounce by 05:20 GMT. Weekly Performance: Set to gain 0.3%, recovering from a 1% decline last week. Muted Trading Activity: Year-end holidays reduced trading volumes as institutional …
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27 December 2024 10:37 am
Oil Prices Steady Amid Thin Holiday Trading and Cautious Year-End Sentiment
Key Highlights from Friday’s Trading Flat Performance in Oil Prices: Brent Oil Futures held steady at $73.22 per barrel. WTI Crude Oil Futures remained largely unchanged at $69.19 per barrel during the Asian session. Thin Trading Volumes: The holiday-shortened week saw reduced trading activity as many institutional investors took time …
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27 December 2024 2:29 am
Bitcoin’s 2025 Outlook Brightens on Expectations of Pro-Crypto US Policy
Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a remarkable surge in 2024, reaching a new all-time high of $108,353 in mid-December, representing a 140% price increase. This milestone, surpassing $2 trillion in market capitalization, marked a significant turning point for Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market. As for its daily performance; Bitcoin is -3.7% …
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26 December 2024 10:43 pm
Cautiously Optimistic Outlook for 2025: Navigating Interest Rates and InflationThe US economy defied recession predictions in 2024, demonstrating robust growth, moderating inflation, and improved efficiency. While a “soft landing” remains the prevailing expectation, several key factors will shape the economic landscape in 2025.Evolving Role of the Federal ReserveThe Federal Reserve’s …
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26 December 2024 8:53 pm
XAU/USD Consolidates Above $2,630 Ahead of Christmas
Gold prices are holding steady above $2,630 per ounce as the US Dollar maintains its strength. The Federal Reserve has signaled a slower pace of interest rate cuts next year, reducing upward pressure on Gold. This, coupled with the recent rise in US Treasury yields, is weighing on the precious …
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26 December 2024 7:16 pm
Is It A Risky Point? Turkey’s Central Bank Cuts Rates Amid Lingering Inflation
Turkey’s central bank recently made a significant policy shift, cutting its key interest rate by 2.5 percentage points to 47.5%. This marks the first rate cut in nearly two years, a move that has raised eyebrows among economists given the country’s ongoing struggle with high inflation. The bank’s decision was …
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26 December 2024 2:36 pm
China Revises 2023 GDP Upwards Amid Mixed Economic Signals
Key Updates on GDP and Growth Revised GDP Figures: China’s 2023 GDP was revised upwards by 2.7% to 129.4 trillion yuan ($17.73 trillion), reflecting updated data from the fifth national economic census. Growth Target for 2023: Policy measures implemented late in the year helped set the economy on track to …
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26 December 2024 1:59 pm
Bitcoin Struggles to Maintain Momentum Amid Macroeconomic Pressures and Hawkish Fed Outlook
Market Performance Bitcoin (BTC): Down 0.1% to $98,124.6 as of 01:35 ET (06:35 GMT), trading in a tight range after two consecutive sessions of gains. Other major cryptocurrencies also retreated, reflecting subdued investor sentiment following the Federal Reserve’s recent hawkish shift. Key Factors Impacting Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies Macroeconomic Pressures: Bitcoin’s …
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26 December 2024 12:08 pm
Oil Prices Edge Higher Amid Chinese Fiscal Stimulus Hopes and Falling U.S. Crude Inventories
Market Performance Oil prices increased slightly in thin holiday trading on Thursday, buoyed by optimism surrounding China’s fiscal stimulus and an anticipated drop in U.S. crude oil inventories. Brent Crude Futures: Rose 13 cents, or 0.2%, to $73.71 per barrel by 0650 GMT. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude: Gained 11 …
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