China’s Economic Data Surpasses Expectations Amid Growth Momentum China’s economic performance in the first two months of 2024 has exceeded analysts’ expectations, buoyed by robust retail sales, fixed asset investments, and industrial production, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday, March 18th. Key Data Highlights: …
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Market Analysis
March, 2024
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18 March 2024 10:13 am
China’s industrial production rose more than expected in the first two months of 2024
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18 March 2024 9:59 am
Oil Prices Advance Amid Supply Expectations and Geopolitical Tensions
Oil prices continued their upward trajectory in early Asian trade on Monday, building on gains from the previous week driven by expectations of tightened supplies and heightened geopolitical tensions. Brent Crude Futures Climb, Extending Last Week’s Gains Brent crude futures for May delivery edged up three cents to $85.37 a …
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18 March 2024 9:28 am
Gold Prices Retreat Amid Dollar Strength Ahead of Central Bank Meetings
Gold prices experienced a decline on Monday as the dollar strengthened, with investors eagerly anticipating the outcomes of forthcoming monetary policy meetings at major central banks, notably the US Federal Reserve. Investors Await Federal Reserve’s Monetary Policy Decision By 0259 GMT, spot gold prices retreated by 0.4 percent to $2,147.89 …
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18 March 2024 5:44 am
Weekly Recap: Surprising US Data Strengthens Case for Delaying Interest Rate Cuts
Last week, the market’s attention was squarely fixed on a slew of US economic indicators, aimed at deciphering clues regarding future interest rate trajectories and the Federal Reserve’s timeline for ending its monetary tightening stance and initiating quantitative easing. However, the latest US data, particularly the Consumer Price Index, US …
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16 March 2024 12:14 am
Why this week’s statements by Janet Yellen on inflation matter
This week’s statements by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen hold immense importance due to their impact on the US economy, financial markets, and public perception. Let’s dissect the context and delve deeper into why her words matter:Headline Inflation TrendsIn February, headline inflation fell to 3.2 percent year-over-year, a substantial improvement from …
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15 March 2024 11:26 pm
Bitcoin’s Big Event: Halving Explained
Bitcoin’s price has been surging recently, and with the upcoming “halving” event in April, there’s a lot of expectations about what it might mean for the future price of the most famous crypto asset. But what exactly is this halving, and how will it influence Bitcoin’s value? Scarcity Principle: Fewer …
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15 March 2024 10:45 pm
Stock Market Falls on Inflation Worries Ahead of Fed Meeting
The stock market closed lower on Friday, marking the second week of losses, in a row. This decline comes as investors remain concerned about inflation, with key data points earlier this week raising doubts about the Federal Reserve’s plans to loosen monetary policy. Market Recap • The S&P 500 dropped …
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15 March 2024 9:19 pm
US dollar poised to close out winning week
Dollar Eyes Weekly Win on Mixed Data, FOMC Meeting Looms LargeThe US dollar looks set to end the week on a high note, holding onto a gain of 0.12%. This comes despite mixed economic data, with weak consumer sentiment countered by stronger industrial production figures. The dollar Index (DXY) was …
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15 March 2024 7:34 pm
Gold encounters first weekly loss amid rate bets, geopolitical tensions
Gold prices experienced their first weekly decline in four weeks on Friday March 15. The Gold Index lost -0.21% to trade at $2157.14 per ounce, as at the time of writing.This shift comes after data revealed concerns on US inflation, causing investors to reconsider their expectations for a Federal Reserve …
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15 March 2024 6:39 pm
ECB’s Lane Signals Potential Rate Change On Easing Labour Market Pressures
The European Central Bank’s chief economist, Philip Lane, hinted at a possible shift in monetary policy during a lecture at Imperial College Business School in London on Friday. His comments highlighted a potential easing of tight job market, which has been a key concern for the ECB in recent years.ECB’s …
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15 March 2024 3:52 pm
Global Stocks Pause Amid Inflation Concerns: Weekly Market Recap
Global stocks are poised to conclude the week with a subdued performance, following seven consecutive weeks of gains, as hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation data cast doubts on the timing and frequency of future interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. U.S. Inflation Data Dampens Rate Cut Expectations MSCI’s global equity index …
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15 March 2024 2:50 pm
Dollar Poised for Weekly Gains Amid Central Bank Anticipation
The US dollar (USD) remained steady against the British pound (GBP) on Friday, as investors turned their attention to a series of highly anticipated central bank meetings scheduled for the upcoming week. Meanwhile, the Japanese yen (JPY) saw a slight decline amidst speculation surrounding potential shifts in monetary policy. Market …
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15 March 2024 1:04 pm
European Shares Show Muted Activity Yet Head for Weekly Gains
European shares maintained a subdued stance on Friday, balancing strength in the telecommunications sector against a broader sell-off in global equities triggered by hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation figures, which dampened expectations of a June rate cut. Telecom Sector Strength Counters Equities Sell-off The pan-European STOXX 600 index remained flat, as of …
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