China’s People’s Bank of China (PBOC) Governor Pan Gongsheng has announced plans to lower borrowing costs and allow banks to increase lending, following disappointing data that has raised expectations that the world’s second-largest economy will miss its 5% growth target this year. The move comes after a series of disappointing …
Read More »Oil Prices Jump as Iran Tensions Escalate and U.S. Crude Inventories Shrink
Oil prices surged on Wednesday, with U.S. crude climbing more than 2% as renewed geopolitical tensio…
Gold Drops Over 3% After CPI Data Reinforces Higher-for-Longer Rate Outlook
U.S. Inflation Figures Weigh on Gold as Markets Scale Back Expectations for Interest Rate CutsGold p…
U.S. CPI Hits 3-Year High of 4.2% as Gasoline Prices Surge 40.5%: Fed Rate Hike Bets Solidify
Key Takeaways Headline CPI accelerates: Annual consumer prices rose 4.2% in May — up from 3.8% in Ap…
U.S. CPI Hits 3-Year High of 4.2% in May: Iran War Energy Shock Keeps Inflation Pressure Firmly Elevated
Key Takeaways CPI at 3-year high: Annual U.S. consumer inflation rose to 4.2% in May — the highest r…
Trump Threatens Iran Power Plants and Bridges as Talks Collapse: Oil Surges 2% on “Bully of the Middle East is DEAD” Post
Key Takeaways Oil rebounds sharply: Brent rose 1.7% to $93.03 per barrel, while WTI climbed 2.0% to …
May Inflation Expected at 4.2%, Highest in Three Years as Iran War Ripples Through Consumer Prices
Key Takeaways 4.2% annual CPI expected: If confirmed, it would mark the highest inflation reading si…
Barclays: European Stocks Can Handle ECB Rate Hikes Better Than 2011 — Banks, Energy, and Miners the Top Picks
Key Takeaways ECB 25bp hike expected Thursday: Policymakers responding to Iran war energy-driven inf…
Wall Street Futures Slide as Iran Strikes Resume and Tech Rally Fizzles: CPI Data the Last Hope for Market Direction
Key Takeaways Futures fall: S&P 500 futures dropped 0.2% to 7,373.75, Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.…
Bitcoin Crashes 3% as Iran Missile Barrage Crushes Peace Hopes: ETF Outflows Slow But War Fears Dominate
Key Takeaways Bitcoin falls 3%: The world’s largest crypto dropped to $61,375.5, wiping out mo…
Oil Rebounds 1.8% as U.S. Strikes Iran Over Downed Helicopter: Ceasefire Unravels and API Shows Massive 9M Barrel Draw
Key Takeaways Oil bounces back: Brent rose 1.8% to $93.08 per barrel, while WTI climbed 1.8% to $89.…
Market Analysis
September, 2024
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24 September 2024 9:16 pm
Macklem: BoC looks for continued easing of inflation to 2%
Bank of Canada (BoC) Governor Tiff Macklem noted early Tuesday that the BoC will continue to carefully watch consumer conditions in Canada, reiterating that the BoC’s timing and pace of rate cuts will be dependent on data.Key highlightsWith continued progress we’ve seen on inflation, it is reasonable to expect further …
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24 September 2024 8:27 pm
US Dollar Weakened Following Soft Economic Data
The US Dollar experienced a decline in recent trading sessions, primarily driven by weaker-than-expected economic data. The release of the Consumer Confidence and Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index for September both fell below market expectations, suggesting a potential for more aggressive interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in the coming …
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24 September 2024 7:09 pm
The Euro’s Resurgence Reflects Shifting Landscape for Global Currencies
The Euro has witnessed a remarkable resurgence in recent weeks, buoyed by increasing expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will significantly cut interest rates in the coming months. This shift in sentiment has been driven by a confluence of factors, including weakening economic indicators in both the US and Eurozone, …
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24 September 2024 2:49 pm
German Business Morale Dips, Signaling Possible Recession
German business sentiment took another hit in September, falling for the fourth consecutive month, according to a recent survey released on Tuesday. This dip adds to growing concerns that Europe’s largest economy may have slipped into recession. The Ifo Institute’s business climate index, a widely watched gauge of business morale, …
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24 September 2024 2:09 pm
Oil Prices Rise on Chinese Stimulus and Middle East Tensions
Oil prices surged on Tuesday, buoyed by news of significant monetary stimulus from China, the world’s largest oil importer, alongside escalating tensions in the Middle East and concerns over potential supply disruptions in the United States due to another looming hurricane. Brent crude futures climbed by 1.8%, reaching $75.24 per …
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24 September 2024 9:32 am
Gold Prices Hit Record Highs Amid Fed Rate Cut Optimism; Copper Rallies on Chinese Stimulus Measures
Gold prices surged to record highs in Asian trading on Tuesday, building on recent gains driven by optimism over U.S. interest rate cuts, while copper prices rallied sharply following a wave of stimulus measures announced by the Chinese government. These developments are setting the stage for a dynamic week in …
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24 September 2024 2:44 am
Market Drivers; US Session, September 23
The US Dollar, once a stalwart symbol of global economic stability, has found itself in a state of flux following the Federal Reserve’s recent decision to cut interest rates. This strategic move, aimed at stimulating economic growth, has had far-reaching implications for the currency’s value and its role in the …
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24 September 2024 1:06 am
Intel’s Stock Surge: Further Hope Amid Economic Uncertainty
Intel’s recent stock surge, fueled by potential investments from Apollo Global Management and Qualcomm, has sent ripples of optimism through the technology sector. As the global economy navigates a complex landscape of economic uncertainties, Intel’s resurgence offers a glimmer of hope for investors and industry observers alike.Investors should closely monitor …
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24 September 2024 12:02 am
US Dollar steadies as investors digest S&P Global PMIs
Despite poorer PMI data, the US currency held constant and even increased on Monday. The market pricing in 75 basis points of Fed easing by year-end. The Federal Reserve’s Goolsbee pledged that “many cuts” will be necessary in 2019. There are signs that the US economy is growing, even if …
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23 September 2024 11:17 pm
US Treasury yields firm on Fed’s signals about gradual easing ahead
US Treasury yields are stable despite growing anticipation for the Fed to drop rates again after a 50 basis point decrease last week. Both Atlanta’s Bostic and Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari favor modest rate reductions; Kashkari projects that rates will reach 4.4% by the end of 2024. Bostic downplays the …
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23 September 2024 10:41 pm
XAU/USD steadies above $2,600 on further rate cut hopes, Middle East tensions
Expectations of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve in November and declining US Treasury yields propel gold to a new all-time high. S&P Global Flash PMIs show that while the manufacturing sector is resilient, the US economy is not as strong in the manufacturing sector.While retaining policy flexibility and …
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23 September 2024 9:09 pm
Euro Retreats On Fresh Recession Fears
Monday saw a temporary extension of the euro’s slide versus the US dollar as business activity figures for the euro zone economy disappointed. Prior to this, US statistics had indicated that activity remained stable. With markets already putting in a roughly 77% possibility for a cut of at least 25 …
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