Gold prices experienced a minor dip in Asian trading on Friday, but still held strong gains from the previous session, bolstered by softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data that fueled expectations of a September interest rate cut. Gold’s Strong Performance: The yellow metal surpassed the significant $2,400 an ounce level on Thursday, …
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Key Takeaways Gold recovers from 6-month low: Spot gold rose 0.6% to $4,093.35 per ounce after touch…
US Consumer Inflation Continues to Climb as Energy Costs Push Prices Higher
Consumer inflation in the United States continued to accelerate in May, highlighting the ongoing imp…
CPI Day’s Drivers: US Dollar Rebounds as Inflation Stays Elevated, Pressuring Gold and Major Currencies
Stronger Inflation Revives Demand for the US DollarThe US Dollar strengthened on Wednesday after fre…
Wall Street Sinks as Inflation Surges and Middle East Tensions Rattle Markets
Stocks Slide as Investors React to Inflation and Geopolitical RisksU.S. stocks closed sharply lower …
Bitcoin Under Pressure Near $60,000 as Market Uncertainty Grows, but Long-Term Bullish Forecasts Remain
Bitcoin Struggles as Investors Shift Toward Safer AssetsBitcoin remained under pressure this week as…
Euro Holds Steady as Markets Await ECB Rate Decision
The euro traded in a narrow range on Thursday as investors awaited the European Central Bank’s lates…
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…
OpenAI Moves Toward Historic IPO as AI Race Enters a New Phase: First Step By ChatGPT Creator Toward Public Listing
OpenAI has officially begun the process that could lead to one of the most significant stock market …
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…
Market Analysis
July, 2024
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12 July 2024 4:48 am
Fed’s Goolsbee: CPI data indicate inflation on 2% path
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee on Friday marked the latest inflation report as “excellent.” Goolsbee further stated that the reports prove that the central bank is on track to meet its 2% target.The US Dollar Index (DXY) is trading unchanged on the day at 104.45, as of …
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12 July 2024 3:54 am
Japan’s Kanda: Recent Japanese Yen moves are somewhat rapid
Japan’s top currency diplomat, Masato Kanda, who will instruct the BoJ to intervene, when he judges it necessary, said on Friday that the recent move of the Japanese Yen (JPY) is somewhat rapid and he will take appropriate measures on foreign exchange (FX) if needed. At the time of writing, …
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12 July 2024 2:09 am
Market Drivers; US Session: Focus on US Data, Potential Rate Cuts
US Dollar Dives on Soft US Inflation: The US Dollar Index (DXY) plunged to multi-week lows around 104.00 after disappointing Consumer Price Index (CPI) data and falling US yields. This data fueled speculation of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates as early as September, sending the Dollar tumbling. Today (July …
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12 July 2024 1:38 am
EUR/USD follows market-wide rally after US CPI
The Euro strengthened against the US Dollar (USD) along with other currencies after US inflation data showed a slowdown. This pushed the EUR/USD pair to its highest level in five weeks. However, the gains weren’t sustained. The EUR/USD pulled back from its daily highs, suggesting a possible reversal and a …
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12 July 2024 12:16 am
Gold, BTC, GBP: Analytical Look on Week’s Performance, Future Outlook
The financial markets have been wildly volatile this week, with notable swings in the price of gold, Bitcoin, and the British pound (GBP) caused by a variety of circumstances. Let’s examine the main forces at work in their performance and look forward.Dynamic Interplay The complex interplay among economic data, expectations …
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11 July 2024 10:43 pm
US bond yields decline on interest rate cut hopes
US bond yields have continued to decline since the opening of trading on Wall Street, affected by the latest US inflation reading; the CPI data, that highlighted a continued decline in price growth in the United States last June.The data issued Thursday raised speculation that the Federal Reserve may seriously …
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11 July 2024 9:51 pm
Fed’s Musalem: CPI data points to encouraging further progress
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem noted on Thursday that while the disinflation process is ongoing, the Fed policymaker would like to see more progress and highlighted that recession risks remain low.Key QuotesHigh interest rates are pressuring parts of the economy.The disinflation process is ongoing.I see the …
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11 July 2024 7:26 pm
US inflation continues to retreat
US inflation fell Thursday to levels below market expectations, according to data released by the US Bureau of Labour Census. The decline in inflation favors expectations of a rate cut, especially after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s testimony on economic conditions before the US Congress.The US consumer price index fell …
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11 July 2024 7:07 pm
Fed’s Daly: One or two rate cuts this year would be more or less the appropriate path
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President Mary C. Daly acknowledged improving inflation figures on Thursday but warned that shelter inflation and labor remain sticking points, and that expectations of three rate cuts may be an overreaction.Key QuotesThe economy looks to be on a path where one or two rate …
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11 July 2024 3:46 pm
Sterling Surges to 4-Month High on BoE Comments and Strong GDP Data
The British pound reached a four-month high on Thursday, boosted by hawkish remarks from Bank of England policymakers and better-than-expected GDP figures. These developments prompted traders to reassess their expectations for an August rate cut, shifting focus towards upcoming U.S. inflation data. Key Points: Sterling Strength: The pound gained 0.25%, …
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11 July 2024 2:57 pm
Bitcoin Price Slide Continues Amidst Mounting Selling Pressure and Bearish Indicators
Bitcoin’s price has continued its downward trajectory, reaching a four-month low as multiple factors contribute to increased selling pressure and growing concerns about a potential bear market. The ongoing refund of tokens to clients affected by the 2014 Mt. Gox hack remains a significant factor driving Bitcoin’s decline. While the …
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11 July 2024 12:55 pm
Gold Prices Climb as Powell’s Comments Fuel Rate Cut Speculation
Gold prices continued their upward trend in Asian trading on Thursday, buoyed by a weaker dollar and declining Treasury yields as expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts gained momentum. The precious metal also benefited from reports of central banks in emerging markets increasing their gold reserves and dovish comments from …
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