German exports experienced a sharper-than-expected decline in May, as weak demand from major trading partners such as China, the U.S., and other European countries weighed on the nation’s economic performance. According to data released by the federal statistics office, exports fell by 3.6% in May compared to the previous month, …
Read More »U.S. CPI Preview: 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.…
Gold Slides to 11-Week Low for Fourth Straight Session: U.S. Helicopter Shot Down Adds to Iran War Inflation Spiral
Key Takeaways Fourth consecutive loss: Spot gold fell 1.9% to $4,180.85 per ounce — its lowest since…
Asian Stocks Fall as U.S.-Iran Helicopter Shoot-Down Sparks Fresh Strikes: SoftBank Crashes 10% on OpenAI Loan Collapse
Key Takeaways Broad regional decline: Japan’s Nikkei fell 1.1%, TOPIX shed 0.7%, Chinese index…
World Cup 2026: Who Really Wins When the Final Whistle Blows?
The numbers are staggering. The promises are even bigger. But behind the spectacle of the largest FI…
US Stock Futures Slide as Iran Tensions Escalate and Inflation Concerns Grow
Nasdaq Leads Losses After Reports of US Strikes Against IranU.S. stock futures moved lower early Wed…
Goldman Sachs Pushes Fed Rate-Cut Forecast to June 2027 as Economic Data Delays Easing
Goldman Sachs Research has pushed back its forecast for the Federal Reserve’s next interest-ra…
Market Analysis
July, 2024
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8 July 2024 9:59 am
Gold Dips Slightly, but Holds Near One-Month Highs Amid Rate Cut Anticipation
Gold prices experienced a minor retreat in Asian trading on Monday, as investors paused to assess the upcoming testimony by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and key inflation data due later in the week. Despite the slight dip, gold remains close to one-month highs, fueled by growing expectations of an …
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8 July 2024 1:21 am
Markets’ Weekly Recap: Bets continue on a US rate cut sooner than expected
The financial markets witnessed many developments during the trading week ending on Friday, July 5, 2024, in terms of major currencies, American and international stocks, commodities, and other most prominent traded assets, and in this weekly report we attempt to monitor the most important developments.Markets were mixed this week, with …
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6 July 2024 1:36 am
Explainer: Why Are Wall Street Discussions Recalling Sahm Rule?
Wall Street is buzzing about the Sahm Rule after the latest US Bureau of Labour Statistics data release showed an unexpected rise in the unemployment rate. While the headline number of 206,000 new jobs created in June exceeded the 190,000 expectations, economists are concerned about several underlying factors.What is the …
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5 July 2024 10:52 pm
Will AI Push S&P 500 higher before peaking next year?
AI enthusiasm will propel the S&P 500 to 7,000 by next year, although AI itself is largely seen as a market bubble that will bubble until 2025. Investors are overestimating the technology’s macroeconomic benefits. The S&P 500 has already broken more than thirty new highs this year, and the rush …
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5 July 2024 9:04 pm
Fed Under Pressure to Cut Rates in September as Job Market Cools
June’s jobs report sent a mixed message, with job gains have remained better than expected in a strong status but other indicators are suggesting a slowdown. This has increased pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in September.Job Growth Flatters, Not Deceives: While headline numbers showed solid hiring, …
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5 July 2024 8:00 pm
Gold rallies after US labour data
Spot gold is up 1.16%, trading at $238460, and gold futures are up 1.20%, trading at $2394.45 at the time of writing. Gold has continued its positive run as investors become increasingly optimistic about the Fed’s intention to lower interest rates sooner than previously thought. The US Nonfarm Payrolls report …
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5 July 2024 7:37 pm
Semi-Annual Policy Report: Fed needs greater confidence before moving to rate cuts
In its Semi-Annual Monetary Policy Report published on Friday, the Federal Reserve (Fed) noted that they have seen modest further progress on inflation this year but added that they still need greater confidence before moving to rate cuts. The US Dollar Index showed no immediate reaction to this publication and …
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5 July 2024 4:07 pm
US Stock Futures Flat Ahead of Crucial Nonfarm Payrolls Report
U.S. stock index futures remained mostly unchanged on Friday as markets reopened after the July 4 holiday. Investors eagerly awaited the release of the Labor Department’s non-farm payrolls report, which is expected to provide further insight into the labor market’s condition. A softer reading of the report, indicating a slowdown …
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5 July 2024 2:43 pm
Bitcoin Plummets to 4-Month Low Amid Mt Gox, Political Turmoil
Bitcoin’s price took a nosedive on Friday, sinking to a four-month low as concerns over the impending distribution of stolen Bitcoin by the defunct crypto exchange Mt Gox intensified. The situation was further compounded by reports of German police moving $75 million of confiscated crypto onto exchanges, sparking fears of …
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5 July 2024 1:28 pm
Bitcoin Plummets to 4-Month Low Amid Mt Gox, Political Turmoil
Bitcoin’s price took a nosedive on Friday, sinking to a four-month low as concerns over the impending distribution of stolen Bitcoin by the defunct crypto exchange Mt Gox intensified. The situation was further compounded by reports of German police moving $75 million of confiscated crypto onto exchanges, sparking fears of …
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5 July 2024 12:23 pm
Gold Prices Continue Climb on Rate Cut Expectations, Awaiting Payrolls Data
Gold prices continued their upward trajectory in Asian trading on Friday, building on recent gains as the dollar weakened ahead of crucial nonfarm payrolls data, which is expected to offer further insights into the future of interest rates. Key Points: Gold Gains Momentum: Spot gold rose 0.3% to $2,363.61 an …
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5 July 2024 11:39 am
Asian Stocks Mixed Amid EU-China Trade Tensions, Samsung Boosts South Korea
Asian stock markets presented a mixed picture on Friday. Chinese stocks declined due to new European Union tariffs on electric vehicle imports, escalating trade war concerns. Conversely, South Korean markets outperformed, driven by gains in Samsung Electronics, which reported a significant surge in Q2 profits, primarily attributed to increased demand …
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