US Secretary of the Treasury, Janet Yellen, has raised fresh questions about the possibility of the US signing a multilateral treaty as part of a global tax deal. Yellen, speaking on a trip to Luxembourg, said that the US will not be able to sign the multilateral treaty, which is …
Read More »Looming CPI: A Brief Glimpse into Inflation Amid the Government Shutdown
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Bitcoin Short Giants Collapse: Millions in Profits and a Bullish Breath of Relief
The Bitcoin market has experienced a major shift in recent days following the closure of two of the …
USD/CAD Holds Steady Amid Dollar Strength and Mixed Canadian Data
The USD/CAD currency pair stabilized near the 1.4000 mark on Thursday, as a firm US Dollar offset up…
Canadian Retail Sales Rebound in August, Driven by Auto Sector and Discretionary Spending
Canadian retail sales saw a notable 1.0% increase in August, rising to $70.4 billion, according to d…
Market Jitters as Tesla Disappoints and US-China Trade Tensions Flare
U.S. stocks struggled for direction on Thursday, inching marginally higher as investors sifted throu…
Bitcoin Stalls as Trade Tensions and Whale Activity Keep Sentiment Fragile
Bitcoin struggled for direction on Thursday, remaining stuck within a narrow range as renewed U.S.–C…
European Stocks Rise as Energy Gains Offset Trade Concerns and Earnings Flood
European equities climbed modestly on Thursday, supported by strong performances in the energy secto…
Gold Rebounds as Renewed U.S.–China Tensions and Sanctions on Russia Lift Safe-Haven Demand
Gold prices rebounded on Thursday, snapping a two-day losing streak as renewed U.S.–China trade tens…
Asian Markets Retreat as U.S.–China Trade Tensions Resurface; Japan and China Lead Declines
Most Asian stock markets extended losses on Thursday, dragged down by renewed U.S.–China trade tensi…
Gold Sees Profit-Taking Pressure Ahead of Key US Inflation Data
Gold slipped below $4,100 during early Asian trading on Thursday, as investors opted to lock in prof…
Market Analysis
October, 2023
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17 October 2023 3:17 pm
Gold is losing some luster ahead of Powell’s speech
Gold prices fell on Tuesday as the dollar and US Treasury yields rose ahead of economic data and a speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell this week, which could shift the direction of upcoming interest rate decisions. Spot gold prices fell 0.1 percent to $1,916.88 per ounce by 0703 …
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17 October 2023 2:00 pm
USD is locked in a narrow range
The dollar moved in a narrow range on Tuesday as investors evaluated developments in the Middle East and awaited a set of speeches by US central bank officials this week, most notably the speech of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, seeking indicators about monetary policy expectations. The yen stabilized near …
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17 October 2023 12:57 pm
European stocks open lower with Ericsson and mining stocks falling
European stocks fell in early trading on Tuesday, affected by a decline in Ericsson shares after disappointing quarterly results and a decline in shares of mining companies as investors monitored the risks resulting from the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East. The European STOXX 600 index fell 0.1 …
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17 October 2023 12:28 pm
Oil declines amid hopes for easing US sanctions on Venezuela
Oil prices fell slightly on Tuesday after falling by more than a dollar on Monday amid hopes that the United States will ease sanctions on oil producer Venezuela and as Washington intensifies its efforts to prevent an escalation of the war between Israel and Hamas. By 0333 GMT, Brent crude …
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17 October 2023 12:37 am
Explainer: What Inevitable Problem Could Fed’s Policy Create?
When the Fed raises interest rates and the yield curve inverts, someone will inevitably push the “big red button.” But this is also where the media is wrong about the 1995 “soft landing” scenario. The economy didn’t “soften” in 1995; crisis events did. But more importantly, when the yield curve …
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16 October 2023 11:57 pm
GBP/JPY rebounds on dovish BoE
The GBP/JPY is rebounding from last week’s dip. It is a heavy week on the economic calendar for the Pound Sterling, with wages, inflation, and Retail Sales inbound.Dovish comments from BoE officials are capping upside potential for the GBP. The GBP/JPY is seeing gains for Monday, trading into 182.50 after …
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16 October 2023 10:58 pm
China’s strong imports raise questions on weak economic outlook
China’s imports of major commodities continued resilient in September, despite all the discussion that insisted that the Chinese economy is struggling for momentum. Imports of crude oil, natural gas, coal, and iron ore dropped slightly from August, but all were higher than in September last year. The first nine months …
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16 October 2023 9:57 pm
US stocks surge with main focus on corporate earnings
Wall Street’s main indexes advanced on Monday as investors awaited key economic data and major corporate earnings this week for clues on the U.S. economy and monitoring the Israel-Hamas conflict. Long-dated US Treasury yields gained as the United States sought to prevent an escalation in tensions, with Secretary of State …
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16 October 2023 8:46 pm
BoC Survey: Consumers think interest rates will go up over next 12 months
The BoC noted in its Business Outlook Survey for the third quarter on Monday that consumers thought that interest rates will go up over the next 12 months.USD/CAD stays under modest bearish pressure in the American session and the pair was last seen losing 0.23% on the day at 1.3625.Key …
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16 October 2023 7:41 pm
Fed’s Harker: Higher Rates Contribute to Rising Home Prices
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Patrick Harker said higher interest rates are making it more challenging for first-time home buyers by raising borrowing costs and limiting inventory, which is also leading to higher home prices.Higher rates discourage current owners from listing their homes for sale, which puts a crunch …
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16 October 2023 3:38 pm
Euro Holds Strong Above 1.0500 Mark, Dollar Faces Downward Pressure
The Euro (EUR) commenced the new trading week on a positive note against the US Dollar (USD), leading to an extension of EUR/USD’s rebound from the 1.0500 level, ultimately regaining the 1.0540 zone on Monday. The US Dollar (USD) experienced a slight decline, retreating from last week’s peak near 106.80 …
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16 October 2023 2:02 pm
AUD consolidates post-intraday gains
The Australian Dollar (AUD) started the week by recovering from a three-day losing streak, showing strength against the US Dollar. This positive movement followed a period of challenges, possibly influenced by shifting discussions regarding the trajectory of the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy. Investors are closely watching the Reserve …
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