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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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27 March, 2026 11:18 pm
March 2026 Market Snapshot: Labor Softens, Inflation Holds Steady, Volatility Rules
February’s employment report, released early March, showed a clear pullback: nonfarm payrolls droppe…
27 March, 2026 10:23 pm
Wall Street Slides Into Correction as Oil Shock and Geopolitical Fears Ignite Market Panic
US equities came under heavy selling pressure on Friday, with major indexes extending their decline …
27 March, 2026 9:01 pm
Europe’s Carmakers Race Into the Defense Economy
A Strategic Shock Reshaping European Industry: Europe is no longer treating defense as a peripheral …
27 March, 2026 8:03 pm
Sterling Under Pressure as Global Tensions Lift the Dollar
The British Pound struggled to maintain momentum at the end of the week, hovering just above the 1.3…
27 March, 2026 6:59 pm
U.S. Treasury Yields Hit Multi-Month High as Oil Surge Fuels Inflation Fears
Benchmark U.S. Treasury yields climbed to their highest level since July on Friday, as investors rea…
27 March, 2026 5:20 pm
Bitcoin Slips as Iran War Uncertainty and $14 Billion Options Expiry Weigh on Sentiment
Bitcoin declined on Friday, capping a subdued week as investor caution intensified amid geopolitical…
27 March, 2026 3:51 pm
U.S. Futures Decline as Oil Tops $110 and Middle East Risks Intensify
U.S. stock futures moved lower on Friday, while oil prices climbed back above the $110-per-barrel ma…
27 March, 2026 1:34 pm
European Stocks Hold Steady as Hormuz Crisis Keeps Oil Elevated
European equity markets traded in a narrow range on Friday, as investors weighed persistent geopolit…
27 March, 2026 12:19 pm
Gold Rebounds Over 2% as Softer Dollar and Iran Talks Support Bullion
Gold prices rose sharply in Asian trading on Friday, recovering from the previous session’s losses a…
27 March, 2026 11:23 am
UK Retail Sales Fall Less Than Expected, But Rising Energy Costs Cloud Outlook
British retail sales volumes declined in February, highlighting growing pressure on consumer spendin…
Market Analysis
March, 2024
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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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15 March 2024 12:17 pm
Oil Prices Poised to Finish Week Approximately 4% Higher
In a week marked by market fluctuations, oil prices showcased remarkable resilience, driven by optimistic forecasts from the International Energy Agency (IEA) and unexpected shifts in U.S. inventory levels. IEA’s Optimistic Forecast Spurs Confidence The week began with a notable uptick in market sentiment following the IEA’s revision of its …
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15 March 2024 4:22 am
US Dollar Rises After Russian Nuclear Weapon relocation
Russia has relocated its tactical nuclear weapons from its boundaries into Belarus, a neighbouring country that is several hundred miles closer to NATO territory. This was confirmed by Western officials to Foreign Policy. This development was a reaction to NATO’s support of Ukraine, which has led Russian President Vladimir Putin …
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15 March 2024 2:05 am
Explainer: What can Yield curve reveal about looming FOMC decision?
With a shorter-term note (2-year) yielding higher than a longer-term note (10-year), the curve on Friday, March 8, might have been steeper than normal. This could indicate market expectations of Fed to refrain from interest rate cut in March in order to avoid falling in a recession. The Treasury yield …
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15 March 2024 1:36 am
Market Drivers – US Session, March 14
The US dollar rallied this week, fueled by positive economic data. Inflation data and the recent labour market conditions in the United States pushed the USD Index to new multi-day highs above 103.445.The USD Index (DXY): Strong gains continue, breaking past 103.00 on robust inflation and labor data. Keep an …
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15 March 2024 12:15 am
GBP/USD Weakens as US Data Fuel Interest Rate Worries
The GBP/USD slipped around 1.2745, losing 0.06% on the day. US Retail Sales rose 0.6% month-over-month in February from -1.1% in January, worse than expected. BoE’s Bailey said central bankers turned to the question of how long they needed to keep rates high as inflation eased. Investors will focus on …
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14 March 2024 11:13 pm
ECB’s de Guindos: Wages still a risk, but inflation on track
Late on Thursday, European Central Bank Vice President Luis de Guindos gave reporters his assessment of the ECB’s probable decision to lower interest rates by the second half of the year.Key Quotesde Guindos sees the European economy picking up in the second half of the year.The ECB should have sufficient …
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14 March 2024 9:14 pm
Treasury Yields surge following PPI, Retail Sales
US Treasury yields jump as inflation report cools expectations for immediate Fed rate cuts. February’s Retail Sales rebound highlights consumer spending strength despite falling short of forecasts.Producer Price Index (PPI) data and lower-than-expected jobless claims reinforce views of strong economic activity.US Treasury yields made a significant leap on Thursday, a …
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