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October, 2024

• 17 October 2024 12:06 pm

  Oil Prices Flat as Investors Watch Middle East Developments and U.S. Inventory Data

  

  Oil prices traded flat on Thursday as investors remained cautious about geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and awaited more information on China’s economic stimulus plans. Traders were also looking ahead to the release of U.S. oil inventory data for further market direction. Brent crude futures dipped by 4 cents …

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• 17 October 2024 11:44 am

  Gold Near Record Highs as Softer Yields, Central Bank Rate Cuts Support Prices

  

  Gold prices rose slightly in Asian trading on Thursday, staying close to record highs despite a strong U.S. dollar fueled by speculation of a second Trump presidency. The rise in gold was supported by lower Treasury yields and expectations of interest rate cuts from major central banks. Spot gold climbed …

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• 17 October 2024 2:51 am

  Market Drivers; US Session

  

  Gold prices rallied during the mid-North American session on Wednesday, bolstered by a decline in US Treasury yields and a disregard for recent US Dollar strength. Anticipations of interest rate cuts by major central banks, fueled by soft inflation data, weighed on bond yields and propelled the non-yielding metal. As …

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• 17 October 2024 1:15 am

  EUR/USD Retreats Ahead of ECB Rate Cut

  

  EUR/USD Plummets Ahead of ECB Rate CutThe Euro is under significant pressure, pushing EUR/USD to multi-week lows as investors anticipate a rate cut from the European Central Bank (ECB). The ECB is widely expected to reduce its interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday, a move that could further …

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• 17 October 2024 12:34 am

  Pound Sterling Plunges on UK Inflation Surprise

  

  Pound Sterling suffered a significant decline following the release of UK inflation data for September. The unexpected slowdown in price growth has fueled speculation that the Bank of England (BoE) might reconsider its monetary policy stance and opt for a rate cut at its upcoming meeting.The GBP/USD pair plummeted to …

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• 16 October 2024 11:31 pm

  USD/CAD Gains as Fed Rate Cut Expectations Persist

  

  The US Dollar (USD) strengthened against the Canadian Dollar (CAD) on Thursday, with USD/CAD trading near 1.3755. The market is increasingly betting that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will implement a series of modest interest rate cuts in the coming months.The Fed’s dovish stance, coupled with geopolitical tensions and US election …

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• 16 October 2024 10:19 pm

  What is behind WTI’s Recent Price Decline

  

  The confluence of geopolitical, economic, and supply-demand factors has driven WTI prices to a two-week low. While the immediate catalyst was Israel’s pledge to avoid targeting Iran’s oil facilities, the broader context reveals a complex interplay of forces shaping the global crude oil market.Geopolitical TensionsIran’s Nuclear Program: The ongoing tensions …

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• 16 October 2024 9:39 pm

  The ECB’s Rate Cut and Global Economic Outlook

  

  The European Central Bank (ECB) is poised to deliver its third interest rate cut of the year at its meeting this Thursday, as policymakers signal that inflation risks are easing more rapidly than anticipated. Markets have already factored in a 25 basis point reduction and are even speculating about a …

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• 16 October 2024 8:34 pm

  Yen Weakens Following Bank of Japan Comments

  

  The Japanese yen continued its downward trend from the start of trading on Wednesday, influenced by statements from the Bank of Japan suggesting a tendency among Japanese monetary authorities to delay raising interest rates, which could add upward momentum to the Japanese currency.The dollar/yen pair rose to 149.67 compared to …

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• 16 October 2024 3:28 pm

  Oil Prices Steady Amid OPEC+ Cuts and Middle East Uncertainty

  

  Oil prices stabilized on Wednesday as OPEC+ production cuts and ongoing uncertainty in the Middle East balanced out a weakening demand outlook and expectations of ample supply in 2024. Brent crude oil futures inched up by 16 cents (0.2%) to $74.41 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude …

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• 16 October 2024 2:02 pm

  European Tech and Luxury Stocks Slump Amid Disappointing Earnings and ECB Caution

  

  European tech and luxury stocks took a hit on Wednesday following weak earnings reports from key players like ASML and LVMH, adding to market jitters ahead of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) upcoming policy decision. The STOXX 600 index fell by 0.3%, pulling back further from a recent two-week high. …

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• 16 October 2024 12:41 pm

  U.S. Dollar Strengthens on Expectations of Modest Fed Rate Cuts, While Sterling Weakens on Inflation Data

  

  The U.S. dollar advanced on Wednesday, hovering near two-month highs as market expectations of modest Federal Reserve rate cuts supported the currency. Meanwhile, the British pound saw a significant drop after inflation data suggested a softer economic outlook. Dollar Gains Amid Adjusted Rate Cut Expectations The Dollar Index, which measures …

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• 16 October 2024 10:05 am

  Bitcoin Surges Amid Hopes for U.S. Regulatory Reforms and Increased Inflows

  

  Bitcoin’s price climbed on Wednesday, nearing a 2-½ month high, fueled by optimism that the 2024 U.S. elections could bring more favorable regulations for cryptocurrencies. The digital asset has also benefited from improving capital inflows, adding momentum to its upward trend. The world’s largest cryptocurrency appears to have broken free …

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