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February, 2024

• 7 February 2024 11:47 pm

  US stocks pop up as S&P heads towards 5000

  

  On Wednesday, US equities rose sharply as investors processed new quarterly profit data, while the ongoing discussion about whether to drop interest rates continued to rumble beneath the surface. The S&P 500 increased by more than 0.7%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 0.4%. There was over a …

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• 7 February 2024 10:03 pm

  EUR/USD struggles near 1.0750 amid weaker European indicators

  

  Wednesday saw minimal movement in the EUR/USD pair as European economic indicators continued to weaken. After hitting a small intraday high of 1.0784, the pair tested back into familiar terrain near 1.0750. Since interest rates in the Eurozone peaked in September of last year, those who are interested in rate …

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• 7 February 2024 8:34 pm

  Fed’s Kugler: Cooling inflation, labour data may make rate cut appropriate at some point

  

  Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler said on Wednesday that she is pleased with the great progress on inflation and added that she is optimistic that the progress will continue, per Reuters.These comments do not have an immediate impact on the performance of the US dollar versus major rival currencies. At …

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• 7 February 2024 7:20 pm

  Natural gas dives as US gas ban continues until after presidential elections

  

  Natural Gas has experienced a decline following reports that the Biden administration is set to prolong the LNG export moratorium by 9 to 12 months. Piden’s Pause ContiunesThe US Dollar Index is flirting with a break below 104 as the dollar fails to find nearby support. The LNG ban remains …

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• 7 February 2024 4:44 pm

  Gold Prices Hold Steady Amidst Fed Speculations

  

  Gold prices remained relatively stable on Wednesday as traders awaited statements from US Federal Reserve officials, which could shed light on the trajectory of interest rates for the year ahead. Spot Market Performance There was minimal movement in spot gold prices, which hovered around $2,033.02 per ounce as of 1030 …

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• 7 February 2024 3:43 pm

  EIA Raises Forecast for Global Oil Demand Growth

  

  EIA Raises Forecast for Global Oil Demand Growth In a recent statement, the US Energy Administration (EIA) announced a revised forecast for global crude oil demand, indicating an increase in growth projections for both 2024 and 2025. According to the statement released on Tuesday, the EIA anticipates a growth of …

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• 7 February 2024 3:06 pm

  Mixed Start for European Stocks: Deutsche Post Weighs Down

  

  Flat Opening European stocks kicked off Wednesday’s trading session with little change, as declines in Deutsche Post offset gains made by companies reporting positive earnings data. The STOXX 600 index hovered around 486.57 points by 0826 GMT. Upbeat Earnings from TeamViewer TeamViewer shares surged by 10.9 percent, claiming the top …

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• 7 February 2024 1:48 pm

  Industrial production in Germany continues to contract for the eighth month in a row

  

  German Industrial Production Contracts, Exceeding Expectations December Figures Disappoint Data released by the German Statistics Office (Destat) on Wednesday revealed a sharper-than-expected contraction in industrial production for the month of December, marking the eighth consecutive decline for the largest economy in the euro zone. Monthly Contraction Germany witnessed a notable …

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• 7 February 2024 12:33 pm

  Dollar is under pressure after falling from its highest level in nearly 3 months

  

  Easing Off Recent Highs The dollar took a step back on Wednesday, relinquishing some of its recent gains against the euro, as US bond yields softened, adding pressure on the greenback. Technical Corrections The reversal in the dollar’s trajectory was largely attributed to technical factors, following a two-day surge against …

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• 7 February 2024 11:55 am

  Oil Prices Rise Amid Stable US Production Outlook

  

  Steady US Production Forecasts Boost Oil Market Confidence Oil prices saw a modest uptick on Wednesday, fueled by optimistic projections regarding the stability of US oil production growth over the coming years. This positive outlook has helped alleviate concerns surrounding potential oversupply in the market, providing some relief to investors …

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• 7 February 2024 11:18 am

  Gold Prices Stabilize Amid Awaited Fed Comments

  

  Gold prices found stability on Wednesday as traders eagerly anticipated insights from numerous Federal Reserve officials scheduled to speak this week, seeking clarity on the potential timeline for interest rate adjustments. Spot Gold Holds Steady In the early hours of trading, the price of gold in spot transactions held firm …

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• 7 February 2024 2:08 am

  Market Drivers – US Session, February 6

  

  The US dollar’s correction caused the USD Index (DXY) to retreat from its previous annual highs, which were located at 104.60, in the face of similarly low US yields. On February 7, a number of Fed speakers, including Kugler, Collins, Barkin, and Bowman, will be speaking along with the Balance …

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• 7 February 2024 2:03 am

  Gold seen firmer on softer US dollar as traders await Fed speakers

  

  Following a decline in the US dollar and Treasury yields, gold saw a rise on Tuesday as traders braced themselves for statements from multiple Federal Reserve officials this week, which would likely provide insight into the rate of interest rate reductions this year.Gold Firmer on softer US Dollar As of …

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