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The US dollar faced a second consecutive session of decline on Thursday, following the release of a mix of robust US economic data. However, market sentiment remains geared towards the Federal Reserve’s potential interest rate cut in June, marking the first adjustment since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Dollar …
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10 June, 2026 8:24 pm
Oil Prices Jump as Iran Tensions Escalate and U.S. Crude Inventories Shrink
Oil prices surged on Wednesday, with U.S. crude climbing more than 2% as renewed geopolitical tensio…
10 June, 2026 7:40 pm
Gold Drops Over 3% After CPI Data Reinforces Higher-for-Longer Rate Outlook
U.S. Inflation Figures Weigh on Gold as Markets Scale Back Expectations for Interest Rate CutsGold p…
10 June, 2026 5:23 pm
U.S. CPI Hits 3-Year High of 4.2% as Gasoline Prices Surge 40.5%: Fed Rate Hike Bets Solidify
Key Takeaways Headline CPI accelerates: Annual consumer prices rose 4.2% in May — up from 3.8% in Ap…
10 June, 2026 4:37 pm
U.S. CPI Hits 3-Year High of 4.2% in May: Iran War Energy Shock Keeps Inflation Pressure Firmly Elevated
Key Takeaways CPI at 3-year high: Annual U.S. consumer inflation rose to 4.2% in May — the highest r…
10 June, 2026 3:42 pm
Trump Threatens Iran Power Plants and Bridges as Talks Collapse: Oil Surges 2% on “Bully of the Middle East is DEAD” Post
Key Takeaways Oil rebounds sharply: Brent rose 1.7% to $93.03 per barrel, while WTI climbed 2.0% to …
10 June, 2026 2:33 pm
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…
10 June, 2026 1:11 pm
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…
10 June, 2026 12:21 pm
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.…
10 June, 2026 11:32 am
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…
10 June, 2026 10:43 am
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.…
Market Analysis
February, 2024
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16 February 2024 1:36 pm
Turkish Lira Faces Significant Decline Amid Economic Uncertainties
The Turkish lira experienced a notable decline in trading on Friday, nearing the threshold of 31 lira against the US dollar. This downturn comes amidst ongoing economic challenges and concerns over inflationary pressures. Government’s Optimism on Portfolio Flows: Turkish Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek expressed optimism regarding net portfolio flows to …
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16 February 2024 12:47 pm
Positive Retail Sales Data Boosts British Economy
Data released by the National Bureau of Statistics in Britain on Friday morning revealed a positive uptick in retail sales during January, signaling encouraging signs for the country’s economic recovery. The report indicated a notable growth in retail sales, surpassing market expectations and showcasing resilience amidst ongoing economic challenges. Annual …
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16 February 2024 12:46 pm
Turkish Finance Minister Optimistic About Portfolio Flows and Collaborations
During a Turkish-Saudi investment and business forum in Istanbul, Turkish Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek expressed optimism about the trajectory of net portfolio flows to Turkey, noting an increase in the second half of last year. He further anticipated an acceleration in these flows following local elections scheduled for the end …
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16 February 2024 12:45 pm
Nikkei Index Nears All-Time High, Hits 34-Year Peak
Nikkei’s Historic Surge:Japan’s Nikkei index surged to its highest level in 34 years on Friday, edging closer to surpassing the all-time high reached during the country’s economic bubble era in the 1980s. The index breached the post-bubble economic era’s previous peak, setting the stage for potentially eclipsing the record set …
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16 February 2024 10:40 am
Gold Under Pressure Amid Shifting Rate Cut Expectations
Subdued Performance Overview:Gold faces downward pressure for the second consecutive week on Friday, as unexpected upticks in US consumer prices prompt traders to reassess their outlook on interest rate cuts. However, the precious metal sees a partial recovery following a decline in consumer spending. Gold Price Movement:Spot gold settled at …
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16 February 2024 10:14 am
Oil Prices Reflect Mixed Sentiment Amid Economic Data and Demand Concerns
Subdued Movement Overview:Oil prices displayed a mixed performance on Friday as market participants weighed expectations of slowing demand against hopes for potential interest rate cuts in the United States. Brent crude futures experienced a marginal decline, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures saw marginal gains. Price Dynamics:Brent crude futures …
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16 February 2024 2:20 am
Market Drivers – US Session, February 15
The Atlanta Fed GDPNow estimates for first-quarter growth dipped to 2.9% from 3.4%. Atlanta Fed GDPNow’s report reads as follows: “The GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth (seasonally adjusted annual rate) in the first quarter of 2024 is 2.9 percent on February 15, down from 3.4 percent on February …
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16 February 2024 1:36 am
S&P 500 hits record high in late session rally
All three main indices finished Thursday’s trading day in the green territory, recovering from sharp losses earlier in the week. The S&P 500 closed at a new record high. As of now this year, the 500-stock benchmark has closed on 11 consecutive record highs.The Nasdaq Composite gained 0.30% to conclude …
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16 February 2024 12:31 am
Gold marks beginning bullish reversal on mixed US data
Gold prices have been trading at $2,003.70 per ounce, up 0.73% since yesterday’s price and down 3.03% from the beginning of the year. At the time of writing, gold is trading at $2004.44 per ounce, up +0.63%. Mixed US economic data has impacted the US Dollar, with US Treasury yields …
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15 February 2024 11:42 pm
Fed’s Powell prepares for congressional testimony in early March
Fed Chair Jerome Powell is set to give the Senate banking committee its biannual monetary policy update on March 7. The House Financial Services Committee is expected to host Powell at a hearing at least a day earlier, based on past practice. Investors will be keenly interested in Powell’s congressional …
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15 February 2024 10:03 pm
BoE’s Greene: Evidence on cooling inflation is prerequisite for rate cut
Bank of England policymaker Megan Greene has stated that she will not vote to cut the cost of borrowing until more evidence of inflation returning to the central bank’s target is found. Greene believes that UK monetary policy will need to remain restrictive for some time for inflation to sustainably …
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15 February 2024 9:09 pm
Canadian dollar edges up after US Retail Sales
The Canadian Dollar has recovered on Thursday after missing expectations and shrinking in January. The US dollar’s midweek surge on CPI-fueled risk aversion is getting pared back, and the CAD is finding additional support from recovering crude oil bids heading into the back end of the trading week. Canadian Housing …
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