Trump’s social media stock surged after he announced he is not selling shares in his controversial company, Trump Media. Trump and other insiders in Trump Media & Technology Group will be free to sell shares as soon as next week when lock-up restrictions are set to expire. Trump’s comments instantly …
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The Canadian Dollar continued its downward spiral on Thursday, losing another 0.1% against the US Do…
BoE’s Breeden: Some evidence of activity weakening, but we expect it to pick up again
Bank of England (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) member and Deputy Governor for Financial Stabi…
Fed’s Harker Signals Continued Rate Cuts, But Urges Caution
Philadelphia Federal Reserve President Patrick Harker reiterated his belief that the U.S. central ba…
Gold Prices Extend Rally Amid Rising Inflation Concerns
Gold prices extended their rally for a third consecutive day, surpassing $2,675, as investor concern…
Oil Prices Edge Higher Amid Firm Winter Demand Expectations and Supply Concerns
Oil prices rose slightly on Thursday, with Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) gaining 0.5…
UK Retailers Face Sector-wide Selloff Amid Consumer Confidence Worries
Shares in leading UK retailers fell sharply on Thursday, erasing £2 billion ($2.45 billion) in marke…
Global Forex Update: Dollar Steadies Amid Fed Optimism, Euro and Yuan Under Pressure
The U.S. dollar held firm on Thursday, bolstered by hawkish Federal Reserve minutes and strong econo…
Germany’s Exports and Industrial Production Beat Expectations, but Economic Challenges Persist
Germany, the eurozone’s largest economy, delivered better-than-expected export and industrial produc…
European Stocks Edge Lower Amid Mixed Economic Data and Retail Earnings
European stock markets traded slightly lower on Thursday, as investors evaluated economic data and r…
Oil Prices Steady Amid Seasonal Demand and Rising U.S. Inventories
Oil prices held steady on Thursday as markets balanced strong winter fuel demand expectations with c…
Market Analysis
September, 2024
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13 September 2024 2:28 pm
U.S. Stock Futures Flat as Traders Await Fed’s Rate Cut Decision
U.S. stock index futures were steady on Friday as investors remained cautious about the size of the Federal Reserve’s expected interest rate cut next week. Speculation about a more substantial 50-basis point (bps) cut has increased, with the CME FedWatch Tool showing a 41% chance of such a move, up …
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13 September 2024 12:43 pm
Dollar Softens Ahead of Federal Reserve’s Rate Decision, Yen Reaches Year High
The U.S. dollar weakened on Friday as uncertainty over the size of the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate cut kept investors on edge. The yen reached its highest level this year amid widespread anticipation of a significant rate cut from the Fed at its meeting next week. With the Federal …
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13 September 2024 11:49 am
European Stocks Rise Amid Fed Rate Cut Speculation and Stronger Mining Sector
European stocks advanced on Friday, bolstered by gains in the mining sector and anticipation of a potential interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve at its upcoming meeting. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.5% to 514.5 points as of 0710 GMT, marking solid progress towards a weekly gain. …
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13 September 2024 10:50 am
Oil Prices Rise Amid U.S. Gulf Disruptions Despite Lingering Demand Concerns
Oil prices extended their upward momentum on Friday, driven by production disruptions in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, where Hurricane Francine forced the evacuation of platforms ahead of its landfall on the Louisiana coast. This rally comes after a rocky start to the week that saw Brent crude briefly dip …
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13 September 2024 10:00 am
Gold Hits Record High on Fed Rate Cut Speculation, Tight U.S. Presidential Race
Gold prices surged to an all-time high during Asian trading on Friday, driven by persistent speculation that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in the coming week. Increased demand for the safe-haven asset amid uncertainties surrounding the U.S. presidential election further boosted the yellow metal’s appeal. Gold continued its …
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13 September 2024 9:31 am
Asian Stocks Rise as Focus Shifts to Fed’s Interest Rate Decision; Hong Kong Leads Gains
Most Asian markets advanced on Friday as investor attention turned to the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision, potentially marking the first rate cut in over four years. Hong Kong’s markets led the region with strong gains, driven by bargain hunting in local technology heavyweights. Hong Kong Rallies on Tech …
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13 September 2024 2:42 am
Market Drivers; US Session, September 12
FOMC Meeting: A Dovish Pivot or Hawkish Hold? The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting next week looms large for investors and markets worldwide. Recent economic data has sparked a debate: will the Fed take a dovish turn and cut rates, or will it maintain its hawkish stance on inflation?Softening …
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13 September 2024 1:37 am
Adobe’s Q3: A Tale of Two Halves
Adobe (Nasdaq: ADBE) delivered a mixed bag of results in its third fiscal quarter of 2024. While the company reported strong top-line growth and record-breaking revenue, a cautious outlook for the fourth quarter sent its stock tumbling. A Strong Quarter, but a Cautious Outlook The software giant’s Q3 revenue surged …
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13 September 2024 12:43 am
Canadian Dollar Stalls Amid Rate Cut Expectations
The Canadian Dollar remained relatively unchanged on Thursday, continuing its recent sideways trend. Domestic economic indicators, including a rise in Canadian Building Permits, were overshadowed by the anticipation of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut.The U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) data, while mixed, did not significantly alter market expectations for …
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12 September 2024 11:35 pm
Accelerating Fed Rate Cut Optimism Boosts Gold To Fresh Record Highs
On Thursday, the price of gold hit yet another record high as investors became increasingly optimistic about the future decline in global interest rates. With the second rate cut in three months by the European Central Bank (ECB), the spot price of gold soared to $2,567 per troy ounce, up …
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12 September 2024 10:25 pm
US Dollar Declines Amid Softening Labour Market and Inflation
The US Dollar has experienced a downward trend in recent sessions, primarily driven by weaker-than-expected labour market and inflation data. This decline reflects a shift in market sentiment as investors reassess the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy stance and the overall health of the US economy.Softening Labour MarketThe latest labour market …
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12 September 2024 9:41 pm
Dow Jones Rallies Amid Softer Inflation Data
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) closed higher on Thursday, following a late-day surge. This rally was primarily driven by a softer-than-expected US Producer Price Index (PPI) report, which eased concerns about inflationary pressures and reinforced expectations for an imminent interest rate cut by the Fed. PPI Inflation Moderates: The …
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