Market Analysis

September, 2024

  • 6 September 2024 2:12 am

    US Dollar Weakened on Mixed Economic Data

    The US Dollar experienced a decline on Thursday following the release of mixed economic data. While services sectors showed signs of growth, labour market indicators hinted at potential weakness. This confluence of factors has led investors to speculate on a more aggressive interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in …

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  • 6 September 2024 12:26 am

    Market Drivers; US Session, September 5

    The US dollar continued its downward trend, breaching the crucial 101.00 level. This decline was fueled by persistently low US interest rates and growing speculation that the Federal Reserve might implement a more aggressive interest rate cut, potentially halving the cut in its next meeting.The US Dollar Index (DXY) extended …

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  • 5 September 2024 11:41 pm

    XAU Soars Ahead of NFP Data

    The yellow metal’s surge is fueled by anticipation of a potential rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Gold’s recent rally is a testament to the market’s growing confidence in a potential Fed rate cut. While the NFP report will be a key event to watch, the overall trend for gold …

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  • 5 September 2024 10:34 pm

    NFP Preview: Key Information for Market Participants

    Markets are eagerly awaiting the Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, which is due on Friday, September 6. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released this report that shows the average hourly wage, the number of new jobs created (or lost) in a particular month, and the unemployment rate in order …

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  • 5 September 2024 9:47 pm

    Oil Market Stagnation: OPEC+ Delay and Demand Concerns

    The global oil market remains in a state of flux, with prices hovering near 14-month lows. A combination of factors, including unexpected inventory draws, OPEC+ decisions, and persistent demand concerns, have contributed to this volatile landscape.Inventory Dynamics and OPEC+ InterventionA significant factor influencing oil prices has been the recent dynamics …

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  • 5 September 2024 8:55 pm

    Dow Jones Industrial Average stumbles following US data

    The US jobs data came in below forecasts, causing the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) to drop 400 points on Thursday, losing territory for the second time this week. Since the day’s initial shock selloff, stocks have recovered, but the Dow Jones is having difficulty leveling off for the day. …

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  • 5 September 2024 7:39 pm

    Euro Loses Ground, Hits 1.1100 After Positive US ISM Services PMIs

    The euro has lost ground against the US dollar after reaching a high above 1.1100 earlier in the day. However, it’s still slightly up due to expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut. The US dollar’s next major catalyst will be the August US Non-Farm Payroll report on Friday. …

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  • 5 September 2024 1:51 pm

    U.S. Dollar Falls as Economic Concerns Fuel Expectations of Fed Rate Cut

    The U.S. dollar dropped to a one-month low against the yen and faced pressure from other major currencies on Thursday as concerns about the U.S. economic outlook fueled expectations of a substantial interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve in the coming week. The yen reached a one-month high earlier, …

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  • 5 September 2024 11:58 am

    European Shares Dip Amid Caution Ahead of U.S. Labor Data

    European stocks continued their downward trend for the fourth consecutive session on Thursday, as investors remained cautious, awaiting key economic data from the eurozone and tracking U.S. labor market figures to assess the Federal Reserve’s future interest rate decisions. As of 0715 GMT, the pan-European STOXX 600 index dipped by …

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  • 5 September 2024 2:44 am

    Market Drivers; US Session, September 4

    As markets anticipate a larger-than-expected rate cut by the Federal Reserve later this month, recent economic data suggests a slowdown in the US labor market, supporting the rate cut expectations. The Euro strengthened against the dollar as the US dollar’s value declined. Key economic indicators for the Eurozone, including factory …

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  • 5 September 2024 1:46 am

    US equities face a downturn as September concerns materialize

    US stocks experienced a mixed session on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite slipping while the Dow Jones Industrial Average held steady. This comes amid ongoing concerns about economic growth and a sluggish start to September, a historically challenging month for markets.Nvidia’s recent market value plunge has reignited …

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  • 5 September 2024 12:52 am

    USD/JPY Dives Deeper On Declining T-Yields

    The USD/JPY pair experienced a significant decline during the recent North American trading session, falling below the crucial 144.00 level, at 143.61 as of this writing This downward movement was primarily driven by a combination of factors, including weaker-than-expected US job market data, increased expectations of a potential interest rate …

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  • 4 September 2024 11:39 pm

    XAU/USD Rises Following Weak US JOLTS Data

    Gold prices pushed higher during the North American session as the likelihood of a 50 basis point (bps) rate decrease by the Federal Reserve increased due to the US’s weaker-than-expected jobs statistics. In addition, the yield on US Treasury bonds decreased, which hurt the US dollar, which has an inverse …

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