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November, 2024

  • 20 November 2024 11:37 am

    UK Inflation Surges Past BoE Target, Raising Questions Over Future Rate Policy

    Inflation in the United Kingdom unexpectedly surged in October, pushing consumer price growth back above the Bank of England’s (BoE) 2% target. The increase in underlying inflation pressures suggests that the central bank may need to tread carefully when considering interest rate cuts. Consumer prices rose by an annual 2.3% …

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  • 20 November 2024 11:03 am

    Gold Extends Gains Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions, But Dollar Strength Limits Upside

    Gold prices climbed higher on Wednesday, bolstered by increasing safe haven demand as geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalated. However, gains in the precious metal were somewhat restrained due to the persistent strength of the U.S. dollar. Spot gold edged up by 0.2% to $2,636.28 an ounce, while December …

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  • 20 November 2024 1:31 am

    Market Drivers; US Session

    The US Dollar traded sideways on Wednesday, November 20th, as geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine continued to dominate market sentiment. Investors sought safety in the US Dollar, driving demand for the currency. However, a decline in US Treasury yields tempered the greenback’s strength.Key economic events to watch this week …

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  • 20 November 2024 12:15 am

    Gold Prices Surge Amidst Geopolitical Tensions

    Gold prices rallied to a one-week high on Tuesday, trading now at $2630.38, up +0.72%, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine. The Kremlin’s announcement of a revised nuclear doctrine, which views attacks from non-nuclear states backed by nuclear powers as joint attacks, sparked investor concerns. As a …

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  • 19 November 2024 11:11 pm

    Dow Jones Stumbles on Geopolitical Tensions

    The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) experienced a volatile day on Tuesday, initially plunging to 42,850 due to escalating geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine. While markets broadly recovered, the Dow Jones remained under pressure, closing over 150 points lower.Key Factors:Russian Nuclear Threat: Russian President Vladimir Putin’s warning about lowering …

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  • 19 November 2024 10:08 pm

    Fed’s Schmid: Large fiscal deficits won’t cause inflation as Fed will raise rates

    Jeffrey Schmid, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas, expressed optimism on Tuesday, saying he thinks both employment and inflation are moving toward their target levels. The Fed policymaker did, however, warn investors that although the Fed is not preparing any preventative measures for potential government policies in the …

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  • 19 November 2024 9:41 pm

    Could Bitcoin Hit $100,000 This week?

    Bitcoin price consolidates between $87,000 and $93,000 after reaching a new all-time high of $94,000 breaking the previous $93,265, recorded last week. Reports highlight that investors may delay rotating into altcoins as BTC shows potential to reach the $100K milestone. Once more attracting the interest of investors all around, Bitcoin …

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  • 19 November 2024 8:49 pm

    Can Trump’s administration influence interest rates?

    Trump’s administration has been criticized for potentially meddling with the Fed’s decisions about the US monetary policy. However, there is little Trump could do to threaten the Fed’s independence. Trump and some of his allies have suggested that Trump should be allowed to comment on interest rates, but this would …

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  • 19 November 2024 7:52 pm

    Safe-Haven Currencies Surge as Geopolitical Tensions Escalate

    Global Markets React to Russia’s Nuclear Doctrine UpdateGlobal financial markets experienced significant volatility on Tuesday, November 19th, as Russia’s revision of its nuclear doctrine sparked concerns about escalating geopolitical tensions. Investors flocked to safe-haven assets, driving up the value of currencies like the U.S. dollar, Swiss franc, and Japanese yen. …

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  • 19 November 2024 4:26 pm

    Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on U.S. Stock Futures as Putin Lowers Nuclear Strike Threshold

    U.S. stock index futures experienced a notable drop on Tuesday, with mounting geopolitical concerns stemming from Russian President Vladimir Putin’s hawkish comments about nuclear weapons unsettling investors. By 06:30 ET (11:30 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were down 265 points, or 0.6%, while S&P 500 Futures fell 25 points, or 0.4%, …

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  • 19 November 2024 2:53 pm

    Geopolitical Tensions and Inflation Concerns Weigh on European Stocks

    Europe’s main stock index dropped to a three-month low on Tuesday as investor sentiment soured amidst escalating geopolitical risks and inflationary concerns linked to U.S. policies under President-elect Donald Trump. The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell 0.9%, on track for its third consecutive day of losses. Safe-haven assets, such as …

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  • 19 November 2024 1:36 pm

    Dollar Nears One-Year High Amid Trump Administration Speculation and Treasury Market Reactions

    The U.S. dollar rose on Tuesday, nearing its one-year high, as market attention focused on U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s search for a Treasury Secretary. Reports indicate that the list of candidates has expanded, now including Apollo Global Management CEO Marc Rowan and former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh. Analysts highlight …

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  • 19 November 2024 12:38 pm

    Gold Prices Rise as Dollar Weakens and Geopolitical Tensions Intensify

    Gold prices saw gains in Asian trade on Tuesday, building on a recovery from two-month lows. The yellow metal benefitted from a pullback in the U.S. dollar and escalating geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine, which fueled demand for safe-haven assets. Spot and Futures Prices Climb Spot gold was up …

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