The US Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) Price Index, a key inflation gauge for the Federal Reserve, presented a mixed picture in June 2024.Headline PCE Eases, Core PCE Holds Steady:The headline PCE inflation rate, which includes both food and energy prices, came in slightly lower than expected for the second consecutive …
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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
August, 2024
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29 August 2024 8:40 pm
BTC Rebounds as Bulls Aim for $62,000 Ahead of Hoped PCE’s Relief
Bitcoin price surged by 3% as US economic data aligned with expectations, boosting investor confidence. Amid a market environment characterized by thin liquidity and a potential for predatory behavior, Bitcoin bulls are targeting a price level of $62,000. The recent surge of 3% in BTC price, fueled by US macro …
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29 August 2024 7:30 pm
USD/JPY recovers ahead of PCE Inflation Data
The USD/JPY pair recovered and is trading 0.44%, at 145.21 at the time of writing. Earlier on Thursday’s trading, the pair remains confined below the crucial resistance level of 145.00, reflecting a cautious stance from investors ahead of the highly anticipated US Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) inflation report for July. …
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29 August 2024 1:58 pm
U.S. Dollar Edges Higher Ahead of Key Economic Data; Euro Retreats on Cooling German Inflation
The U.S. dollar gained ground on Thursday, recovering from recent lows as investors awaited key economic data releases that could provide insights into the Federal Reserve’s next moves. Meanwhile, the euro weakened due to signs of cooling inflation in Germany. Dollar Recovers from Recent Lows At 04:10 ET (09:10 GMT), …
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29 August 2024 12:07 pm
European Shares Edge Higher as Media and Tech Stocks Offset Global Dip
European shares edged up slightly on Thursday, driven by gains in media and technology stocks, which helped the market buck a global downtrend following underwhelming results from Nvidia. STOXX 600 Index Rises Amid Mixed Sector Performance The pan-European STOXX 600 index gained 0.2% by 0712 GMT, buoyed by a 0.5% …
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29 August 2024 11:21 am
Bitcoin Steadies Amid Market Jitters as Traders Eye Key Economic Data
Bitcoin’s price stabilized on Thursday after experiencing sharp declines earlier in the week. The world’s largest cryptocurrency remained in a narrow trading range as investors awaited critical economic data that could influence the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision. Bitcoin Holds Steady After Recent Declines After falling sharply on Tuesday …
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29 August 2024 10:08 am
Asian Shares Slide as Nvidia’s Earnings Disappoint, Dollar Steadies Ahead of U.S. Data
Asian shares followed Wall Street futures lower on Thursday, with investor sentiment dented by Nvidia’s (NASDAQ: NVDA) less-than-anticipated earnings results. The tech-heavy index’s slip sent ripples through global markets, causing a broader selloff in Asian equities. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar steadied, and the Treasury yield curve approached a positive turn, …
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29 August 2024 9:27 am
Gold Prices Climb in Asian Trade, Near Record Highs as Inflation Data Looms
Gold prices rose in Asian trading on Thursday, edging closer to record highs as the U.S. dollar’s rebound cooled ahead of key inflation data. The yellow metal also benefited from safe haven demand, which was bolstered by disappointing earnings from NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) that shook global equity markets. Gold Holds …
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29 August 2024 1:24 am
Oil Prices Decline on Smaller-Than-Expected Drop in US Inventories
Oil futures concluded Wednesday’s trading session in the red, influenced by a decline in U.S. oil inventories that was smaller than market expectations. Concerns over Chinese demand also weighed on prices, despite worries about potential supply shortages due to potential reductions in output from the Middle East and Libya.West Texas …
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29 August 2024 12:19 am
Nvidia: Q2 earnings exceed Wall Street expectations
Nvidia has announced a significant $50 billion stock buyback. This decision was made by the company’s board of directors and was announced alongside the company’s fiscal second-quarter earnings, which exceeded Wall Street expectations.Nvidia has already returned $15.4 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and cash dividends during the first half …
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28 August 2024 11:47 pm
Fed’s Bostic: Inflation has more room to decline
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Bostic has stated that inflation still has further to fall. He emphasized the need for the central bank to wait for additional data before considering interest rate cuts.Bostic expressed confidence in the solid state of employment, despite the historical context. He stressed the importance …
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28 August 2024 9:58 pm
BTC declines, ETH dashes hopes for a long-term upswing
Ethereum’s recent price plunge has shattered hopes of a sustained uptrend. The cryptocurrency has fallen below its rising trendline, indicating a reversal of bullish momentum. Ethereum’s current price of approximately $2,400 is dangerously low for the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. This breakdown has pushed the asset below the critical …
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28 August 2024 8:47 pm
Oil Prices Remain Range-Bound Amidst Libyan Uncertainty
Despite the potential for significant disruptions in Libyan oil supplies and heightened tensions in the Middle East, oil prices have remained relatively stable. Traders have largely discounted the threat of supply shortages, focusing instead on factors such as weak demand from China, the risk of a broader economic slowdown, and …
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