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June, 2024

  • 19 June 2024 10:38 pm

    By Free Pass, Ethereum Survives Further Regulatory Scrutiny

    Ethereum has received a free pass from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as the regulator decided to drop its investigation into the altcoin for allegedly selling the token as a security. SEC’s enforcement division has notified Ethereum developers that the investigation into Ethereum 2.0 is being closed. Thid …

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  • 19 June 2024 9:17 pm

    US Dollar consolidates gains amid remarks by Fed officials

    US Dollar pauses as investors dissect recent comments from Federal Reserve officials. Markets appear skeptical about the Fed’s guidance and continue to anticipate potential cuts in September. Fed officials’ cautious remarks limit downside in the US Dollar.On Wednesday, the US Dollar as measured by the DXY Index (DXY) remained relatively …

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  • 19 June 2024 8:09 pm

    Gold prices stabilize amid thin holiday trading

    Gold (XAU/USD) trades in a tight range in the $2,320s in quiet markets on Wednesday. A lack of risk sentiment and low holiday volume caps volatility in the safe-haven asset. The USD – to which Gold is negatively correlated – trades broadly unchanged and since US bond markets are closed …

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  • 19 June 2024 1:45 pm

    European Stocks Ease Despite UK Inflation Hitting Target; Nvidia Takes Crown as Most Valuable Company

    European stock markets experienced a slight decline on Wednesday, even as UK inflation returned to the Bank of England’s target, with trading activity subdued due to a U.S. holiday. The DAX index in Germany dipped 0.2%, the CAC 40 in France also fell 0.2%, and the FTSE 100 in the …

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  • 19 June 2024 12:23 pm

    U.K. Inflation Hits Central Bank Target, Raising Hopes for Rate Cuts

    In a significant development for the UK economy, inflation has finally fallen back to the Bank of England’s 2% target for the first time in nearly three years. This encouraging news has sparked hopes that the central bank may soon begin easing its monetary policy and cutting interest rates. The …

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  • 19 June 2024 9:18 am

    Oil Markets in Flux: Balancing Geopolitical Tensions with Demand Concerns

    Oil prices maintained a delicate equilibrium on Wednesday, caught between escalating geopolitical tensions in Europe and the Middle East and growing apprehension over a surprising build in U.S. crude inventories. The market remained cautiously optimistic, with Brent crude futures edging up by a marginal 2 cents to $85.35 a barrel, …

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  • 19 June 2024 3:17 am

    Data remains prerequisite for easing among cautiously optimistic Fed officials

    Six senior Federal Reserve officials from various regions made important statements today, Tuesday, adding to the ongoing discussion about future U.S. monetary policy. The economic agenda also featured presentations and discussions with Fed officials, including two voting members of the Federal Open Market Committee. The next Federal Open Market Committee …

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  • 19 June 2024 1:32 am

    GBP/USD gears up ahead of UK CPI inflation reading

    The GBP/USD pair is currently trading around 1.2700 as markets prepare for a lopsided Wednesday session with a US holiday and a fresh update on UK CPI inflation. The Bank of England’s interest rate call is expected on Thursday, and another rate hold is expected. Market sentiment was broadly pinned …

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  • 18 June 2024 9:41 pm

    Could OPEC lose its control over global oil prices?

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    The International Energy Agency claims that efforts by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its partners, or OPEC+, to support prices by reducing production could be “upended” by an impending surplus in the world’s oil supply. The United States and other American nations are expected to lead the …

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  • 18 June 2024 8:20 pm

    Gold prices decline despite positive central bank demand forecast

    Gold (XAU/USD) price has fallen over a quarter of a percent on Tuesday as the market shifts towards riskier assets over safe-havens. A World Gold Council survey indicates that central bank demand is expected to remain strong in 2024, adding a backwind to the gold price. The decline comes as …

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  • 18 June 2024 7:07 pm

    US Dollar Trades With Loss Following Bad Retail Sales Data

    The US Dollar has been trading in the red after a disastrous US Retail Sales, which missed the 0.2% consensus and resulted in a contraction in retail sales without transportation. This has led to a second wave of US Dollar easing, with the Redbook Index for June now at 5.9% …

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  • 18 June 2024 12:59 pm

    Forex Overview: Dollar Firms Ahead of Retail Sales Data and Fed Speeches

    The U.S. dollar gained ground on Tuesday, buoyed by anticipation of key retail sales data and speeches from Federal Reserve officials. Traders sought insights to better understand the potential timing and pace of future interest rate cuts. The Dollar Index, measuring the greenback against a basket of major currencies, rose …

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  • 18 June 2024 4:54 am

    Market Drivers; US Session, June 17

    Even while US yields rose in reaction to an improvement in overall risk appetite trends and a modicum of relief from political unrest in Europe, the US dollar lost some of its recent gains. Amidst investor speculation of two Fed interest rate cuts in 2024, the USD Index (DXY) posted …

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