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The GBP/USD pair experienced a sharp decline following the release of hotter-than-expected UK inflation data. This unexpected surge in inflation has heightened expectations of a less accommodative monetary policy stance from the Bank of England.Unless the pair can reclaim the 1.2700 level, the bearish trend is likely to persist. A …

Microsoft has announced expectations for increased spending on artificial intelligence (AI) in the current quarter but cautioned that growth in its Azure cloud business may slow down due to capacity constraints at its data centers. Shares of the Redmond, Washington-based company fell 3.6% in after-market trading, reversing earlier gains despite …

The U.S. dollar strengthened on Monday, building on its recent gains as the U.S. presidential election approaches, with growing expectations that former President Donald Trump may secure a victory in the 2024 race. At 04:30 ET (08:30 GMT), the Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against six major currencies, rose …

Global financial markets closed the week ending on Friday, October 11, with risk assets advancing over safe haven assets after US inflation data that highlighted a decline in price growth that would weigh heavily on interest rate cuts in the coming period. Markets are also awaiting developments in monetary policy …

The second week of October trading began with optimism in North American equity markets despite increased Middle East tensions, ongoing war in Ukraine, a stronger than expected American economy, and weaker than expected numbers from China. China: The National Development & Reform Commission (NDRC), China’s state planner, stated that the …

The U.S. dollar retreated from its recent two-month highs against major currencies on Friday, as signs of weakness in the labor market increased the likelihood of quicker Federal Reserve rate cuts. Despite this dip, the dollar is set to post its second consecutive weekly gain, bolstered by strong payroll figures …

The EUR/USD pair hit a fresh two-month low near 1.0900 on Thursday, following the release of the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. The data showed that inflation rose faster than expected, leading to a weaker Euro.While the core CPI accelerated to 3.3%, the headline CPI rose to 2.4%. Despite …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) experienced a volatile session on Thursday, following the release of mixed economic data. The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Initial Jobless Claims reports presented a conflicting picture of the economy, leaving investors uncertain about the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) future monetary policy path.Inflationary Pressures …

The Federal Reserve, tasked with maintaining price stability and promoting economic growth, faces a delicate balancing act in its monetary policy decisions. The recent release of inflation data has once again highlighted the complexities of this task.Inflation, the sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services over …

The Dollar Index remains neutral on Tuesday near the key 103.00 level. Fed officials remain cautious about easing policy too much, too soon. CPI figures on Thursday will be key for DXY movement.The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the USD against a basket of six currencies, …