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In January 2024, the US annual inflation rate decreased to 3.1%, down from December’s 3.4%, yet surpassing expectations of 2.9%. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed a 0.3% increase from the prior month, exceeding forecasts of 0.2%. Core inflation remained steady at 3.9% annually, defying expectations of a slowdown to …

The dollar stands firm this Tuesday, holding its ground ahead of the eagerly anticipated US Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures. Traders are cautious, refraining from selling the dollar as recent adjustments by the US Administration to refine inflation metrics suggest potential underestimation of current CPI expectations. The National Federation of …

The dollar found stability on Monday, with most major Asian markets closed for a holiday, delaying the start of what could evolve into a bustling week. Attention now shifts to US inflation data for clues on the Federal Reserve’s potential interest rate cuts. Euro Edges Lower, Eyes on Euro Zone …

Due to the parity of factors that affected the trading environment over the preceding period, the price movement of practically all traded assets closed last week’s trading on the global financial markets with a moderate change.These factors started with investors’ focus on the statements and comments by Federal Reserve Chair, …

The US Dollar is softer after weaker US CPI revisions, with the Dollar Index failing to close above the 100-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) and could slide back below 104. The S&P 500 briefly hit 5,000 after the opening of the trading session, with some risk on creeping in. The …

The Federal Reserve looks in no hurry to cut interest rate very soon. Last year’s revisions to the consumer price index (CPI) raised doubts on inflation progress, prompting Fed officials to seek more evidence before committing to interest-rate cuts. The Bureau of Labor Statistics regularly adjusts monthly CPI data to …

Since the Fed is projected to maintain interest rates in the range of 5.25%–5.50% for the fourth consecutive meeting, no policy changes are anticipated. The news conference by Chair Jerome Powell will be crucial. Investor attention will be focused on any possible rebuttal to market conjecture about rate reductions. Financial …

The performance of financial markets exhibited a range of dynamics over the past week. Notably, strength was observed in the performance of oil and the dollar, while gold experienced a marginal decline in its gains. Several key factors acted as primary drivers influencing market movements. Among these, the ongoing Red …

The price of gold is trading around $2,035.03 per ounce at the time of writing. That’s down 0.94% since yesterday’s gold price per ounce and down 1.39% from the beginning of the year. The lowest trading price within the last 24 hours: $2,031.51 per ounce. The highest gold spot price …

The UK’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report is set to be released on Wednesday, January 17, with major banks forecasting the upcoming inflation print. The looming data follows a weak November report, with core inflation falling slightly to just below 5% year-on-year for the first time since January 2022. Headline …