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FOMC Meeting: A Dovish Pivot or Hawkish Hold? The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting next week looms large for investors and markets worldwide. Recent economic data has sparked a debate: will the Fed take a dovish turn and cut rates, or will it maintain its hawkish stance on inflation?Softening …

European shares rose 1% on Thursday, buoyed by a strong performance in technology stocks, as investors awaited the European Central Bank’s (ECB) highly anticipated policy decision later in the day. A 25-basis-point rate cut is widely expected, with markets looking for further guidance on potential additional cuts later this year. …

The U.S. dollar traded near a four-week high against the euro on Thursday, bolstered by signs of persistent inflation in the U.S., which dampened expectations of a larger-than-expected interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve next week. Traders have scaled back their bets on a 50-basis point (bp) cut, now …

Gold prices edged higher in Asian trade on Thursday, hovering near record highs as traders speculated that the yellow metal will continue to benefit from a lower interest rate environment. However, expectations of a significant interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve were dampened by a higher-than-expected core consumer price …

The U.S. dollar dropped to its lowest level against the yen this year on Wednesday, after investors boosted the chances of Kamala Harris winning the upcoming U.S. presidential election following a key debate against rival Donald Trump. The dollar fell as much as 1.24% to 140.71 yen, a level last …

European shares opened higher on Wednesday, supported by strong performances in the oil, gas, and basic resources sectors. Investors are closely watching for the upcoming U.S. inflation report, which could provide insight into the Federal Reserve’s potential interest rate moves next week. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose by 0.3% …

The US Dollar is currently experiencing a 0.31% surge, at the 101.641mark, gaining strength ahead of the highly anticipated presidential debate. This upward trend continues despite the Federal Reserve’s persistent dovish stance on monetary policy. While the debate’s outcome could significantly influence the USD’s trajectory, analysts remain cautious, anticipating potential …

European shares remained flat on Tuesday, stabilizing after a 1% jump in the previous session, as investors digested a mix of economic data while anticipating a widely expected interest rate cut from the European Central Bank (ECB) later in the week. The pan-European STOXX 600 index held steady at 510.40 …

Gold prices edged lower in Asian trade on Tuesday, as traders awaited crucial U.S. inflation data to gauge the Federal Reserve’s stance on potential interest rate cuts. Spot gold dipped 0.1% to $2,502.07 an ounce, while December gold futures also fell 0.1% to $2,531.0 an ounce. Despite the slight decline, …

The US Dollar continued its upward trajectory on Monday, despite a general decline in US Treasury yields. This positive sentiment reflects steady expectations that the Federal Reserve will implement a rate cut at its upcoming meeting.The US Dollar Index (DXY) reached its highest level in three days, approaching 101.80. Investors …