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The election has significant implications for Fed policy in 2025, with a Trump victory potentially ensuring a lower tax environment that boosts sentiment and spending in the near-term. However, promised tariffs, immigration controls, and higher borrowing costs will become headwinds through his presidential term. Conversely, a Harris victory implies continuity, …

Dollar Strengthens Amid Rising Yields, Renewed “Trump Trade”The US Dollar Index (DXY) continued its upward trajectory on Tuesday, October 22, approaching three-month highs as investors responded to higher interest rates and a resurgence of the “Trump trade.” Key economic events and speeches from Federal Reserve officials will shape the market’s …

The Pound Sterling (GBP) continued its downward trajectory on Thursday, struggling to maintain its position above the 1.3000 level against the US Dollar (USD). This decline was primarily driven by a combination of factors, including stronger-than-expected US economic data and growing optimism about a Donald Trump victory in the upcoming …

Inflation in the U.S. eased on an annual basis in September, though it still surpassed economists’ forecasts, potentially complicating the Federal Reserve’s decision on future interest rate cuts. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), a key measure of headline inflation, slowed to 2.4% year-over-year, down from 2.5% in August, but higher …

Following the half-percentage-point interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve less than two months before the November election, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is not holding back in his criticism of the institution. In an interview with Newsmax on Thursday, the former president stated, “It really is a political move.” …

Mixed Market Performance: Investors are regrouping after a tumultuous few days in the markets. With a pivotal moment in the presidential campaign and the release of a key economic indicator just hours away, stocks were mixed, and oil prices fell to their lowest levels since December 2021.Political and Economic InfluencesTuesday …

Oil prices were on track for a second consecutive week of gains, despite a slight decline on Friday, driven by strong U.S. economic data that fueled optimism about demand in the world’s largest oil-consuming country. Brent crude futures have risen approximately 1.3% this week, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) …

US inflation has hit its lowest level in three years on an annual basis in July, setting the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates soon to take pressure off the economy. This reading was the clearest indication yet that inflation is heading back to normal levels from 40-year highs without …

Dubai TV hosted Mohammed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital, and a member of the US Association of Technical Analysts, to comment on and shed light on market movements. United StatesThe Dow Jones saw a boost following Microsoft’s recent announcement of a new update to the Bing …

Analysts predict that a second Donald Trump presidency after the election on November 5th would be generally negative for the oil market, albeit it would probably have a limited impact. Even while Trump seems to have a more pro-oil and gas agenda than a Democratic contender, it would take a …