Raphael Bostic, the President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, believes that the Fed should be prepared to make larger interest rate cuts if the job market weakens. He reassured markets that his business contacts don’t anticipate layoffs, but this statement seems out of place given the recent ISM …
Read More »US Dollar Surges Amid Geopolitical Tensions, Fed’s Fresh Hints
The US Dollar experienced a significant rally following escalating tensions in the Middle East and comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Powell suggesting a less dovish stance on interest rates. The US Dollar Index reached a seven-day high as investors sought safe havens amid geopolitical uncertainty.Key factors driving the US Dollar’s …
Read More »U.S. Stock Futures Dip as Investors Assess Fed Chair’s Remarks and Await Economic Data
U.S. stock futures saw a mixed start on Tuesday as investors digested recent comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and braced for a busy week of key economic data releases. Market Snapshot: Dow Futures: Down 145 points (-0.3%)S&P 500 Futures: Down 6 points (-0.1%)Nasdaq 100 Futures: Up 20 points …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, September 30
For the second day in a row, the price of gold declines as month-end flows favor the US dollar despite declining US Treasury yields. However, September is expected to be the strongest month for the golden metal since March 2024, when prices increased by more than 9%. Monthly gains of …
Read More »Will Japan’s Yen Continue to Decline?
The USD/JPY pair has been rising since the start of the American trading session in the currency market, driven by the increase in US Treasury yields. This is due to the positive relationship between the pair and the yields on these government bonds, highlighting the weakness of the Japanese yen.US …
Read More »Bitcoin Ends Volatile September with a Mixed Bag of Gains and Losses
Bitcoin experienced a significant price dip in September, falling to near $63,000. This decline was attributed to technical overbuying conditions and a broader market correction. Despite this temporary setback, the cryptocurrency remains on track for its strongest September in several years, with gains of over 7% for the month. On …
Read More »Financial Markets Weekly Recap: US Data supports Fed’s inclination to more aggressive rate cut
Last week, risk assets and gold emerged as the clear winners over the dollar in the financial markets race. This was fueled by recent economic data releases from the United States, which reinforced the perception of price stability and strengthened the likelihood of continued interest rate cuts by the Federal …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, September 26
The Greenback navigated quite a bearish session on Thursday, giving away a big chunk of Wednesday’s gains despite higher yields and amidst a persistently firm sentiment in the risk-associated universe. The value of the US Dollar decreased significantly, which was good for riskier investments. The main focus will be on …
Read More »Gold Bulls Remain Cautious Ahead of US PCE Price Index
Gold prices, having recently reached a new all-time high, are currently facing a period of consolidation as investors await the release of the US Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) Price Index. While the market is anticipating a further easing of monetary policy by the Federal Reserve, the upcoming inflation data could …
Read More »Analysis of Powell’s Speech: Significance and Key Themes
The speech delivered by Fed Chair Jerome Powell at the 10th Annual US Treasury Market Conference marks a significant milestone in the understanding and regulation of the US Treasury market. It provides a historical context for the conference’s inception, highlights the market’s crucial role in the economy, and underscores the …
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