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Key Highlights from Friday’s Trading Flat Performance in Oil Prices: Brent Oil Futures held steady at $73.22 per barrel. WTI Crude Oil Futures remained largely unchanged at $69.19 per barrel during the Asian session. Thin Trading Volumes: The holiday-shortened week saw reduced trading activity as many institutional investors took time …

Cautiously Optimistic Outlook for 2025: Navigating Interest Rates and InflationThe US economy defied recession predictions in 2024, demonstrating robust growth, moderating inflation, and improved efficiency. While a “soft landing” remains the prevailing expectation, several key factors will shape the economic landscape in 2025.Evolving Role of the Federal ReserveThe Federal Reserve’s …

Market Performance Oil prices increased slightly in thin holiday trading on Thursday, buoyed by optimism surrounding China’s fiscal stimulus and an anticipated drop in U.S. crude oil inventories. Brent Crude Futures: Rose 13 cents, or 0.2%, to $73.71 per barrel by 0650 GMT. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude: Gained 11 …

Oil prices climbed on Tuesday, reversing losses from the previous session, as analysts pointed to a more optimistic short-term outlook despite thin trading activity ahead of the Christmas holiday. Brent Crude: Up 0.6% to $73.05 a barrel. WTI Crude: Gained 0.6% to reach $69.62 a barrel as of 0742 GMT. …

Oil prices began the week on a positive note, bolstered by data showing cooling U.S. inflation, which revived hopes for monetary policy easing in 2024, supporting global economic growth and oil demand. Brent crude futures rose $0.26 (0.4%) to $73.20 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude climbed $0.31 …

The cryptocurrency market has experienced a significant downturn, with Bitcoin plunging below $100,000, trading at the time of writing at only $97,173, down some -0.23 on the day, and other major tokens suffering even steeper losses. This sharp correction coincides with a shift in the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy stance, …

Gold prices held near a one-month low in Asian trade on Friday, heading for their third consecutive weekly loss as the Federal Reserve’s slower-than-expected rate cut projections for 2025 weighed on investor sentiment. Gold Performance Spot gold edged up 0.1% to $2,596.82 per ounce, while Gold futures for February delivery …

Oil prices remained relatively flat on Thursday, recovering from earlier losses but still trading below Wednesday’s close. Brent crude futures edged down 3 cents to $73.36 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude slipped 2 cents to $70.56 per barrel by mid-morning trading in London. Fed Signals Slower Rate …

The Federal Reserve’s decision to cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a target range of 4.25% – 4.50% sent shockwaves through the financial markets. While the rate cut was widely anticipated, the Fed’s surprisingly hawkish outlook for the future path of interest rates fueled a rally …

The Euro weakened significantly against the US Dollar after the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and subsequent press conference. While the Fed delivered a 25 basis point rate cut as expected, the central bank’s cautious tone and economic projections dampened market sentiment for the Euro.Key takeaways from the Fed’s decision:Rate …