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Fed Governor Christopher Waller has warned that despite data developments in the inflation outlook allowing the Fed to begin outlining plans for rate cuts looking forward, markets shouldn’t be expecting the Fed to rush anytime soon.Money markets adjusted rate cut bets after Waller’s notes, Fed swaps now see 15 basis …

Japan’s largest shipping company, Nippon Yusen (NYK Line), has announced the suspension of all its ships’ passage through the Red Sea. The decision comes in the wake of advice from the joint naval force “Guardian of Prosperity” to avoid the region following the recent US and British strikes against Houthi …

Gold faced a marginal decline on Tuesday, influenced by a strengthening dollar and rising US Treasury bond yields. The precious metal saw a 0.2 percent decrease in spot transactions, settling at $2,050.35 per ounce, while US gold futures experienced a modest 0.1 percent increase, reaching $2,054.10. The rise in the …

The dollar gained ground on Tuesday as investors tempered their expectations of imminent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, influenced by hawkish comments from European Central Bank officials. Meanwhile, concerns over potential attacks on ships in the Red Sea contributed to a reduced appetite for risk. Here’s a breakdown …

Gold price surged due to geopolitical risks in the Middle East. Market expectations of Fed rate cuts in 2024 have boosted Gold’s appeal against a weakening Dollar. The ongoing geopolitical tensions increased risk aversion, with the US and UK retaliating against Iran-backed groups. The US Fed’s increasing odds of cutting …

Mohammed Hashad, Head of Research and Development at Noor Capital and member of the US Association of Technical Analysts, commented on the most prominent developments in the financial markets and the performance of the most important assets, in an interview on Dubai TV. Asked about the US stock market, which …

On Monday, the Japanese Nikkei index reached a milestone by surpassing the 36,000-point mark for the first time in 34 years. This surge was driven by an increase in the shares of shipping companies and financial institutions, coupled with a decline in US Treasury bond yields and the stabilization of …

The dollar fell on Monday as investors bet again that the Federal Reserve (US central bank) will cut interest rates soon, and the yuan fell to its lowest level in a month after China’s central bank surprised markets by stabilizing interest rates in the medium term. The People’s Bank of …

Gold prices experienced a significant uptick on Monday, surpassing the $2,050 level, driven by increased demand for the safe-haven asset amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Additionally, renewed speculation about an early interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve contributed to the attractiveness of gold. As of 06:39 GMT, …

The earnings season kicked off with a slow start, with the KBW Bank stock index experiencing a 3.1% decline and the 10-year Treasury yield dropping from 4.1% to 3.9%. The Magnificent 7 led the rally with a 4.3% gain, while the equal-weighted S&P 500 saw a 0.3% increase. Investors were …