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The number of unemployed individuals in Germany increased more than anticipated in September, according to data released by the federal labor office on Friday. The report indicated that the number of unemployed rose by 17,000, reaching a total of 2.82 million when adjusted for seasonal variations. Analysts surveyed by Reuters …

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 …

Bank of Canada (BoC) Governor Tiff Macklem noted early Tuesday that the BoC will continue to carefully watch consumer conditions in Canada, reiterating that the BoC’s timing and pace of rate cuts will be dependent on data.Key highlightsWith continued progress we’ve seen on inflation, it is reasonable to expect further …

Gold prices surged to record highs in Asian trading on Tuesday, building on recent gains driven by optimism over U.S. interest rate cuts, while copper prices rallied sharply following a wave of stimulus measures announced by the Chinese government. These developments are setting the stage for a dynamic week in …

Monday saw a temporary extension of the euro’s slide versus the US dollar as business activity figures for the euro zone economy disappointed. Prior to this, US statistics had indicated that activity remained stable. With markets already putting in a roughly 77% possibility for a cut of at least 25 …

Gold prices surged to a new record high in Asian trading, fueled by optimism surrounding recent U.S. interest rate cuts. Investors also exhibited caution ahead of a series of economic events this week, which further supported the yellow metal’s rise. Spot gold climbed 0.3% to reach a historic high of …

  Fed’s Aggressive Rate Cut Signals a New Era Last week, the Federal Reserve made a significant move by cutting its policy rate by a substantial 0.5%. This marked a significant departure from its previous stance of aggressive rate hikes aimed at curbing inflation. The larger-than-expected cut signals a critical …

Gold prices edged higher in Asian trading on Friday, supported by a weaker dollar following the Federal Reserve’s aggressive interest rate cut. The move has bolstered optimism for more rate reductions, driving demand for the precious metal as a hedge against currency weakness and economic uncertainty. Gold Reacts to Fed’s …

The Federal Reserve’s recent decision to lower interest rates has sent ripples through the financial markets, sparking a surge in stock prices. While the move has initially been welcomed by investors, its long-term implications remain uncertain. Let’s delve deeper into the potential impacts of this rate cut on the economy …

Fed Chair Jerome Powell explains the decision to cut the policy rate, federal funds rate, by 50 basis points to the range of 4.75%-5% after the September meeting and responds to questions in the post-meeting press conference.Key quotes:“Housing market is frozen in part due to higher rates.”“As rates come home, …