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Global markets reacted strongly following the Federal Reserve’s aggressive interest rate cut of 50 basis points, setting the stage for a measured easing cycle. The move is widely seen as an attempt to guide the U.S. economy toward a soft landing after months of elevated inflation and economic uncertainty. U.S. …

The U.S. dollar weakened on Friday as uncertainty over the size of the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate cut kept investors on edge. The yen reached its highest level this year amid widespread anticipation of a significant rate cut from the Fed at its meeting next week. With the Federal …

The US Dollar has experienced a downward trend in recent sessions, primarily driven by weaker-than-expected labour market and inflation data. This decline reflects a shift in market sentiment as investors reassess the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy stance and the overall health of the US economy.Softening Labour MarketThe latest labour market …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) closed higher on Thursday, following a late-day surge. This rally was primarily driven by a softer-than-expected US Producer Price Index (PPI) report, which eased concerns about inflationary pressures and reinforced expectations for an imminent interest rate cut by the Fed. PPI Inflation Moderates: The …

A fresh batch of data eagerly awaited by markets to clarify the Federal Reserve’s future monetary policy path, eliminating uncertainty around potential interest rate cuts, their magnitude, and related factors, is the US retail sales figures.Fed rate cut expectations entered a new phase where investors, observers, and analysts alike are …

Even if oil prices have dropped recently, there are some encouraging signs that can help them rise once again in the near future. The aforementioned factors encompass geopolitical conflicts, global demand, and additional economic conditions-related factors. The negative effect from OPEC’s reduction of its forecasts of global oil demand last …

The US dollar continued its losing streak on Tuesday, marking the third consecutive day of declines. This weakening of the greenback is a direct reflection of the broader risk-on sentiment that has gripped financial markets. As investors digested recent economic data and eagerly awaited the crucial US inflation report, the …

Recent US inflation data released on Tuesday indicated a slower increase in producer prices. This has led to growing expectations that the Federal Reserve will soon lower interest rates. A weaker US dollar, resulting from these expectations, has benefited gold prices.Gold was the biggest winner following the release of the …

Dow Jones rose 300 points on Tuesday after US Producer Price Index inflation eased more than expected in July. This gave stocks a chance to breathe and sent the DJIA into 39,700.00. US PPI inflation eased to 2.2% YoY in July, falling below the expected 2.3% and further from the …

Wholesale inflation measures rises 0.1% in July, indicating that the Federal Reserve may start lowering interest rates. The producer price index (PPI), which measures selling prices producers receive for goods and services, increased 0.1% on the month, less than the 0.2% forecast. The core PPI was flat, with a rise …