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A Shift in the Monetary Landscape The global currency and commodity markets experienced a significant shift this week as expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut intensified. The US dollar, long considered a safe-haven asset, weakened as investors sought opportunities in other currencies and commodities.Fed’s Dovish TurnA key catalyst for …

The Federal Reserve is poised to once again wield its monetary policy tools to navigate a complex economic landscape. With growing concerns about inflation and a potentially softening labor market, a December interest rate cut appears increasingly likely. This decision will be a delicate balancing act, aimed at fostering economic …

In response to inflation that is reportedly approaching the Fed’s 2% objective, Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee spoke to newswires on Thursday about the future pace of Fed rate decreases. Key QuotesInflation is on its way down to 2%.The labor market is close to stable, full …

Gold prices continued their upward trajectory in Asian trade on Thursday, marking a fourth consecutive session of gains as escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine spurred safe-haven demand. However, the precious metal’s recovery faced headwinds from a robust U.S. dollar and uncertainty surrounding Federal Reserve rate decisions. Spot gold rose …

Bank of England Deputy Governor Dave Ramsden expressed confidence in the UK’s inflation trajectory, suggesting that a recent uptick in October’s CPI data is a temporary blip. He believes that inflation will continue to decline, allowing the central bank to maintain its easing monetary policy.Key points from Ramsden’s remarks:Inflation Outlook: …

Gold prices rallied to a one-week high on Tuesday, trading now at $2630.38, up +0.72%, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine. The Kremlin’s announcement of a revised nuclear doctrine, which views attacks from non-nuclear states backed by nuclear powers as joint attacks, sparked investor concerns. As a …

Following the election, stock indices on Wall Street saw a sharp rally, while 10-year Treasury rates increased, a sign of declining prices. The momentum changed last week, though, when Governor Adriana Kugler and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned against anticipating dramatic rate cuts. According to Powell, the US economy …

Easing labour market conditions are expected to encourage the Fed to deliver a third interest rate cut next month, even as progress in lowering inflation has stalled. Markets now see a 76% probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut by the Fed in December. Gold has plunged over $170 following the …

Headline inflation in the United States rose in October as anticipated, according to the Labor Department, drawing the attention of the Federal Reserve as it prepares for a pivotal policy meeting next month. The consumer price index (CPI), a primary measure of price growth in the U.S., increased by 2.6% …

The Federal Reserve’s anticipated 25-basis point interest rate cut on Thursday tempered the Euro’s earlier gains against the US Dollar. While the move aligned with market expectations, it shifted market focus to the Fed’s December meeting, where another rate cut is widely anticipated.The Euro, the official currency of the Eurozone, …