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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, …

The Federal Reserve cut interest rate by 25 basis points, as widely expected to continue its monetary policy easing cycle. Fed decided, Thursday to lower the policy rate after Donald Trump won the US presidential election.Fed Chairman Powell’s remarks could provide important clues about the rate outlook. The US Dollar …

The American central bank is expected to maintain its monetary easing cycle. The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its benchmark policy rate by 25 basis points (bps) at the end of its policy meeting on Thursday, a decision that may seem a footnote given the uncertain economic terrain the …

Tuesday saw a little increase in gold prices as investors prepared for political tensions following surveys that indicated Donald Trump and Kamala Harris were tied for the U.S. presidential election, which is likely to be a contentious outcome. The price of spot gold rose 0.2% to $2,740.96 per ounce. At …

Commenting on key financial assets, in an interview with Dubai TV, Mohamed Hashad, Chief Strategist at Noor Capital and the member of the American Association of Technical Analysts, highlighted that markets are closely watching the upcoming US presidential election.Financial Assets Most Likely Affected by a Potential Trump Victory Regarding the …

The upcoming October jobs report is poised to significantly influence the trajectory of the U.S. economy and financial markets. A robust employment figure could potentially delay the Federal Reserve’s plans to ease monetary policy through interest rate cuts. Such a development would ripple through various sectors, with small-cap stocks, particularly …

In a move that aligned with market expectations, the Bank of Canada (BoC) today announced a significant 50-basis-point reduction in its key interest rate. The decision, which brings the policy rate down to 3.75%, was made at the central bank’s meeting on Wednesday.In its accompanying statement, the BoC indicated that …

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Lorie Logan suggested on Monday that the Fed may gradually lower interest rates in the future, provided the economy continues to perform as expected. She also indicated that the Fed plans to continue reducing its balance sheet.Logan highlighted the following key points:Economic Stability: The …

The ECB’s Rate Cut: A Balancing ActThe European Central Bank’s (ECB) decision to reduce interest rates by 25 basis points is a calculated move that reflects the delicate balance between combating inflation and supporting economic growth. While the Eurozone has seen a notable decline in inflation, the ECB remains cautious, …

The European Central Bank (ECB) reduced interest rates by a quarter point at its second consecutive meeting on Thursday, aiming to address sluggish inflation and weak economic growth. This marks the first back-to-back rate cut in 13 years, signaling a shift in the ECB’s policy focus from controlling inflation to …