Recent economic news and headlines have been dominated by data and concerns related to US inflation. The negative surprise of the US CPI in May caused the US dollar to rapidly revert its recent positive trend, although the hawkish stance taken by the Federal Reserve helped the USD Index (DXY) …
Read More »Fed leaves policy rate unchanged at 5.25%-5.5% as expected
The US Federal Reserve (Fed) announced on Wednesday that it left the policy rate, federal funds rate, unchanged at the range of 5.25%-5.5% following the June policy meeting. This decision came in line with the market expectation. Fed will release the revised Summary of Economic Projections (SEP), the so-called dot …
Read More »Gold Prices Steady Near Key Support Ahead of Fed Meeting and CPI Data
Gold prices held steady in Asian trade on Wednesday, hovering around the crucial $2,300 support level as traders awaited further clarity on U.S. monetary policy from the Federal Reserve’s meeting and upcoming inflation data. Recent Decline and Support Level: The yellow metal has experienced a sharp decline in recent sessions …
Read More »Gold Climbs Despite Surging Treasury Yields, USD
Despite Monday’s strong US dollar, gold prices managed to recover some of the losses from last week, rising by more than 0.5%. Following Friday’s US Nonfarm Payrolls report, which showed a robust labour market with 272,000 jobs gained beyond estimates, gold is rising. On the other hand, future US inflation …
Read More »Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap: Fed Policy, Market Sentiment, Jobs Data
The financial markets displayed a mixed performance this past week, as investors navigated a confluence of economic data, central bank policy updates, and ongoing geopolitical tensions. While some sectors thrived, others took a backseat, reflecting the underlying uncertainty about the future trajectory of the global economy. Equity Markets Take a …
Read More »EUR/USD trims week’s earlier gains
Surprisingly, the US NFP numbers were far higher than anticipated. It is improbable that an additional rate decrease will follow the ECB rate cut. The European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde issued a warning that a follow-up rate drop to June’s quarter-point rate trim may not be in the …
Read More »Dow Jones rebounds after a heavy week of losses
Dow Jones rebounds from lows near 38,000.00 after heavy backslide. Market sentiment recovering as rate cut hopes rise once again. US PCE Price Index inflation cools faster than expected. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) rebounded nearly 580 points on Friday as investor sentiment turned higher after US Personal Consumption …
Read More »US stocks continue quiet trading ahead of FOMC minutes
US stock indexes are drifting around their records, with the S&P 500 remaining virtually unchanged. Target tumbled 7.4% after reporting profit for the latest quarter that fell short of analysts’ expectations, and forecasted ranges for upcoming profit fell below analysts’ estimates. Nvidia’s headline profit report will come after trading closes …
Read More »US Dollar Slightly Higher Ahead of May’s FOMC Minutes
The US Dollar Index (DXY) is currently trading near 104.80, showing minor gains during Wednesday’s American session. Despite soft inflation data reported last week, the Greenback remains resilient, thanks to cautious statements from Federal Reserve (Fed) officials.The upcoming release of the FOMC Minutes is crucial for investors seeking insights into …
Read More »Officials still cautious on Fed’s policy after April inflation report
Fed policymakers’ comments will be watched closely by investors this week. Markets see a waning probability of a Fed policy hold in September. Fed rate outlook could influence the risk mood and the US Dollar’s valuation.Fed policymakers are scheduled to deliver speeches this week as investors reassess the interest rate …
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