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The Fed will likely move ahead with another 25-basis point cut at its December meeting. The Federal Reserve’s last meeting in 2024 is poised to be a pivotal moment in the ongoing economic battle against inflation in the United States. As the US central bank prepares to deliver its final …

Gold prices experienced a strong rebound on Monday, rising around 1% following last week’s losses, as the U.S. dollar rally showed signs of slowing. The precious metal gained ground amid anticipation of comments from Federal Reserve officials, which are expected to provide clues on future interest rate decisions. As of …

Gold prices remained relatively unchanged on Friday, showing resilience despite the release of Retail Sales data in the United States. The precious metal, which had dipped to a two-month low the previous day, found support near its 100-day Simple Moving Average (SMA).While US Retail Sales data indicated continued consumer spending, …

Gold is currently rallying and enjoying a resurgence in price. This report traces the intricate factors driving this rally, examining both macroeconomic fundamentals and technical indicators. Gold prices surged to a new all-time high near $2,700 on Thursday, driven by a combination of factors, including heightened uncertainty surrounding the upcoming …

The US Dollar continued its winning streak, gaining for the fifth consecutive day, as markets digested recent economic data and adjusted their expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. The US Dollar Index (DXY) climbed to near 104.00, buoyed by a combination of factors. First, the European Central Bank’s (ECB) …

The US Dollar (USD) strengthened against the Canadian Dollar (CAD) on Thursday, with USD/CAD trading near 1.3755. The market is increasingly betting that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will implement a series of modest interest rate cuts in the coming months.The Fed’s dovish stance, coupled with geopolitical tensions and US election …

The Euro continued its downward spiral, hitting a new ten-week low on Monday. The currency depreciated by 0.25% against the US Dollar, breaching the 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA). This decline reflects the overall strengthening of the US Dollar and the weakening Euro.Investors are eagerly awaiting the release of the …

Stock index futures extended their decline on Thursday after U.S. inflation data for September came in higher than anticipated, raising concerns that the Federal Reserve may implement fewer interest rate cuts later this year. A report from the Labor Department revealed that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.4% annually …

U.S. stock index futures edged lower early Wednesday, with Dow Jones Futures down 42 points (0.1%), S&P 500 Futures falling 7 points (0.1%), and Nasdaq 100 Futures slipping 40 points (0.2%). This follows Tuesday’s gains, driven by a surge in technology stocks, notably Nvidia, which rose 4%. Key Developments: Fed …

U.S. stock futures continued to decline on Thursday, as rising tensions in the Middle East and the upcoming release of the official jobs report weighed on market sentiment. By 06:00 ET (10:00 GMT), Dow Futures had dropped by 125 points, or 0.3%, S&P 500 Futures were down 18 points, or …