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Since mid-April 2024, the global oil market has been in a tug of war mode, with remarkable fluctuations, as prices continued to swing and reacted to upward and downward pressures. In order to understand this volatility, it is essential to refer to reliable data and stay informed on global developments …

This week’s statements by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen hold immense importance due to their impact on the US economy, financial markets, and public perception. Let’s dissect the context and delve deeper into why her words matter:Headline Inflation TrendsIn February, headline inflation fell to 3.2 percent year-over-year, a substantial improvement from …

Since the Fed is projected to maintain interest rates in the range of 5.25%–5.50% for the fourth consecutive meeting, no policy changes are anticipated. The news conference by Chair Jerome Powell will be crucial. Investor attention will be focused on any possible rebuttal to market conjecture about rate reductions. Financial …

US Treasury bond yields have been declining since the beginning of trading on Wall Street, after US economic data favouring the “flexible landing” scenario and that the Federal Reserve could be closer to achieving it.Ten-year US Treasury bond yields fell to 4.131%, compared to the last daily close, which recorded …

US Treasury bond yields decline on Monday from record highs this year after positive batches of US data revived hope that a “soft landing” could be achieved by the Federal Reserve.The Consumer Confidence Index issued by the University of Michigan rose this January to 78.8 points, compared to the previous …

According to US Treasury Secretary Yellen, she stated that the pessimism regarding the economy had been proven unwarranted.Yellen noted that certain surveys were starting to indicate increased optimism among Americans.Yellen described the current situation as a “soft landing”, indicating that there was no substantial impact on energy prices from the …

The dollar experienced a slight decline on Wednesday, despite remaining near its highest level in two weeks. This was supported by factors such as rising US Treasury yields and caution in risk appetite, impacting Wall Street. Trading activity was relatively thin in Asia due to the holiday in Japan. The …

The dollar faced a decline on Wednesday, reaching its lowest level in five months, while the euro touched a four-month high. Market sentiment was driven by expectations of an imminent interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. However, limited trading volume at the close of the year contributed to subdued …

Amid the Christmas holiday, the dollar grapples with consolidation efforts against a backdrop of weakened trading. Signals of declining inflation in the largest economy, the United States, contribute to the dollar’s challenges, offering the Federal Reserve room for potential interest rate cuts in the upcoming year. Concurrently, the yen maintains …

The dollar stabilized above its lowest level in over four months on Friday, with expectations centered on the release of crucial inflation data in the United States later in the day. This data may offer insights into the potential for the central bank to cut rates in the coming year. …