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The Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated on Tuesday that the US central bank is unlikely to lower interest rates at its next policy meeting, which is just two weeks away, due to the US economy’s continued strength and a “lack of progress” on inflation. Powell stated during a moderated …

Amidst rising Treasury yields, the US dollar’s upward momentum persisted, pushing it to new annual highs around 106.20. This week seems to be dominated by escalating geopolitical concerns, especially in the Middle East. Indicated by the USD Index (DXY), the US dollar held its bullish tilt and surged to new …

According to the US Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS) report released on Wednesday, the annual rate of inflation in the US increased to 3.5% in March from 3.2% in February, as shown by changes in the Consumer Price Index. This result above the 3.4% market expectation. The US Dollar gathered …

During a meeting between US Secretary Janet Yellen in Guangzhou and Beijing, the US and China are anticipated to carry on their conversation on trade and investment. To keep up the dialogue, the two nations established formal economic working groups. Additionally, Yellen’s eating of a meal prepared with hallucinogenic “magic” …

On Thursday, the Euro gained versus the US dollar, but obstacles still exist. The poor US data, which included an unexpected increase in jobless claims and a widening trade deficit that raised questions about the real state of the US economy, helped the shared currency. Treasury yields dropped as a …

The weaker US dollar and falling US Treasury yields have kept gold prices anchored around $2,300. Fed Chair Powell’s suggestion that rates might be lowered this year, if inflation keeps falling, helped the XAU/USD Index rise. US Data Lifts Gold Price Precious metals are rising even if ADP data shows …

Thursday’s trading witnessed a rare occurrence in financial markets as both US stocks and the US dollar are rising simultaneously. This phenomenon sheds light on the surge in risk-linked assets and a key safe-haven asset concurrently.This simultaneous rise is infrequent and typically result from a powerful event signaling significant influence …

The United States economy exhibited stronger-than-previously-reported growth in the fourth quarter of 2023, propelled by robust consumer spending and increased business investment in nonresidential structures, according to the latest data from the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis. Gross domestic product (GDP) expanded at an annualized rate of 3.4% in …

Although the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore is considered a significant setback, a number of experts believe that the US economy as a whole is unlikely to be severely damaged. Nonetheless, a thorough investigation of this incident’s effects is necessary.Impact on the Nation Mostly Controllable Minimal …

The US central bank raised its forecast for GDP growth in 2024 from 1.4% in its December outlook to 2.1%, this was based upon the US economy’s continued resilience against the currently high interest rates as well as the efforts by the Fed to combat inflation, so far. The US …