European stock markets opened cautiously higher on Wednesday as investors remained wary of escalating tensions in the Middle East while turning their attention to upcoming employment data from the Eurozone. Markets Show Cautious OptimismDespite concerns over geopolitical risks, major European indices displayed modest gains: Germany’s DAX rose by 0.1%France’s CAC …
Read More »Sterling Rebounds Following Softer US PCE Data
The Pound Sterling bounces back strongly above 1.3400 against the US Dollar after soft US PCE inflation data. The Sterling surged against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, buoyed by a surprising slowdown in US inflation. The unexpected decline in the Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index (PCE), the Federal Reserve’s …
Read More »Despite gains, bets on Fed could limit US Dollar’s uptrend
The market is still overestimating Fed easing even while the Fed is defying dovish expectations. S&P Global preliminary September PMIs came in above forecasts, indicating that the economy is still doing well. Fed representatives will make an effort to temper their dovish remarks. Amidst growing concerns of a recession, the …
Read More »Financial Markets Weekly Recap: Fed’s Pivotal Shift Triggers Risk-On
Fed’s Aggressive Rate Cut Signals a New Era Last week, the Federal Reserve made a significant move by cutting its policy rate by a substantial 0.5%. This marked a significant departure from its previous stance of aggressive rate hikes aimed at curbing inflation. The larger-than-expected cut signals a critical …
Read More »Market Drivers: US Session, September 20 US Dollar Strengthens Amidst Fed Rate Cut and Economic OptimismThe US Dollar gained momentum following the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut, reflecting growing market optimism about the US economy. The New York Fed’s Nowcast model projects robust economic growth in the third and fourth …
Read More »Gold Prices Plummet Following Fed Rate Cut
Gold prices experienced a significant decline after the Federal Reserve (Fed) announced a 50-basis point rate cut. Despite the reduction, the Fed projected the federal funds rate to reach 4.4% by the end of 2024, indicating a continued tightening stance.Rate Cut and Outlook: The Fed’s decision to lower borrowing costs …
Read More »Euro Softens on Eurozone Outlook
The Euro has experienced a decline in recent trading, primarily due to a combination of weak economic data and growing expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut. As investors digest the implications of these developments, the currency pair has come under pressure.Weakening Economic SentimentA key factor contributing to the …
Read More »Will FOMC Go Big or Small on Rate Policy?
The September 2024 FOMC meeting is poised to conclude on September 18th, with Fed Chairman Powell’s press conference following. Traders and economists are divided over the size of the rate cut, with 59% odds of a 50bps interest rate cut and 41% probability of a 25bps cut per CME FedWatch. …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, September 16
The selling sentiment that was undermining the dollar on Monday persisted, as traders continued to assign more weight to the possibility that the Fed might shock the markets by lowering interest rates by a half percentage point on Wednesday. For the third straight day, the US Dollar Index (DXY) fell, …
Read More »XAU/UDS soars to fresh record high ahead of FOMC meeting
Amid increasing speculations that the Fed would cut interest rates by a larger margin later this week, gold prices hit a record high in Asian trade, earlier on Monday. Though Trump seemed uninjured, reports of a second attempt on the Republican presidential nominee’s life reportedly increased demand for safe haven …
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