Oil prices edged higher on Monday, driven by concerns over potential supply disruptions in the Middle East and optimism that the U.S. Federal Reserve’s significant interest rate cut last week would support demand. Brent crude futures for November delivery rose 22 cents, or 0.3%, to $74.71 a barrel by 0705 …
Read More »Bitcoin Extends Gains to One-Month High Amid Fed Rate Cut Optimism, Eyes More Economic Cues This Week
Bitcoin continued its upward momentum on Monday, reaching a one-month high as traders reacted positively to the Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate cut. However, trading volumes were subdued due to a market holiday in Japan and the anticipation of more economic signals in the coming days. Bitcoin rose 1.3% to …
Read More »Oil Prices Ease but Set for Second Weekly Gain Amid U.S. Rate Cuts and Lower Stockpiles
Oil prices slipped on Friday, yet they remained poised for a second consecutive weekly gain, buoyed by the Federal Reserve’s significant interest rate cut and shrinking global stockpiles. As of 10:04 GMT, Brent futures had declined by 50 cents (0.67%) to $74.38 a barrel, while U.S. WTI crude futures fell …
Read More »Bitcoin Rises to Three-Week High as Fed Rate Cut Spurs Risk Appetite
Bitcoin’s price surged to a three-week high on Friday, driven by improved risk appetite following the Federal Reserve’s significant interest rate cut. The world’s largest cryptocurrency gained momentum, rising in tandem with broader risk-driven markets like stocks. Other cryptocurrencies also posted gains, with Bitcoin leading the rally and setting the …
Read More »Bitcoin Rises After Fed’s Rate Cut, But Less Dovish Outlook Caps Gains
Bitcoin’s price surged on Thursday following the Federal Reserve’s significant interest rate cut, which signaled the beginning of a potential easing cycle. The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose by 2.9% to $61,985 by 01:41 ET (05:41 GMT), briefly reaching a high of $62,539. Despite breaking out of the long-standing $50,000 to …
Read More »Oil Prices Steady Amid Demand Concerns and Fed Rate Cut
Oil prices remained relatively unchanged on Thursday, with Brent crude futures edging up by 8 cents to $73.73 a barrel, while WTI crude futures slipped by 3 cents to $70.88 a barrel as of 0015 GMT. The market’s reaction to the Federal Reserve’s half-percentage-point rate cut was muted, with concerns …
Read More »Oil Prices Dip as Weak Economic Data Outweighs Middle East Tensions and Fed Rate Expectations
Oil prices fell on Wednesday after two consecutive sessions of gains, with weak macroeconomic data weighing on demand and offsetting concerns about supply disruptions in the Middle East. Investors were also keeping an eye on the U.S. Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision, which could have bullish implications for crude …
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 »Euro-Yen Soars Amid Mixed Economic Data
The EUR/JPY pair experienced a significant uptick, surpassing the 157.00 mark, despite a disappointing ZEW economic sentiment survey from the Eurozone and Germany. This surge was primarily driven by the strengthening US dollar against the Japanese yen, influenced by positive US retail sales data.While the Federal Reserve’s upcoming monetary policy …
Read More »Oil Prices Steady as Markets Weigh U.S. Output and Fed Decision
Oil prices held steady on Tuesday after gaining more than $1 in the previous session, as traders assessed U.S. production concerns following Hurricane Francine, alongside expectations of lower U.S. crude stockpiles and the upcoming U.S. Federal Reserve policy decision. Brent crude futures for November remained unchanged at $72.77 per barrel …
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