Interest Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Interest Futures Rebound with Lower Rate Cut Bets After a Red Day

Interest futures plunged on Thursday as upbeat US economic data boosted risk appetite. At the same time, investors moved to price a lower likelihood of a 50-bps Fed rate cut at the September meeting. However, the move reversed on Friday as the probability of a 25-bps Fed cut rose. As US inflation data solidified bets Read More…

Crude Oil Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Oil Prices Fall 1% on Higher Inventory and Demand Woes

Oil prices fell nearly 1% on Wednesday due to increased demand worries after a bigger-than-expected increase in US crude inventories. However, the move reversed on Thursday as oil traders cheered a rise in Fed rate cut expectations. Data on Wednesday revealed that US crude inventories rose by 1.4 million barrels. It was the first increase Read More…

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Dollar Index (DXY) Hits Critical Support Level

Introduction The recent decline in the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) can be attributed to a combination of factors. One of the primary reasons is a shift in market sentiment towards riskier assets. As investor confidence has grown, partly due to strong earnings reports from major companies, there has been a move away from the U.S. Read More…

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Fundamental Analysis

Gold Reaches New Highs on Softer-Than-Expected Inflation Figures

Gold prices eased slightly on Tuesday after making new highs on cooler-than-expected US wholesale inflation data. The pullback came as investors took profits after a three-session rally and continued into Wednesday. However, experts believe fundamentals support further upside for prices. Notably, gold prices have rallied since Thursday last week as recession fears eased. The turmoil Read More…

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Fundamental Analysis

Equities Edge Down Slightly After New Highs as Recession Fears Subside

Equities fell slightly on Monday but made new highs as fears of a US recession eased. At the same time, market volatility decreased as panic reduced and investors focused on the upcoming US inflation reports.  The panic and fear that caused turmoil in the US equities market have recently subsided. US policymakers have called for Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Rise as Dollar’s 3-Day Rally Stalls Amid Improved Sentiment

Currency futures rose on Friday as the dollar retreated after three sessions of gains. It extended this move at the start of the new week. Moreover, the greenback had a slightly bearish week but closed well above its lows as Fed rate cut expectations eased.  After a volatile week, the dollar eased on Friday as Read More…