Currency futures ended the last week in a volatile fashion as traders reacted to Fed Chair Powell’s dovish remarks at the Jackson Hole Symposium. Powell emphasized that though the inflation risk remains, the Fed’s preference is to stabilize the labor market. It signaled a rate cut as early as September. His balanced but cautious tone Read More…
The US interest futures are trending with caution this week as investors attempt to reconcile slowing labor market statistics with the ongoing high inflation. Meanwhile, market participants await important cues from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the Jackson Hole Symposium. Products sensitive to the federal funds rate are still implying a high possibility of Read More…
Crude oil prices gained momentum on Thursday, weighed down by steep losses in the previous trading sessions but supported by a steeper-than-expected decline in US crude inventories, indicating strong demand in the world’s largest oil consumer. Brent crude futures added 85 cents, or 1.28%, to 67.00 a barrel, and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) added 33 Read More…
Gold recovered on Wednesday but remained near three-week lows hit on Tuesday. The rebound came as market participants awaited Fed minutes and the Jackson Hole symposium. However, the recent decline came amid a drop in expectations for Fed rate cuts. At the same time, a strong dollar has made gold expensive for foreign buyers. Gold Read More…
Equities barely moved on Monday as most market participants remained on the sidelines ahead of crucial events this week. Traders are looking forward to the Jackson Hole symposium to see the economic and policy outlooks. At the same time, major retailers are set to release their earnings reports. Monday was a slow day for US Read More…
Currency futures eased on Monday as the dollar gained ahead of a meeting between Trump and Ukraine’s Zelensky. The high-stake meeting has increased demand for the safe-haven dollar and hurt risk appetite. Meanwhile, market participants are looking forward to key events this week, including the Jackson Hole symposium. Last week, the dollar collapsed while currency Read More…
Interest futures fell on Friday as Treasury yields rebounded after Thursday’s upbeat US wholesale inflation report eased rate cut expectations. However, Fed rate cut bets remained elevated after a set of poor economic data. At the start of the week, interest futures gained after US data revealed soft consumer inflation in July. The CPI rose Read More…
Oil prices held steady on Thursday as market participants looked forward to the meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska. At the same time, a surge in Fed rate cut bets has boosted optimism about a stronger economy and robust oil demand. However, there is downward pressure from weak demand and prospects of increased oil Read More…
Gold prices rose on Thursday as the likelihood of a September Fed rate cut rose after downbeat US inflation figures. However, the move was subdued as risk appetite remained high after the US-China tariff extension. At the same time, progress in talks between Russia and Ukraine has lowered demand for safe-haven assets. Data on Tuesday Read More…
Equities ended lower on Monday as market participants prepared for the crucial US consumer inflation report. Still, there was some optimism after Trump announced an extension of the US-China trade truce for another 90 days. Equities on Monday stayed mostly on the sidelines, awaiting the US CPI report for more clues on Fed rate cuts. Read More…
