Interest futures eased on Friday but were set to end the week higher after a surge in Fed rate cut expectations. Inflation figures on Thursday allowed Treasury yields to recover from their recent collapse, putting pressure on interest futures. Since last week, market participants have absorbed data showing a rapid slowdown in the US labor Read More…
Oil prices eased on Thursday amid worries about oil demand and the rising risk of oversupply and a loose market. However, prices rose in the previous session as global tensions increased the risk of supply disruptions. Meanwhile, market participants are paying close attention to US economic data for clues on the outlook for Fed rate Read More…
Gold prices soared to record highs on Tuesday as geopolitical tensions sent investors scrambling for safety. A slowdown in the US economy fueled expectations of a dovish Fed, adding support to prices. Meanwhile, market participants are eagerly anticipating US consumer inflation prices for more clues on Fed rate cuts. Tuesday was a good day for Read More…
Equities gained on Monday amid optimism over looming Fed rate cuts. This enthusiasm rose after the US released a poor monthly employment report on Friday. However, there were also concerns about the state of the economy that weighed on stocks at the end of last week. Data on Friday revealed that the US economy created Read More…
Currency futures extended gains on Monday as the dollar fell amid increased pressure on the Federal Reserve to lower borrowing costs. Downbeat employment figures on Friday sent the dollar down against its peers. Meanwhile, market participants are gearing up for crucial US consumer inflation data later in the week. Dollar Index (Source: Bloomberg) The US Read More…
Interest futures rallied on Friday after US data revealed a smaller-than-expected increase in employment in August. The downbeat jobs data led to a surge in expectations for a Fed rate cut and a decline in Treasury yields. Interest futures have had a bullish week marked by a gradual increase in Fed rate cut expectations. Since Read More…
Oil prices collapsed further on Thursday as traders worried about an oversupply amid reports of another OPEC+ production boost. In parallel, downbeat US employment figures raised concerns about the state of the economy and demand for oil. WTI futures (Source: NYMEX, Bloomberg) Reports on Wednesday revealed that the members of OPEC+ were planning to boost Read More…
Equities ended lower on Monday as AI stocks like Dell and Nvidia fell. Nevertheless, stocks had another bullish month amid elevated expectations for Fed rate cuts. This week, market focus will be on US employment figures, which will continue shaping the outlook for rate cuts in the US. Nvidia dropped by 3.4% on Monday as Read More…
Currency futures edged higher on Monday as Fed rate cut bets remained elevated after Friday’s inflation figures. However, traders were cautious at the start of the week, as the US will release its pivotal monthly employment figures. Dollar monthly change (Source: Bloomberg) The dollar ended last month lower due to a surge in expectations for Read More…
Interest futures eased on Friday but were heading for a slight monthly gain after wild fluctuations. Prices have swung in August due to a big shift in the Fed rate cut outlook. At the same time, the conflict between Trump and Powell has impacted interest futures. This week, Fed rate cut expectations remained elevated as Read More…
