Fundamental Analysis

Equities Rally as Rate-Cut Hopes Fuel Market Momentum

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…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Rally on Growing Pressure for Fed Easing

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
Fundamental Analysis

Interest Futures Rally as Fed Rate Cut Bets Soar After Dismal US NFP

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…

Crude Oil Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Oil Extends Losses on Fresh Supply Worries

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…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Dragged Lower by Dell, Nvidia, NFP Looms

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…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Edge Higher as Fed Cut Bets Stay Strong

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…