Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Slip as Trade Worries Hurt Risk Sentiment

Currency futures fell on Friday as risk appetite dipped, with traders awaiting the implementation of tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Meanwhile, traders also focused on developments in the talks between the US and Ukraine, which went south. However, risk appetite rebounded by Monday amid renewed hopes of a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war.  On Read More…

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Fundamental Analysis

Interest Futures Fall as Trump Holds Firm on Canada-Mexico Tariff Timeline

Interest futures fell on Thursday as the dollar, and Treasury yields rose after Trump maintained the timing for tariffs on Canada and Mexico. However, prices rebounded on Friday as market participants focused on US data and the outlook for Fed rate cuts.  After almost a month, market participants expected the US President to further delay Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Gold Prices Retreat Amid Profit-Taking and Stronger USD

Gold prices fell as investors took profits from the recent peaks, and the dollar soared amid US tariff uncertainty. Meanwhile, market participants looked forward to the US core PCE price index report for more clues on US monetary policy.  Gold has had a bearish week so far after reaching new peaks on Monday. The rally Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Oil Rebounds Mildly Amid Inventory Decline, Bearish Pressure Still Persists

The crude oil prices edged higher on Wednesday as the data from the American Petroleum Institute revealed a decline in the US oil inventories last week, helping the asset rise from 2-month lows. The Brent crude gained to $73.00 while WTI climbed to $69.00 at the time of writing. The API reported a decline of Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Struggle Amid Economic Uncertainty, Nvidia Earnings Anticipation

US equities closed mixed on Monday as investors digested geopolitical risks, economic uncertainties, and Nvidia’s upcoming earnings report. The S&P 500 dropped 0.53%, the NASDAQ fell 1.19%, while the DJIA stayed with a 0.08% gain. The equities lack directional bias following the last week’s decline with downbeat US retail sales and consumer confidence while inflation Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Rise in Wake of German Elections, Weaker Dollar

Currency futures rose on Friday as the risk sentiment remained elevated, putting pressure on the safe-haven dollar. The British pound remained the top performer as the UK’s GDP showed a sigh of relief, followed by a higher-than-expected CPI reading that could result in a slight tweak to the Bank of England’s easing policy. On Friday, Read More…