On Wednesday, oil prices fell by more than a dollar a barrel, ending a three-day rally. The drop came after economic data suggested that the US Federal Reserve may hike interest rates further. US consumer prices rose in April, potentially increasing the likelihood of higher interest rates. Global interest rate increases have worried traders about Read More…
Fundamental Analysis
Equities Dip as Investors Remain Cautious Ahead of US Inflation
US equities dipped on Tuesday as investors exercised increased caution in anticipation of the US consumer price index report. Investors were also awaiting a meeting between US political leaders to discuss the debt ceiling. The Labor Department’s consumer price index (CPI) report will come out on Wednesday, and investors will closely analyze it for any Read More…
Equities Mixed as US Inflation Report Looms
The US equities rally paused on Monday as investors shifted their focus to a key inflation reading later in the week. Throughout the day, stocks struggled for direction due to disappointing earnings from Tyson Foods and Catalent and a short-lived rebound in regional banks. Catalent Inc’s shares tumbled as the contract drug manufacturer reported lower Read More…
Currency Futures Mixed as Dollar Surges on Jobs Gain
Currency futures ended Friday mixed as the dollar rose after an upbeat jobs report. The dollar lost some of its gains made earlier versus the Euro but maintained its strength against the yen. April’s employment gains and wage growth exceeded economists’ expectations but revealed negative job revisions for March. The employment figures rose by 253,000, Read More…
Gold Surges as Investors Scramble for Safety Amid Renewed Banking Fears
On Thursday, gold continued its remarkable surge, supported by predictions for a pause in US rate hikes as US banking fears intensified a flight to the safe-haven metal. Wall Street dropped due to PacWest’s decision to look into strategic options. The news increased worries about the health of local banks and countered the optimism about Read More…
Oil Drops 5% on Economic Growth Concerns Fueled by Rate Hikes.
Oil prices fell 4% on Wednesday after the US Federal Reserve increased interest rates and as investors worried about the economy. Oil fell by 5% in the previous session, experiencing its largest daily percentage fall since early January. The Fed lifted interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday afternoon. This rate Read More…