Fundamental Analysis

Equities Edge Higher Within a Downtrend

The Fed may increase interest rates by a half-point in March. Figures revealed that orders of core durable goods in the US rebounded in January. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reached a new trade agreement with the EU. Despite continued fears over impending interest rate hikes to contain stubbornly high inflation, US equities managed to Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Dollar Holds Seven-Week High After More Positive Data 

The dollar maintained a seven-week high after new data showed continued strong inflation. The US PCE price index increased 5.4% in the 12 months that ended in January. BOJ’s Ueda emphasized that the central bank must maintain low-interest rates. The US dollar on Friday maintained a seven-week high as new data showing continued strong inflation Read More…

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Fundamental Analysis

Gold Prices Slide on Upbeat US Jobless claims

Gold prices fell to their lowest level in two months. US unemployment benefit claims surprisingly decreased last week. Markets are preparing for the release of the PCE price index for January. Gold price fell on Thursday after the US released upbeat economic data. The prices fell to their lowest level in around two months after Read More…

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Fundamental Analysis

US Dollar Strength, Rising Inventories Push Oil Prices Lower

Investors are concerned that rate hikes will pressure economic growth and fuel demand. A stronger dollar raises the cost of oil priced in dollars for holders of other currencies. The amount of US oil stockpiles increased by 9.9 million barrels last week. On Wednesday, oil prices dropped by $2 a barrel to their lowest level Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

US Business Activity Expands, Equities Decline

The Dow Jones Industrial declined, wiping out its gains for 2023. Business activity in the United States crossed back to expansion in February. Business activity in the economies of France and Germany is once again expanding. Major US equities plummeted on Tuesday as investors believed that a gain in the US economic activity in February Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Risk Sentiment Improves Ahead of Fed Minutes

US markets were closed for the Presidents’ Day holiday, reducing volatility. The STOXX 600 in Europe increased by 0.1%. Investors are awaiting the core personal consumption expenditures index, the Fed’s favored inflation gauge. Global equities prices increased slightly on Monday during the London trading session as a US holiday dampened volatility ahead of the most Read More…