The US dollar declined after the October jobs report showed signs of “softening.” The unemployment rate in the US rose to 3.7% in October. Canadian jobs figures came better than expected, creating further room for the bulls. The Canadian Dollar (6C) futures prices are climbing higher as the CAD strengthens against the US dollar. The Read More…
The rising US Dollar puts pressure on gold prices after Powell’s hawkish comments. The US labor market is still showing strength despite rising interest rates. The ISM non-manufacturing PMI dropped to 54.4 in October, the lowest level since May 2020. Following hawkish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, Gold (GC) futures prices hit a Read More…
Oil prices held steady after the Fed’s rate hike as other risk assets fell. A decrease in U.S. oil inventories pointed to a rise in demand. OPEC production went down in October, raising global supply concerns. Crude Oil (CL) futures prices increased on Wednesday despite declines in other risk assets after the Federal Reserve’s fourth Read More…
The US labor market remains tight, with job vacancies rising more than expected. A tight labor market means still-high inflation dashing hopes for a Fed pivot. US industrial activity grew at its slowest pace in over 2-1/2 years in October. The prices of major equity futures indexes, including the E-mini Nasdaq-100 (NQ) futures, fell as Read More…
Investors anticipate slow-paced global rate hikes. US businesses reported poor quarterly earnings last week. Markets are holding their breath ahead of Jerome Powell’s press conference. Major equity index futures prices, including the E-mini S&P 500 (ES), continue climbing amid a broader market rebound. The Federal Reserve’s upcoming meeting could reveal how long it will stick Read More…
Economists expect the RBA to raise rates by 25bps on Tuesday. The unexpected rise in Australia’s inflation could see the RBA reconsider its smaller hikes. The RBA might be forced to raise rates by 50bps to try and keep up with the aggressive Fed. Australian dollar (6A) futures prices have been falling ahead of Tuesday’s Read More…
