There is renewed optimism about China easing COVID-19 restrictions. Markets are hoping the recent signs of a slowing US economy will allow the Fed to ease monetary policy. Investors are closely watching the US midterm elections with republican senators in the lead. US Equity Index futures prices, including the E-mini Nasdaq-100 (NQ) futures, rose as Read More…
Republicans have a roughly 70% chance of ousting Democrats from their majorities in the US House and Senate. Headline US inflation is estimated to have fallen in October to 8.0%. There is a likelihood of a US legislative impasse following Tuesday’s elections. With one cautious eye on a crucial inflation update later in the week, Read More…
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…
