The U.S. economy continues to expand in Q1 2024, with a projected 2.4% annualized GDP growth, exceeding the Fed’s non-inflationary growth rate. The IMF has raised its 2024 U.S. growth forecast to 2.7%, citing strong consumer spending and a strong labor market, which added an average of 276,000 jobs per month in Q1. Inflation is Read More…
Fundamentals To Scope The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates at its recent meeting, with no significant modifications to the statement. The Dot Plot continues to indicate three rate cuts in 2024, and economic projections have improved, with higher growth and inflation and lower unemployment. US economic data has been mixed, with CPI and NFP surpassing Read More…
Given the RSI readings showing oversold conditions on the 4-hour chart but not yet confirmed on the daily chart, traders should be cautious and confirm with additional indicators or price action before entering trades. The NASDAQ 100 is volatile, and news or economic events can have immediate impacts, so keeping abreast of such factors is Read More…
The price of gold has experienced a significant drop after failing to break through the resistance level of $2,400. This decrease in price is primarily attributed to a reduction in demand for safe-haven assets, as tensions in the Middle East, particularly between Iran and Israel, have not escalated further. US Treasury Yields on the Rise Read More…
U.S. stock index futures fell on Friday morning amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and a disappointing revenue forecast from Netflix. An Israeli attack on Iranian soil escalated concerns over regional stability. The CBOE Volatility Index climbed to its highest level in over five months as well as markets digested the news. Dow e-minis, Read More…
Bitcoin Falls Below $60,000 Following reports of an Israeli missile strike in Iran, global financial markets reacted strongly. Bitcoin fell by 5.5% in a matter of hours, dropping below $60,000. Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency, also declined, falling below $3,000 to $2,895. As geopolitical risks increased, investors moved their funds into traditional safe-haven assets, such as Read More…
