Interest Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Interest Futures Rally as Investors Gear Up for the US Employment Report

Interest futures ended higher on Thursday as investors positioned themselves ahead of the monthly US employment report. However, prices fluctuated during the session as rate cut expectations kept changing. US initial jobless claims (Source: Labor Department) The US released data showing higher-than-expected employment claims. These figures indicated easing conditions in the labor market, supporting Fed Read More…

Crude Oil Futures
Fundamental Analysis

Oil Prices Surge to 5-Month Highs Amid Growing Supply Concerns

Oil prices closed at a 5-month peak on Wednesday due to supply concerns. Geopolitical tensions escalated while OPEC member countries agreed to continue with output cuts. Consequently, investors worried that the market would become tighter. WTI (Source: NYMEX) The wars in Gaza and between Russia and Ukraine have contributed to a lot of supply distractions Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Gold Prices Rally Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

On Tuesday, gold prices rallied to a new high on safe-haven demand amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. Prices rose despite an increase in Treasury yields after upbeat US data.  Gold rallies (Source: Bloomberg) Tensions in the Middle East and between Russia and Ukraine have pushed some investors to hedge against any escalation affecting other markets. At Read More…

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Fundamental Analysis

Equities Retreat as Manufacturing Data Alters Rate-Cut Outlook

Equities fell on Monday as investors lost confidence in a June Fed rate cut due to upbeat manufacturing data. Notably, most sectors in the S&P 500 closed the day lower, except energy. This sector gained with oil as the demand outlook improved after upbeat manufacturing data from the US and China.  US rate-cut bets (Source: Read More…