Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Take a Dive Following US Jobs Report

Currency futures fell on Friday after the US jobs report. The dollar rose against the euro and Japanese yen due to a robust August jobs report, despite some concerning signs. US payrolls (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics) In August, employers added 187,000 jobs, beating the expected 170,000 increase. However, July’s data was revised downward to Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Gold Dips as Fed Rate Outlook Remains Unchanged

Gold declined on Thursday, marking another month of losses. As-expected US inflation figures and weaker job data reinforced the anticipation that the Federal Reserve will maintain interest rates at their current levels throughout this year. The price of gold settled down by 0.36% at $1,965.9 per ounce, concluding the month with a 2.16% decrease, marking Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Soar Amid Gains in 3M and Goldman Sachs

Equities rallied on Monday, driven by gains in 3M and Goldman Sachs. Moreover, the focus was on upcoming inflation and jobs data, pivotal for insights into the Federal Reserve’s interest rate trajectory. All three leading stock indices saw increases.  Investors processed recent remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, suggesting the need to raise interest rates Read More…