Interest futures wallowed near weekly lows as markets lowered the Fed rate cut expectations for next year. This shift came after US inflation data revealed a pause in the downtrend. At the same time, market participants expect the incoming Trump administration to make policy changes to boost economic growth and inflation. Interest futures have had Read More…
Oil prices rallied on Wednesday as supply concerns overshadowed demand concerns. Meanwhile, the recent efforts to boost China’s economy have supported prices. At the same time, US inflation figures came in line with estimates, solidifying bets for a December Fed rate cut. Market participants worried about supply on Wednesday after the European Union agreed to Read More…
Building on the November 25 analysis, where we saw a potential Head and Shoulders (H&S) forming, the updated chart tells a different story. The $2,542.3 “Last Support” held firm, and price action has invalidated the H&S pattern, leading to a false alarm on the formation. The bullish momentum has pushed prices back toward $2,707.6, so Read More…
Gold prices steadied after reaching a two-week high on Tuesday due to rising geopolitical tensions and expectations for a December Fed rate cut. The rally pause came as market participants awaited the US inflation report. The war in Gaza escalated this week as Israel struck several parts of the region, killing many people. Although there Read More…
Equities fell on Monday, led by a decline in tech stocks like Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices. Meanwhile, market participants were cautious as they eagerly awaited the US consumer inflation report for more clues on the outlook for US monetary policy. Nvidia fell 2.5% after reports that China was investigating the company for violating antimonopoly Read More…
Currency futures eased on Friday as the dollar rose after a mixed nonfarm payrolls report. At the same time, a US consumer sentiment report revealed higher expectations for inflation, boosting the dollar. However, the trend slowly reversed on Monday as the focus shifted from employment to the upcoming US consumer inflation figures. Data on Friday Read More…
