Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Mixed as Dollar Gains on Safe Haven Demand

Currency futures ended mixed on Friday while the dollar closed a fifth week of gains, marking its longest winning streak in 15 months. The gains were driven by a growing demand for safer assets due to concerns about China’s economy and expectations of sustained high US interest rates.  China’s economic difficulties intensified as the property Read More…

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Fundamental Analysis

Oil Prices Slide as China Concerns Overshadow US Crude Stock Decline

On Wednesday, oil prices dropped despite a significant decrease in US crude stocks. Investors were torn between concerns about China’s struggling economy and the anticipation of tighter supply in the United States. In the previous session, oil benchmarks fell more than 1%, reaching their lowest point since August 8th.  WTI and Brent futures (Source: Nymex, ICE) Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Tumble Amid Surprising Retail Sales Increase

US equities ended the day lower on Tuesday, experiencing a significant decrease in value. This drop came after retail sales data exceeded expectations, causing concerns about the possibility of higher interest rates lingering.  At the same time, major US banks faced declines due to a report indicating potential downgrades by Fitch for certain lenders. US Read More…