Fundamental Analysis

Currency Futures Falter as Williams Bucks Rate Cut Expectations

On Friday, currency futures pulled back from recent highs as Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams opposed market expectations for a rate cut. At the same time, the dollar strengthened. However, it still had its worst weekly performance in a month. Dollar risk reversal (Source: Bloomberg) The dollar’s decline last week followed Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Gold Hits 10-Day Highs Amid a Dovish Fed

On Thursday, gold prices reached a 10-day high after the Fed indicated that it was done with rate hikes and looking at the possibility of rate cuts. The Fed’s dovish shift, communicated during Wednesday’s FOMC meeting, led to expectations of more aggressive rate cuts. The market responded positively, boosting gold prices. Demand for gold went Read More…

Fundamental Analysis

Equities Hit Yearly Highs with Fed Rate Cut Expectations Intact

On Tuesday, US equities reached new yearly highs as the latest inflation figures had minimal impact on expectations regarding the Federal Reserve’s rate cut timing.  US consumer inflation (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics) The November Consumer Price Index (CPI) matched economist estimates with a 3.1% annual increase. At the same time, core prices, excluding volatile Read More…