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    Market Analysis

    14 February 2024
    Stock Markets Tumble as Inflation Surges, Upending Fed Rate Cut Hopes and Driving Treasury Yields Higher

    On Tuesday, stock markets faced a sharp decline following unexpectedly high January inflation data, which sent Treasury yields climbing and dampened hopes for multiple Federal Reserve rate cuts this year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average recorded its worst session since …

    13 February 2024
    Forex Market Analysis: USD Strength Awaits CPI Data, Gold and Currency Insights

    CURRENCIES: US Dollar and CPI Data Release: The U.S. dollar’s movement shows uncertainty as the market awaits the crucial U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. This report, expected to indicate a slowdown in inflation to 2.9% from 3.4%, is seen as …

    13 February 2024
    Week ahead: week of economic revelations 

    As the markets recalibrate from the recent rate and dollar surge, all eyes this week turn to the US CPI and retail sales data for January, potentially marking a pivotal moment for future rate adjustments. With the Federal Reserve’s rate …

    12 February 2024
    Forex Market Analysis: USD Strength Surges, Inflation Anticipation, S&P 500 Hits Record Highs

    CURRENCIES: Gold Price Trends: Gold prices declined due to an increase in U.S. Treasury yields and a stronger U.S. dollar. Currency Market Movements: The EUR/USD and GBP/USD experienced slight drops but remained above critical technical levels. Anticipation of U.S. Inflation Data: The upcoming …

    9 February 2024
    Forex Market Analysis: Dollar Awaits CPI Report, S&P 500 Valuations Reach Historic Highs

    CURRENCIES: US Dollar and Upcoming CPI Report: DXY index rose, influenced by higher U.S. Treasury yields. Market awaits January inflation data; headline CPI expected to slow to 3.1%, core CPI to 3.8%. Higher than expected inflation could boost U.S. dollar …

    9 February 2024
    S&P 500 Nears Historic Milestone Amid Stock Futures Dip and Currency Market Shifts

    Stock futures edged lower on Thursday evening, despite the S&P 500 making headlines earlier in the day by briefly topping the 5,000 mark for the first time during intraday trading, before settling just below this historic level. This slight downturn …

    8 February 2024
    Forex Market Analysis: Gold Price Trends Await Inflation Data, S&P 500 Hits Record High

    CURRENCIES: Gold Price Trends and Influences Gold prices have been fluctuating, stuck in a consolidation phase as they await new catalysts. Upcoming U.S. inflation data could significantly influence gold’s price direction in the near term. Impact of Federal Reserve’s Monetary …

    8 February 2024
    Tech Giants Lead Surge as S&P 500 Nears Historic 5,000

    On Wednesday, the stock market experienced notable gains, propelling the S&P 500 tantalizingly close to the 5,000 mark, thanks to strong quarterly results underscoring a robust economy. The index rose by 0.82%, setting a new closing high of 4,995.06, while …

    7 February 2024
    Forex Market Analysis: USD Strength Surges, Fed’s Influence, Snap Inc.’s Revenue Struggles

    CURRENCIES: US Dollar Performance and Outlook The US dollar saw a significant boost following strong economic data and is poised for further movement based on upcoming Federal Reserve speakers’ comments. Despite a slight softening, the dollar had previously surged over …

    7 February 2024
    Stock Market Gains Amid Mixed Fed Rate Cut Expectations and Strong Earnings Reports

    On Tuesday, the stock market witnessed modest gains, driven by positive corporate earnings and the investors’ assessment of future Federal Reserve rate cuts. The S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all saw increases, with standout performances from …