Market Analysis

Wednesday saw a notable rebound in major U.S. stock indices, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones all recording gains, despite mixed performances across sectors and continued concerns over a troubled regional bank. The positive shift in the stock …

CURRENCIES: Observations of increasing inflation and wage pressures. Limited potential for USD/JPY to rise further. Guidance on trading USD/JPY available in a complimentary guide. Economic Insights: Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Hideki Murai of Japan notes early signs of inflation and …

Stocks faced a downturn for the second consecutive session, driven by declines in major technology firms like Apple, which saw nearly a 3% drop following a report of decreased iPhone sales in China, leading the Nasdaq Composite down by 1.65%. …

CURRENCIES: US Dollar’s Uncertain Direction Ahead of Key Events The US dollar shows no clear trend as it awaits significant US events. Federal Reserve Chair Powell’s upcoming testimony to Congress is a potential volatility trigger. Technical Analysis on Major Currency …

On Monday, the stock market experienced a modest downturn, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite retracting from their peak levels despite the surge in technology stocks, fueled by the artificial intelligence boom. The S&P 500 slightly declined by …

Economic news: No notable economic releases. Earnings: Gitlab (GTLB), Stitch Fix (SFIX), ThredUp (TDUP) CURRENCIES: Gold Breakout and Market Volatility Ahead: With central bank decisions and the U.S. jobs report on the horizon, this week is poised for potential market shifts. Tuesday’s …

As we step into the week commencing March 4th, anticipation fills the financial sphere for a flurry of significant economic disclosures. Investors and policymakers alike brace themselves for a cascade of reports set to influence the Federal Reserve’s trajectory leading …

CURRENCIES: · Gold prices surged past the $2,040 mark on Thursday, hitting their highest since early February, though the rise was tempered by a strong U.S. dollar. · The uptick in gold’s value was partly driven by a drop in U.S. Treasury …

On Thursday, the Nasdaq Composite achieved a record close at 16,091.92, its highest since November 2021, driven by a surge in tech stocks, particularly those involved in artificial intelligence. This uplift in the stock market saw the S&P 500 also …

CURRENCIES: · The U.S. dollar saw a modest increase, with its strength limited by low U.S. Treasury yields, indicating market caution. · Traders are eagerly awaiting the core PCE deflator data, a key inflation metric preferred by the Federal Reserve, which could …