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Gold Overbought as Key US Data Looms
Gold’s 4-hour RSI has climbed above 70, indicating overbought conditions and suggesting caution for buyers. A corrective move could see prices test support around $2,613. This week, gold markets face two major US economic releases following the Federal Reserve’s surprise 50-basis-point rate cut last week. U.S. GDP data is due Thursday, followed by Core PCE…
24 September 2024
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Fed Decision Looms as Markets Debate 25 vs. 50 bp Cut
Investors are bracing for one of the most finely balanced Federal Reserve meetings in recent memory, with the CME FedWatch tool showing an even split between expectations for a 25-basis-point or a 50-basis-point rate cut. The decision will be announced on Wednesday, with markets preparing for heightened volatility. Case for a Bigger Cut Former New…
16 September 2024
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U.S. Job Growth Revised Downward, Adding Pressure on the Dollar and Federal Reserve
A recent revision by the Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that U.S. job growth for the year ending March 2024 was significantly weaker than initially reported, with 818,000 fewer jobs added—a downward adjustment not seen since 2009. This substantial revision suggests that the labor market has cooled more rapidly than previously anticipated. The revised…
22 August 2024
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USD/JPY Poised for Rally Amid Potential Fed Policy Shift at Jackson Hole
Credit Agricole is forecasting a potential rally in USD/JPY, driven by shifts in market expectations following Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s upcoming speech at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium. The bank suggests that traders may need to adjust their outlook on the Fed’s rate-cut trajectory, depending on Powell’s tone. Current market data, as indicated…
21 August 2024
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All Eyes on Powell’s Jackson Hole Speech as Markets Seek Clues on September Rate Cut
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s upcoming address at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium is set to be the highlight of the event, with market participants eagerly awaiting any hints about a potential interest rate cut in September. Traders are keenly anticipating Powell’s speech, wondering whether he will use this platform to signal a forthcoming…
16 August 2024
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Gold Dips Below $2,400 Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Market Uncertainty
Key Points: Gold prices fall below $2,400 despite rising geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran. Investors focus on upcoming U.S. Initial Jobless Claims data for labor market insights. Central banks in Asia, including China, have halted gold purchases, adding to market pressure. Key technical support levels may determine gold’s near-term movement. Gold prices have slipped…
08 August 2024
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Red Monday: Calls for Emergency Fed Rate Cut Grow
U.S. stocks suffered their worst day since 2022 on Monday, with the S&P 500 dropping 3.0%, the Nasdaq falling 3.4%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunging by 1,033 points. All sectors ended in the red, with mega-cap tech stocks hit hardest—NVIDIA dropped as much as 15% during the day before recovering slightly to close…
06 August 2024
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Central Banks Face Critical Week of Decisions
Key Points: Central banks are under pressure ahead of significant decisions. The Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) decision is highly unpredictable. The Federal Reserve (Fed) is expected to maintain current rates. The Bank of England’s (BOE) decision is closely contested. The upcoming week is crucial for central banks as the Bank of Japan (BOJ), Federal Reserve…
30 July 2024
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Markets Brace for Central Bank Decision Marathon
This week brings a major central bank lineup, with decisions from the Bank of Japan, Federal Reserve, and Bank of England all set to arrive within a 32-hour window, keeping market activity subdued in anticipation. The Bank of Japan’s decision is the most unpredictable, with market sentiment split between a 60% chance of a…
30 July 2024
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Will GBP/USD Follow the 100-MA Trend Amid Key Economic Reports?
GBP/USD traders are closely monitoring the UK’s July Manufacturing and Services PMI, as well as key U.S. economic reports, including the Q2 2024 GDP and the PCE Price Index. The decline in inflation in June suggests that the Fed’s efforts to control prices are effective, possibly leading to rate cuts in September. However, markets are…
25 July 2024
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Anticipation Builds for Bitcoin 2024 Conference Amid Ethereum ETF Launch
Spot Ethereum ETFs are set to go live this week, increasing market volatility as the SEC finalizes updates on these products. ETH/USD is expected to experience heightened volatility, with the launch scheduled for Tuesday, according to Bloomberg. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is poised to finalize updates on these products today. Ethereum ETFs…
23 July 2024
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Market Turbulence: CrowdStrike Outage and Biden’s Withdrawal Shake the Scene
A significant outage attributed to a CrowdStrike update led to widespread disruptions and an 11.1% drop in its stock price. In a surprising political move, President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s nominee. Key Points: Stock Decline: CrowdStrike’s stock dropped by around…
22 July 2024
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