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US inflation edges higher

Inflation concerns persist globally, as U.S. inflation ticks up and central bankers in Europe caution on growth and policy impacts.

13 Nov 2024, 13:53
US inflation edges higher

S&P breaks 6,000, Bitcoin tops $81K

Bitcoin: Surges past $81,000, driven by pro-crypto Trump stance and supportive lawmakers

11 Nov 2024, 07:25
S&P breaks 6,000, Bitcoin tops $81K

Trump victory ignites market surge as stocks, dollar, and yields soar

Donald Trump's victory drove US stocks, the dollar, and Treasury yields higher, as investors bet on a revival of pro-growth policies.

6 Nov 2024, 13:28
Trump victory ignites market surge as stocks, dollar, and yields soar

Trump wins: market reacts to red sweep

he U.S. Dollar strengthened significantly, rising about 1.5% as investors adjusted their positions in response to the election outcome

6 Nov 2024, 11:01
Trump wins: market reacts to red sweep

US job growth slows to lowest rate since 2020

The U.S. economy added just 12,000 jobs in October, well below market expectations of 113,000 and following downward revisions to previous months, as hurricanes and strike actions weighed on hiring across key sectors

1 Nov 2024, 14:14
US job growth slows to lowest rate since 2020

U.S. growth slows, Eurozone surprises in Q3

The U.S. economy grew by 2.8% in Q3, slightly under expectations, while strong consumer spending and a resilient job market supported growth. In Europe, Germany’s inflation rose to 2%, and Eurozone GDP grew by 0.4%, with both Germany and France exceeding forecasts.

30 Oct 2024, 14:11
U.S. growth slows, Eurozone surprises in Q3

Political shift lifts USD/JPY as Japan's ruling party loses ground

Mixed start with strong USD driven by rising yields and Fed rate cut expectations

28 Oct 2024, 05:55
Political shift lifts USD/JPY as Japan's ruling party loses ground

USD/JPY climbs, eyes on Japan's response.

Today's focus includes the US Crude Oil inventory report, ECB speeches, and major corporate earnings

22 Oct 2024, 07:19
USD/JPY climbs, eyes on Japan's response.

Gold extends record-breaking rally, China lowers rates

The People's Bank of China slashed key lending rates, with the 1-year LPR at 3.1% and the 5-year LPR at 3.6%. Meanwhile, gold prices continued their record-breaking rally, driven by rising geopolitical tensions

21 Oct 2024, 13:42
Gold extends record-breaking rally, China lowers rates

Gold's five-day winning streak continues

Gold hit a new high of $2,720 per ounce last week, reaching above $2,730 on Monday during Asian trading, marking its fifth consecutive day of gains.

21 Oct 2024, 06:17
Gold's five-day winning streak continues