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Dollar Gains on Hawkish Fed Outlook

Dollar Gains on Hawkish Fed Outlook

After digesting Jerome Powell's comments following the FOMC interest rate decision on Wednesday, the dollar erased all its losses from the soft CPI reading, continuing its upward trajectory. The hawkish outlook from the Fed stimulated dollar strength against its peers, while the bullish momentum in equity markets was hindered by the prospect of prolonged high interest rates.
PU Prime | 1 day ago
Dollar Calm ahead of FOMC Minutes

Dollar Calm ahead of FOMC Minutes

The dollar index steadied in the last session, trading above the $105 mark, ahead of the highly anticipated FOMC meeting minutes. Market expectations are leaning towards a more hawkish stance from the U.S. central bank due to a tight labour market.
PU Prime | 3 days ago
NFP Shocks Market, Triggers Dollar Surge

NFP Shocks Market, Triggers Dollar Surge

Last Friday's U.S. Nonfarm Payroll (NFP) report rattled financial markets with a significantly higher-than-expected reading, far surpassing both market expectations and the previous month's figures. The robust job data dashed hopes for an early rate hike from the Federal Reserve.
PU Prime | 5 days ago
Market Awaits for Crucial NFP

Market Awaits for Crucial NFP

All eyes are on today’s Nonfarm Payroll (NFP) and U.S. unemployment rate data, which could be the final piece of the puzzle for the Federal Reserve's rate cut decision this year.
PU Prime | 8 days ago
Gold prices reach 2368 USD amid speculation of Fed rate cuts

Gold prices reach 2368 USD amid speculation of Fed rate cuts

Gold prices climbed to 2368 USD per troy ounce on Thursday, continuing the upward momentum for the second session. This surge comes as market expectations adjust to the likelihood of future interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, fuelled by recent employment data.
RoboForex | 9 days ago
Oil Plummet on U.S. Crude Inventory Surge

Oil Plummet on U.S. Crude Inventory Surge

Oil prices experienced their steepest decline of 2024, dropping over 5%, following the release of the American Petroleum Institute (API) weekly crude data, which revealed an unexpected inventory build-up exceeding 4 million barrels. This surprise data, coupled with OPEC+'s decision to increase oil supply in the fourth quarter, exerted significant downward pressure on prices.
PU Prime | 10 days ago