Crude Oil Set for Weekly Slump as US-Iran Diplomatic Talks Extend
Crude Oil Set for Weekly Slump as US-Iran Diplomatic Talks Extend HG MARKETS: Indirect discussions held in Geneva on Thursday aimed to de-escalate tensions following a U.S. military buildup in the Middle East. While regional friction persists, statements from Omani mediators indicating “tangible progress” have calmed the markets. The parties are set to transition to […]
Loonie Stays Supported Above 1.3650 as US Tariff Concerns Linger
Loonie Stays Supported Above 1.3650 as US Tariff Concerns Linger HG MARKETS: The USD/CAD pair is trading slightly near the 1.3670 level during Thursday’s early European session, as the US Dollar weakens against the Canadian Dollar. Ongoing uncertainty surrounding US economic policies, along with renewed concerns over possible tariff hikes, is weighing on the Greenback. […]
US Dollar Index Recovers Modestly Near 97.40 Amid Ongoing Policy and Economic Uncertainty
US Dollar Index Recovers Modestly Near 97.40 Amid Ongoing Policy and Economic Uncertainty HG MARKETS: The US Dollar (USD) recovered a portion of its earlier losses, briefly stabilizing near the 97.40 level during Monday’s European session. At the time of writing, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the Greenback against a basket of six […]
Wall Street Futures Rise as Focus Shifts to Upcoming GDP and PCE Inflation Metrics
Wall Street Futures Rise as Focus Shifts to Upcoming GDP and PCE Inflation Metrics HG MARKETS: Ahead of critical reports on inflation and national output, U.S. stock index futures saw a modest uptick on Friday morning. This follows a downturn in the previous session, where Wall Street indices retreated due to geopolitical instability in the […]
Oil Prices Maintain Decline Amid Growing Optimism Over U.S.–Iran Negotiations, Reducing Supply Risk Premium
Oil Prices Maintain Decline Amid Growing Optimism Over U.S.–Iran Negotiations, Reducing Supply Risk Premium HG MARKETS: Oil prices were largely steady in Asian trading on Wednesday after posting sharp losses in the previous session, as easing geopolitical tensions reduced supply concerns and softened risk premiums. Crude benchmarks had fallen nearly 2% on Tuesday amid signs […]
Gold holds intraday losses as Fed rate cut expectations weigh on the USD.
Gold holds intraday losses as Fed rate cut expectations weigh on the USD HG MARKETS: Gold (XAU/USD) has remained under pressure on Monday morning, although it has managed to recover slightly from the day’s lows and is currently hovering around the psychologically important $5,000 level. Despite this rebound, traders are advised to exercise caution before […]
Japanese Yen Set to Record Strongest Weekly Performance in 15 Months
Japanese Yen Set to Record Strongest Weekly Performance in 15 Months HG MARKETS: The Japanese yen retreated in Asian trading on Friday against a basket of major and minor currencies, easing from a two-week high versus the U.S. dollar. The pullback was driven by corrective positioning and profit-taking, alongside renewed strength in the dollar ahead […]
Crude Prices Hold Close to Two-Week Peak on Expected US Rate Cuts, Geopolitical Concerns
Crude Prices Hold Close to Two-Week Peak on Expected US Rate Cuts, Geopolitical Concerns HG MARKETS: Oil prices held near two-week highs on Monday as investors anticipated a potential U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut this week, which could boost economic growth and energy demand. At the same time, markets kept a close eye on geopolitical […]
Solidifying Fed rate cut outlook lifts stocks, weighs on dollar
Solidifying Fed rate cut outlook lifts stocks, weighs on dollar HG MARKETS: The expectations for a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut next week are squarely at the center of market attention, as is the uncertainty surrounding the economic data that Fed officials rely on for policy decisions. With concerns about the strength of the labor […]
The American Stock Market is facing a Surge
The American Stock Market is facing a Surge HG MARKETS: U.S. stock futures (Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100) saw slight gains on Thursday, continuing the momentum from the previous day’s rally. The primary reason for the bullish sentiment is the increasing expectation that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will cut interest rates at its policy […]