U.S. stock index futures traded lower on Tuesday as investors exercised caution ahead of this week’s Federal Reserve meeting, where the central bank is expected to cut rates at a slower pace of easing. Last day Dow Jones futures were down 110 points, or 0.3%, S&P 500 futures were down nearly 10 points, or 0.2%, […]
Dollar Holds Strength Before Fed Meeting, Pound Gains on Wage Data
The U.S. dollar rose on Tuesday ahead of the Federal Reserve’s final policy meeting of 2024, while sterling remained firm, buoyed by better-than-expected earnings data. The Dollar Index, which tracks the U.S. currency against a basket of six other currencies, was trading 0.2% higher at 106.740, near a three-week high. Dollar Sustains Strength Ahead of […]
Outlook for the Week of December 09 – 13
Key Points to Watch Out For: Fed to Pause in January Following last week’s data, which showed U.S. inflation slightly higher than in October, market participants are nearly unanimous in expecting the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by 25 basis points this week. However, the likelihood of a pause in January has climbed to […]
Japanese Lawmakers Call for Creation of Bitcoin Reserves and Adoption of Innovative Policies Inspired by DOGE
Japan is the most recent country to be called upon to study the feasibility of setting up a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve. This proposal comes in the wake of global interest in Bitcoin reserves gaining momentum, particularly in the wake of Donald Trump’s election victory in the United States. Japan Explores Bitcoin Reserves On December 11, […]
U.S. Stock Markets Rise in Anticipation of Federal Reserve Meeting
U.S. stocks climbed on Monday, trading in narrow ranges as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s final policy meeting of 2024. In early trading, Dow Jones futures were up about 50 points, or 0.1%, S&P 500 futures were up about 8 points, or 0.1%, and Nasdaq 100 futures increased by approximately 55 points, or 0.3%. Futures […]
Dollar Falls Before Fed Meeting, Euro Loses Ground as Well
The U.S. dollar declined on Monday, although it stayed near a three-week high ahead of the Federal Reserve’s final policy meeting of the year. Meanwhile, the euro lost ground following data showing mixed regional economic activity. The Dollar Index, which tracks the U.S. currency against a basket of six other currencies, traded 0.1% lower at […]
Daily Technical Analysis EUR/USD: The Pair Holds at 1.0500 Level Ahead of Fed Decision
The EUR/USD started the week with further gains, trading near 1.0520. This rise could suggest a weakening U.S. dollar, driven by soft U.S. Treasury yields ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision scheduled for Wednesday. The Fed is widely expected to announce a 25 basis point rate cut at its final monetary policy meeting […]
Fundamental Analysis: A Key to Smarter Trading Decisions
Fundamental analysis, a cornerstone of trading strategies, extends beyond its traditional association with stock markets. It’s a powerful tool for navigating currency trading, CFD trading, and even short-term strategies. By analyzing financial and economic indicators, traders gain deeper insights into asset values and market movements. This approach empowers investors to uncover hidden opportunities, manage volatility […]
Microsoft Rejects Bitcoin: Shareholders Decline Proposal to Allocate Cryptocurrency to Treasury
Microsoft is not ready to incorporate Bitcoin into its corporate treasury, as shareholders voted against a proposal influenced by Michael Saylor’s recommendations and the success of his company, MicroStrategy. The tech giant, best known for its Windows operating system, has opted not to invest in Bitcoin. During a shareholder meeting on Tuesday, Microsoft’s partners voted […]
Today’s Stocks to Watch: Oracle and Sony
Key Points To Watch Out For: General Motors (GM): Cancellation of Robotaxi Program Boosts Shares General Motors announced the cancellation of its Cruise robotaxi program after nearly a decade of development and a $10 billion investment. This decision led to a pre-market rise of more than 1% in GM shares as the company redirects resources […]