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 […]
U.S. Stock Index Prices Little Changed Before the Release of Key CPI Data
U.S. stock index futures showed little movement on Wednesday, stabilizing after a downbeat session on Wall Street. Investors remained cautious ahead of the release of key inflation data that could provide insights into the Federal Reserve’s interest rate trajectory. Wall Street indexes ended Tuesday lower, weighed down by continued weakness in technology stocks following disappointing […]
Dollar Rises in View of CPI, Euro and Yuan Depreciate
The U.S. dollar strengthened on Wednesday, driven by anticipation of the November consumer inflation report. This pressure weighed on the euro and British pound, while the Chinese yuan retreated following reports that Beijing is considering measures to weaken its currency. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six other major currencies, […]