U.S. stocks traded flat on Monday, consolidating after last week’s gains as investors awaited further signals regarding the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy outlook. Wall Street’s major indices recorded their best week so far in 2024, as recent positive data eased fears of a possible recession. The S&P 500 index gained nearly 3.9%, posting its best […]
Dollar Gains Bearish Momentum, Pound Reaches One-Month Highs
The U.S. dollar fell ahead of the release of the Federal Reserve’s July monetary policy meeting minutes and Chairman Jerome Powell’s upcoming speech at Jackson Hole near the end of the week. Dollar Downtrend Begins To Gain Momentum The minutes, which will be released on Wednesday, and Jerome Powell’s speech on Friday are likely to […]
EUR/USD The Pair is Moving Towards the 1.1050 Level
The EUR/USD extended its gains for the second session in a row, reaching the 1.1030 level during Asian trading on Monday. The pair’s rise could be due to the increased likelihood of an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September. Last week, U.S. economic data revealed that retail sales beat estimates, while the […]
Copy Trading: What You Need to Know Before Diving In
Copy trading is a well-known method of trading in the financial markets because it involves replicating the movements of an experienced trader. However, before you consider using it, there are several things you should know. While watching and learning from an expert may offer many benefits, market risks will not disappear simply by copying trades. […]
U.S. Inflation Slows in July to 2.9%, Bitcoin Dips Below $61,000
U.S. inflation showed signs of slowing in July, aligning with economists’ estimates and paving the way for a possible interest rate cut. The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI), a widely analyzed measure tracking the cost of a broad basket of goods and services, increased slightly by 0.2% month-over-month in July, leaving the 12-month inflation rate […]
U.S. Stock Markets Rise on Positive CPI Data
U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday as investors digested the latest consumer inflation data amid expectations that the Federal Reserve will ease its monetary policy stance next month. CPI Data Expected to Support Rate Cut Expectations U.S. consumer prices rose less than estimated on an annual basis in July, with the consumer price index increasing by […]
U.S. Inflation Rose Less Than Expected in July, CPI Increased by 2.9% Annually
U.S. consumer prices increased in July at a slower-than-expected annual rate, raising the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will begin to cut interest rates at its next scheduled meeting in September. The Labor Department’s consumer price index (CPI) rose by about 2.9% last month, slowing slightly from 3.0% in June. Economists had estimated that the […]
Dollar Awaits CPI, Pound Falls
The U.S. dollar stabilized on Wednesday, benefiting from the previous night’s weakness ahead of the release of the July Consumer Price Index, while the British pound weakened following benign inflation data. Dollar Slides on CPI Expectations The U.S. dollar retreated on Tuesday after the Producer Price Index (PPI) for July came in below expectations, prompting […]
EUR/USD: The pair moves amid dollar weakness
EUR/USD rose on Tuesday, supported by a broad-based weakening in U.S. dollar bids as U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) inflation appeared to be cooling faster than expected. Traders continue to await EU Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth figures, due in early European trading hours on Wednesday. Meanwhile, investors will turn their attention to upcoming U.S. […]
U.S. Wholesale Inflation Moderated in July, Sign of Easing Price Pressures
U.S. wholesale price increases slowed in July, indicating that inflationary pressures are moderating as the Federal Reserve (Fed) moves closer to potentially cutting interest rates, expected early next month. The Labor Department reported Tuesday that its Producer Price Index (PPI), which tracks inflation before it reaches consumers, rose 0.1% from June to July and 2.2% […]