Bitcoin plummeted as the market reacted to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. On a macroeconomic level, crypto-asset markets have been shaken by the escalation of geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel, challenging the notion of ‘Uptober’ and raising doubts about the role of digital assets like cryptocurrencies during global crises. As the conflict […]
Market Highlights for the Week: Inflation, Gold, and the Fed
Key inflation data and speeches from several Federal Reserve policymakers will be closely monitored by investors following last week’s significant rate cut. PMI data will offer insights into the global economy’s strength, while gold prices remain near record highs. Here’s what to watch in the markets this week. Inflation The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, […]
Market Highlights for the Week: Fed, Retailers, Earnings
This week will be critical for the markets, with the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, key data on retail sales and real estate, and earnings reports from companies such as FedEx and Lennar. The Bank of Japan will also unveil its monetary policy, adding an international component to the economic decisions that investors will be watching closely. Fed Interest Rate Decision […]
U.S. Stocks Fall After Heated Harris-Trump Debate, CPI Data in Focus
U.S. stocks fell on Wednesday as investors analyzed the outcome of a heated debate between U.S. presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris and awaited the release of new U.S. inflation data, which could influence the Federal Reserve’s upcoming monetary policy decision. The benchmark S&P 500 index and the tech-heavy NASDAQ Composite advanced in the […]
U.S. Stock Markets Fall in Cautious Mood Ahead of Friday’s Jobs Report
U.S. stocks futures fell on Tuesday, with investors returning from the long weekend cautiously ahead of the release of key labor market data. Attention Focuses on the Labor Market Investors are returning from the Labor Day holiday to a crucial week for U.S. markets, with high expectations for upcoming labor market data, most notably Friday’s […]
Market Highlights for the Week: Rates, Market, Oil
Friday’s August employment report will focus attention on the short holiday week as markets anticipate the Federal Reserve to start cutting rates later this month. Meanwhile, the Bank of Canada is set to implement another rate cut, oil prices will remain under pressure, and China will release new manufacturing data. Here is a look at […]
Outlook for the Week of August 26-30
Key points to watch out for: Will the ECP’s Moderate Inflation Expectations Fall Short? The European Central Bank’s moderate inflation expectations might not be met, raising concerns among investors. As the Federal Reserve prepares for its long-awaited moderate turn, markets are anticipating the first rate cut of this cycle at the September 17-18 meeting. However, […]
Market Highlights for the Week: Nvidia, Inflation, Gold
The rally in U.S. markets will come under scrutiny this week when chip manufacturing giant Nvidia’s (NVDA) results are released. U.S. inflation data is likely to bolster expectations for long-awaited rate cuts, while the Eurozone and Australia will also release inflation data that will influence the path of interest rates. Here is a summary of […]