Monthly Archives: December 2024
Soft CPI Reading, Reinforces Fed Rate Cut
Written on December 29, 2024 at 11:43 pm, by
Market Summary Yesterday’s US CPI report, which aligned with market expectations, strengthened market bets on a December Fed rate cut. The dovish Fed outlook pressured the dollar, which struggled to hold recent highs. Wall Street rallied on the news, anticipating lower borrowing costs. In the commodity market, Safe-haven gold benefited from the weaker dollar andContinue Reading
All Eye on Today’s CPI
Written on December 29, 2024 at 11:41 pm, by
Market Summary Wall Street struggled for direction on Tuesday as investors awaited the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, expected to offer critical insights into the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy outlook. A higher-than-anticipated CPI reading could strengthen the U.S. dollar and weigh on equity markets as concerns over extended tightening persist. Chinese markets, in contrast,Continue Reading
Gold Surge on Rising Geopolitical Issues
Written on December 29, 2024 at 11:41 pm, by
Market Summary Chinese equities soared as top leaders signaled more aggressive stimulus measures to revitalize the economy. The Hang Seng Index and China A50 Index both rallied over 3% in the previous session, with momentum carrying into today’s trading. Oil prices rebounded from recent lows, buoyed by China’s economic revival plans and geopolitical tensions inContinue Reading
