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Gold Prices at Crossroads: PCE Inflation Data Looms Large
Gold prices take a breather in proximity to a seven-month high, with attention turning to PCE inflation data. Gold prices ...

U.S. Consumer Confidence Soars: Housing Prices Hold Strong
Consumer confidence in the United States sees a resurgence, while housing prices maintain an upward trend. In November, U.S. consumer ...

Black Friday Anticipation: October Retail Falls 0.2%
October retail sales in Australia decline as consumers hold out for Black Friday. Australian retail spending took an unforeseen dip ...

Dow Futures: Inflation Data and Black Friday Sales Influence Market Sentiment
"Dow Futures Pull Back as Attention Shifts to Inflation Data and Black Friday Sales" U.S. stock futures dipped on Monday ...

Germany’s Economic Slowdown: Insights from Q3 2023
In the third quarter, Germany's economy slightly declines. Germany's economy contracted marginally in the third quarter when compared to the ...

US Housing Market Struggles: October Records Lowest Sales in 13 Years
US existing-home sales fall to a record low of over 13 years, while prices accelerate. In October, existing home sales ...

OPEC Meeting Sparks WTI Oil Traders’ Anxiety
This week's oil prices are rising as markets prepare for OPEC's output cuts. WTI Oil traders prepare for potential headline ...

Week in Review: US Dollar’s Tumble to 103.90 Amid Economic Data
The US Dollar concludes its most challenging week since July as investors place their bets on a Federal Reserve leaning ...

UK Retail Sales in October: A 0.3% Decline Sparks Economic Concerns
Retail Sales Decline in the UK: A Deep Dive into October's Economic Warning. The UK faced an unexpected blow to ...

Gold Prices Hold Steady Amid Dollar Strength – Capital Street FX
Gold prices maintain intraday gains but stay below a one-week high as the US Dollar strengthens. On Thursday, gold prices ...

Japan’s Q3 GDP Contracts: Economic Slowdown Amidst Rising Inflation
Japan's Q3 GDP contracts more than expected as sticky inflation weighs. The Japanese economy contracted beyond expectations in the third ...

US Jobless Claims Decline: Bright Spot Amidst Economic Uncertainty
New US Jobless Claims: Navigating Trends and Expert Insights. The U.S. job market is navigating a delicate balance as fresh ...

Gold Dips to October Lows Pre-Fed Speech by Powell
Gold Drops to its Lowest Level Since October 18, Ahead of Fed Chair Powell's Speech. Introduction The glittering allure of ...

Oil Prices Plummet 4% to Lowest Since July: Factors and Implications
Oil Drops 4% to Its Lowest Level Since July on Demand Concerns and a Strong Dollar. Introduction On Tuesday, oil ...

U.S. Dollar’s Comeback: Trade Data & Fed Outlook
The U.S. Dollar: A Modest Recovery in Anticipation of Key Events. Introduction The U.S. Dollar (USD) has been making headlines ...

Disney Q4 23: Streaming Business Challenges and Revenue
The Week Ahead: UK Q3 GDP, China Trade, ARM Holdings, and Disney Results. In this article, we'll take a closer ...

Apple’s Stock Stumbles: Cautious Holiday Outlook Unsettles Investors
Apple's Stock Price Decline: Cautious Holiday Quarter Outlook Outweighs Earnings Beat Introduction Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) recently released its fiscal ...

Oil Prices Rally 1% Following Federal Reserve’s Rate Stance.
 Crude oil prices increased by 1% after Fed rates unchanged. Oil prices rose by 1% on Thursday, marking a turnaround ...

ADP Report: US Private Payrolls Miss Expectations
Private Payrolls in the US for October Fall Short of Anticipated Figures - ADP. In October, the United States witnessed ...

BP’s Q3 Disappointment: Earnings and Stock Decline
BP's Stock Decline: Q3 Profit Falls Short Due to Gas Sector Woes Introduction In a recent turn of events, BP ...

Q3 GDP Contraction: German Economy in the Spotlight.
German Economy Sees Slight Contraction in Q3: What's Behind the Numbers? Introduction The German economy, often regarded as the powerhouse ...

Tokyo’s October CPI Inflation Surpasses Expectations – BOJ Meeting Insights
Tokyo's October Inflation Surpasses Expectations: BOJ Meeting in Focus. The Japanese capital, Tokyo, is making headlines as its Consumer Price ...

Rising Oil Prices Drive Q3 Inflation in Australia
Australia's Q3 (CPI) Inflation Exceeds Projections: RBA Hike in Focus. In recent months, Australia's economic landscape has witnessed a significant ...

US Dollar Weakens, Boosting Natural Gas: Technical Analysis
Natural Gas Prices Soar Over 1% as Markets Reset. In the ever-fluctuating world of commodities, Natural Gas prices have recently ...

10-Year U.S. Treasury Yield Crosses 5% – What It Means for You
Ten-year U.S. Treasury Yield Hits 5%: What It Means for the Economy. Introduction The financial world was abuzz on Monday ...

Microsoft Q1 24 – Earnings Report Analysis
The Week Ahead - ECB Rate Decision, US Q3 GDP, Amazon and Microsoft Earnings. The upcoming week is set to ...

Oil Prices Surge Amid Gaza Tensions – Capital Street FX
Oil is poised to achieve a second consecutive weekly increase due to concerns about escalating tensions in Gaza. In recent ...

US Dollar Index Wavers Amid Economic Uncertainty and Political Hurdles
The US Dollar: Facing Challenges Amid China's September Sell-off of US Treasuries. Introduction In the fast-paced world of international finance, ...

Brent Crude Reaches $93 Amid Middle East Supply Concerns
Middle East Conflict Heightens Supply Concerns, Causing Brent to Hit $93. The Middle East, a region often at the epicenter ...

New Zealand’s Q3 CPI Inflation Analysis – Capital Street FX
Q3 CPI Inflation in New Zealand Eases, Less Hiking Pressure on RBNZ. Introduction In the third quarter of the year, ...

US Consumer Sentiment Declines Amid Rising Inflation
US Consumer Sentiment Declines, Dollar Supports Fight Against Inflation. In recent times, the landscape of consumer sentiment in the United ...

Gold Price Surge: Factors Behind Gold’s 2-Week High
Weekly Gold Price Forecast: Declining US Yields and Escalating Tensions Point to Further Gains. Gold, often considered a safe-haven asset, ...

Fed Rate Hike Speculations Impact US Dollar Index’s Weekly Performance
US Dollar Index Retreats from Weekly High; Fed Rate Hike Bets Should Limit Deeper Losses In the ever-fluctuating world of ...

Oil Prices Decline as US Stockpiles Surge – Capital Street FX
Oil Declines Further on US Stock Build, Easing Supply Concerns. In recent days, oil prices have experienced a notable decline, ...

ECB Survey: Eurozone Inflation Predictions Slightly Above Target
Euro Zone Consumers: Understanding the Ongoing Battle with Inflation. In today's ever-changing economic landscape, consumers in the Eurozone are keeping ...

Market Watch: Oil Prices React to Israel-Gaza Conflict
Oil Falls on Investor Caution Amid Middle East Turmoil. In the ever-volatile world of oil markets, a sudden shift in ...

Gold’s Soaring Rally to $1,850 Amidst Crisis – Capital Street FX
Gold Extends to Strong Daily Gains Near $1,850: A Closer Look at Geopolitical Tensions and Market Impacts In the ever-evolving ...

Dollar Soars, Gold Declines in September – Capital Street FX
September Jobs Report: Payrolls at 336,000; Gold and US Dollar Take Different Paths. Introduction The latest labor market report for ...

Gold Price Plummets Below $1,840: Factors and Future Projections
Gold Drops Below $1,840: Factors Behind the Precious Metal's Decline. In the world of finance, few assets are as revered ...

Oil Prices Rise 2% Weekly on Tight U.S. Supply and Robust Chinese Demand
Oil Heads for 2% Weekly Gain on Tight U.S. Supply and Strong Chinese Demand Introduction The world of oil trading ...

Eurozone Inflation: Impact on ECB Policy and EUR/USD Projections
Eurozone Inflation Data: Shaping ECB Policy and EUR/USD Forecast. Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of global finance, few events hold ...

Eurozone Faces Lending Woes Amid Rising Rates
Eurozone Bank Lending: Navigating the Challenges of Higher Rates. In the ever-evolving landscape of global economics, the Eurozone faces a ...

US Housing Market Makes a Comeback: Home Prices Rise in July and August
With Price Increases in July and August, the US Home Market Rebounded. The US housing market has experienced a significant ...

Bitcoin Gains Legal Status Amidst China’s Crypto Ban
Despite China's Crypto Ban, Bitcoin Is Now Legal in Shanghai. In a surprising turn of events, the Shanghai No. 2 ...

British Retail Resilience: August Sees Sales Bounce Back Despite Economic Challenges
British Retail Sales Bounce Back in August: A Sign of Economic Resilience. In the ever-fluctuating landscape of the British retail ...

Gold Prices Dip Below $1,920 Amidst Federal Reserve’s Hawkish Stance
In Advance of US Data, Gold Drops to $1,920. Introduction In the world of finance, few assets command as much ...

Oil Prices Dip Over $1 Ahead of Crucial Fed Rate Decision
Prior to the Fed Rate Decision, Oil Prices Dropped by More Than $1. Introduction In the run-up to the highly ...

US Dollar’s Recent Decline Sparks Interest Ahead of Federal Reserve Meeting
The Dollar Declines as Investors Take Profits Ahead of the FOMC Meeting. Introduction In the world of finance, every move ...

China’s Industrial Production Surges Beyond Expectations in August
China's Industrial Production Surges in August: A Closer Look. Introduction In August, Chinese industrial production experienced a remarkable upswing, surpassing ...

Oil Prices Soar to 2023 Highs Amid Tight Supply Predictions
Oil Hits 2023 Highs on Tight Supply Outlook In the ever-dynamic world of oil markets, Brent crude has taken the ...