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Dollar Holds Firm, But Will the Strength Persist?

Dollar Holds Firm, But Will the Strength Persist?

The Dollar Index remains volatile as mixed economic data sparks uncertainty around Federal Reserve policy. While stronger-than-expected CPI and job numbers initially boosted the dollar, a lower-than-anticipated PPI reading has led to speculation about a cautious Fed stance on rate cuts.
PU Prime | 2天前
Oil Prices Surge on Heightened Geopolitical Tension

Oil Prices Surge on Heightened Geopolitical Tension

Oil experienced heightened volatility in yesterday's session, with prices surging more than 3% as geopolitical risks escalated. The market reacted to reports that Israel plans to attack Iranian oil facilities, while the Houthis, a military rebel group, allegedly attacked an oil tanker in the Red Sea, raising concerns over potential disruptions to global oil supply.
PU Prime | 5天前
Gold Prices Plunge on Fed’s Hawkish Prospect

Gold Prices Plunge on Fed’s Hawkish Prospect

In commodities, gold faced heavy selling pressure, dropping to a two-week low. The prospect of a more hawkish Fed, which favours a stronger dollar, is weighing on gold prices. Oil prices also took a hit, driven by an unexpected 10.9 million-barrel build in U.S. crude inventories. Additionally, soft holiday data from China added to the negative sentiment surrounding oil prices.
PU Prime | 7天前
U.S. Jobs Report Boosts Dollar: Is a Rebound Ahead?

U.S. Jobs Report Boosts Dollar: Is a Rebound Ahead?

The Dollar Index surged to a seven-week high, driven by strong U.S. economic data, with Nonfarm Payrolls hitting 254,000 and the Unemployment Rate dropping to 4.1%. This data diminished expectations for a 50-basis-point rate cut, bolstering the dollar but weighing on gold as the stronger dollar overshadowed the metal’s safe-haven appeal.
PU Prime | 9天前
Yen Capitulates on Ishiba Dovish Tone

Yen Capitulates on Ishiba Dovish Tone

Japan's Nikkei 225 jumped at the market's open, driven by a surprise statement from new Prime Minister Ishiba, who expressed caution about another rate hike this year, citing the economy's unpreparedness. This dovish outlook fueled gains in Japanese equities. However, the Japanese Yen weakened considerably in the last session, sliding more than 2% against a strengthened U.S. dollar.
PU Prime | 13天前
Geopolitical Tension Spurs Commodity Price

Geopolitical Tension Spurs Commodity Price

Middle East tensions took centre stage in the global financial markets during the last session as Iran fired missiles at Israel, this event fueled demand for safe-haven assets, leading gold to surge by over 1%, approaching its peak.
PU Prime | 14天前
Jerome Powell Hawkish Statement Spurs Dollar

Jerome Powell Hawkish Statement Spurs Dollar

The U.S. dollar gained momentum following a hawkish statement from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, signalling that the Federal Reserve is not in a rush to accelerate rate cuts and is likely to maintain a quarter-point rate reduction in the near term.
PU Prime | 15天前