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Week ahead: Stocks climb as Fed cut odds rise
US inflation and jobs data lifted expectations of Fed rate cuts, driving US stocks to record highs. In Europe, the ECB held rates steady, with its upbeat outlook on growth and inflation tempering bets on further cuts. Meanwhile, Trump dropped his nomination of a hawkish China policy adviser, fuelling speculation he may adopt a more Continue Reading
Oil drops as focus returns to demand concerns
Oil markets face pressure as rising supply and weakening demand outweigh short-term geopolitical headlines, keeping traders focused on fundamentals like inventories and production trends. Market shifts focus to oversupply risks Oil futures fell further in early Friday trading, extending the previous session’s decline as market focus shifted back to core supply and demand fundamentals. Brent Continue Reading
Dollar Index steadies before CPI release
The US dollar is navigating a mix of economic and political pressures. Softer inflation data has lifted hopes of interest rate cuts, but uncertainty around the Federal Reserve’s independence and upcoming economic releases means the outlook remains finely balanced. Cooling PPI fuels Fed cut bets The US dollar found stability during Asian trading hours, supported Continue Reading
Australian dollar gains support from commodity strength
The Australian dollar is strengthening as shifting commodity prices, central bank signals, and geopolitical tensions shape market sentiment. While momentum is building, uncertainty around trade and policy keeps traders alert to both opportunities and risks. Shifting sentiment lifts the Aussie dollar The Australian dollar has found fresh momentum, largely thanks to a surge in key Continue Reading
Oil ticks higher amid cautious supply outlook
Oil prices remain pulled between shifting OPEC+ decisions, geopolitical risks, and uneven demand growth. With politics and policy now weighing as heavily as fundamentals, traders face a market shaped by uncertainty and rapid shifts. OPEC+ output cutback fuels price gains Oil markets edged higher on Tuesday, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) climbing to $62.58 and Continue Reading
