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Week Ahead: Rate Cuts Loom Large On Market Radar
The recent stock market rally is being fuelled less by corporate performance and more by shifting expectations around US interest rate policy. Traders are betting that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will soon be forced to step back. Figuratively for now, but perhaps literally too, as political pressure builds and the Fed navigates a narrow Continue Reading
Dollar Stumbles As Ceasefire Lifts Appetite For Risk
The US dollar extended its losses on Wednesday, unable to recover as global markets embraced risk following news of a fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel. US President Donald Trump helped broker the deal earlier this week, ending at least temporarily 12 days of aerial conflict. While the de-escalation in the Middle East offered some Continue Reading
Gold Slips As Middle East Truce Eases Market Jitters
Gold prices saw a notable decline on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump declared a ‘complete and total’ ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran. Spot gold slipped by 0.6% to $3,349.89 per ounce, while US gold futures dropped 0.9% to $3,364.20, marking their lowest point since 11 June. The truce, expected to take effect within Continue Reading
Week Ahead: Healthcare Bets Back On The Table
Healthcare shares are typically viewed as a defensive stronghold in turbulent times. Yet, the past year defied this expectation. The sector tumbled 29%, making it the worst performer across all S&P 500 categories. This surprising downturn has prompted traders to ask: What exactly went wrong, and could this pullback present an opportunity? In general, healthcare Continue Reading
Monthly Analyst Scope: Gold And Bitcoin: Are Both Safe-Haven Equals?
Is Bitcoin the new gold? Explore how it compares to gold as a safe-haven for retail traders.
