Market Analysis

This week’s market dynamics are largely shaped by the aftermath of the Chinese economic data and the upcoming ECB meeting. The weaker-than-expected Chinese CPI and PPI figures have heightened concerns about the country’s economic growth, signaling potential struggles ahead. This uncertainty has driven commodity prices higher, particularly Gold and Silver, as investors seek safety in […]

Today’s economic calendar presents several key events that may drive market movements, particularly for the EUR, USD, and JPY. In the Asian session, the Japanese Leading Indicators fell to 106.7%, indicating a weaker economic outlook, which could pressure the JPY lower. The European session started with a sharp drop in German Factory Orders (-5.8% vs. […]

Following the news from Iran, the markets experienced an aggressive sell-off. Strong releases of Job Openings and the ADP Non-Farm Employment Change increased pressure on riskier assets, contributing to the U.S. Dollar’s resurgence. Additionally, negative domestic developments in the U.S., such as the dock workers’ strike, have raised concerns about potential disruptions to the supply […]

On Monday, Powell’s speech is expected to provide crucial insights that will set the tone for the markets. Many analysts anticipate a potential correction in market prices before the release of the labor market data, as investors look for clearer signals regarding the Federal Reserve’s future policy direction. Gold, which has been trending upward, could […]

It seems the markets are moving dynamically, with mixed signals from both the U.S. and global economies. The focus remains on the upcoming U.S. PCE data on Friday, while Monday’s weak PMIs, particularly in Manufacturing, created downward pressure on EUR and GBP. Despite stronger-than-expected Composite and Services PMIs, the overall sentiment has been cautious, especially […]

China and Japan have held their interest rates steady, while the USD continues its decline but has yet to break below the 100 level. As you noted, it seems likely to test that level before the U.S. market closes today. Risk assets and commodities are still performing well, with U.S. indices up by an average […]

It sounds like the markets are bracing for a pivotal day with the FED meeting in focus. Expectations for a 25 basis point cut are strong, but the potential for a 50 basis point reduction adds an interesting twist, especially after the recent retail sales data boosted sentiment towards riskier assets. The uncertainty surrounding the […]

Today, with limited macroeconomic data, we are seeing the effects of yesterday’s market movements where the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) dropped, leading to gains in both commodities and risk assets. Gold hit a new all-time high of $2,567, and other commodities followed, with silver reaching the critical $30 level. Brent crude oil had a weak […]

The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) release did not surprise markets, coming in as expected on a yearly basis. However, the monthly Core CPI was a slight surprise, coming in 0.3% above expectations. This higher-than-expected core inflation figure put pressure on riskier assets and commodities after the U.S. market opened. Nevertheless, NVIDIA’s impressive 8.15% surge […]

On Tuesday, the key event was the Trump vs. Harris debate, where Harris gained an advantage, leaving the Democrat side in a stronger position post-debate. Only the cryptocurrency market seemed to react noticeably, with Bitcoin dropping to $56,000 after briefly climbing to $58,000 earlier in the day.  U.S. indices remained relatively flat, and the correction-driven […]