Aluminum prices continued their upward trajectory during the first weeks of April, repeatedly surpassing previous highs. This included breaching the $2,400/mt mark in the first week of Q2, edging closer to their peak in 2023. Currently at $2,454/mt, if aluminum prices exceed their January 18, 2023 peak of $2,662/mt, it could signal the end of […]
With a 10% increase in the S&P 500 during the first three months of the year, marking record highs on 22 days, what’s the next move? Looking ahead, the market could be propelled further by upcoming earnings announcements from major US corporations. These reports, along with forecasts for the next quarter and the entire year, […]
The UK’s FTSE 100 made slight gains on Monday, driven by increased crude prices lifting energy stocks, although investors’ wariness ahead of domestic inflation data and key central bank decisions tempered the rise. Energy shares (FTNMX601010) advanced by 0.8%, in sync with the rise in crude prices, fueled by the perception of tightening supply, consequently […]
On Wednesday, oil prices increased due to anticipated strong global demand, particularly from the United States, the world’s leading consumer. Despite lingering U.S. inflation concerns, expectations remained unchanged regarding potential rate cuts by the Fed. Brent futures for May climbed by 28 cents to $82.20 per barrel by 0730 GMT, while April U.S. West Texas […]
In a recent Congressional hearing focused on monetary policy, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell expressed his views on cryptocurrencies and the role of stablecoins in the financial landscape. While Powell acknowledged the resilience of the crypto industry, he emphasized the importance of regulatory oversight, particularly when it comes to stablecoins. Powell affirmed that stablecoins, unlike other […]
The euro has managed to squeeze out some gains against the US dollar in early trading today, following a slightly weaker greenback and better-than-expected German CPI data. Although the actual numbers were in line with forecasts, the 8.7% figure highlights the elevated and stubborn inflationary pressures in Germany, and this data is seen as a […]
INTRODUCTIONIt’s one of those questions some people wonder… but everyone’s too afraid to ask. (Like your neighbor’s name after saying good morning for the past six months.) Especially given the Federal Reserve’s seeming omnipresence, importance, and prestige in the American economy. To call it into question the Fed’s relevancy in the financial media is equivalent […]
As a result of U.S. data showing a robust labor market that could sustain the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance for longer, the U.S. dollar (USD) increased against the majority of its major rivals on Thursday. While the economy recovered more quickly than anticipated in the third quarter, the number of Americans submitting new claims for […]
After falling the previous night on lower-than-expected inflation statistics, the dollar (USD) was trading around its worst levels in months against the euro (EUR) and the pound (GBP) on Wednesday. This reinforced speculation that the US Fed will announce a slower rate hike path. The US apex bank is largely expected to raise interest rates […]
