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Gold Climbs as Traders Analyze Trump’s First Day in Office
Fundamental Analysis * Trump Takeover: Gold prices edged higher as the U.S. dollar weakened following Donald Trump’s speech, in which he softened his stance on aggressive tariffs. This shift eased concerns about inflationary pressures that could complicate the Federal Reserve’s ability to loosen monetary policy. President Trump also announced a national emergency concerning energy andContinue Reading
Euro Weakens As Donald Trump Swearing-In
Fundamental Analysis * Trump Takeover: The euro slipped against the dollar as the greenback gained strength in anticipation of Donald Trump’s inauguration. Investors are hopeful about Trump’s upcoming economic policies, which are expected to promote U.S. growth and inflation, thereby benefiting the dollar. While these policies may lead to global trade tensions, analysts believe theyContinue Reading
Policy Shift or Status Quo? BoJ’s Big Decision Looms!
Tuesday, 21 January 2025, 09:00 – UK Unemployment Rate (Nov) The latest official data from the UK’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) indicates that the unemployment rate increased to 4.3% in the three months leading up to October 2024. This increase was mainly attributed to higher business costs, particularly due to rising taxes like employerContinue Reading
Crude Oil Falls as Houthis Suspend Red Sea Attacks
Fundamental Analysis * Ceasefire Chill: Crude oil prices have fallen due to expectations of a pause in Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping, following a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza conflict. Maritime security officials indicated that the Houthi militia may soon announce the end of its Red Sea ship assaults. JohnContinue Reading
USD/JPY Declines on BoJ Hawkish Tone, Intervention Risk
Fundamental Analysis * Hawkish Note: The Japanese Yen gained strength against the U.S. Dollar following hawkish comments from Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda. Adding to the Yen’s momentum, remarks by Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato reignited fears of possible government intervention. On Wednesday, Governor Ueda highlighted that the BoJ might consider rate hikesContinue Reading
