Monthly Archives: December 2024
Gold Surge on Rising Geopolitical Issues
Written on December 29, 2024 at 11:41 pm, by
Market Summary Chinese equities soared as top leaders signaled more aggressive stimulus measures to revitalize the economy. The Hang Seng Index and China A50 Index both rallied over 3% in the previous session, with momentum carrying into today’s trading. Oil prices rebounded from recent lows, buoyed by China’s economic revival plans and geopolitical tensions inContinue Reading
Dollar Rises on Jobs Data; Yen Gains on GDP Growth
Written on December 29, 2024 at 11:40 pm, by
Market Summary The US Dollar Index strengthened on Friday, driven by robust economic data that highlighted resilience in the US economy. Nonfarm Payrolls rose to 227K, exceeding expectations, while Average Hourly Earnings increased by 0.40%. With the Unemployment Rate steady at 4.2%, market participants are now eyeing Wednesday’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) release for furtherContinue Reading
Dollar Retreats on Jobless Claims, Eye on NFP
Written on December 29, 2024 at 11:39 pm, by
Market Summary The Dollar Index fell against six major currencies after US jobless claims rose to 224,000, exceeding the forecast of 215,000, dampening optimism ahead of the Nonfarm Payrolls report. Profit-taking weighed on the dollar, but rising US Treasury yields, supported by hawkish Fed remarks, limited losses as investors await further clarity on the laborContinue Reading