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Record-Breaking Dow and Strong US Dollar Signal Market Optimism Ahead of Key Inflation Data | Daily Market Analysis

Key events: UK - Employment Change 3M/3M (MoM) (Sep) UK - Unemployment Rate (Sep) UK - BoE MPC Member Pill Speaks USA - Fed Waller Speaks USA - FOMC Member Kashkari Speaks The Dow continued its rally on Monday, closing above 44,000 for the first time amid strong momentum in the stock market. Investors are eagerly awaiting key inflation data and statements from several Federal Reserve officials that could impact the near-term outlook for economic policy.

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Understanding Gold as an Investment

Gold, the precious metal that has captivated humanity for millennia, holds an undeniable allure as an investment. Its timeless shine, historical significance, and role as a hedge against economic uncertainty make it a compelling asset for many investors. Yet, the world of gold investments is not without its complexities and challenges. In this comprehensive guide, we will embark on a journey to explore gold as an investment from every angle, shedding light on its unique characteristics, the factors influencing its price, and the diverse opportunities it offers. 

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Dow Surges on Inflation Relief, Tech Stocks Rally; RBA's Rate Hike and Gold's Resilience in Focus | Daily Market Analysis

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Dow Drops as Treasury Yields Rise, Dollar Gains, and Gold Faces Pressure | Daily Market Analysis

Key events: Australia - RBA Interest Rate Decision (Oct)                 USA - JOLTs Job Openings (Aug)                On Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed lower, largely driven by declines in the energy and utilities sectors. This decline coincided with a continued rise in Treasury yields, following the US government's last-minute funding measure to avert a shutdown and keep the government funded for the next 45 days.

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Global Shares Decline, Dollar Recovers as Fed Pauses Rate Hikes; ECB Announcement and BOJ Meeting Awaited | Daily Market Analysis

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Wall Street Holds Flat Amid Uncertainty Over Fed Interest Rates | Daily Market Analysis

Key events:         UK – CPI (YoY) (Mar) Eurozone – CPI (YoY) (Mar)   USA – Crude Oil Inventories On Tuesday, Wall Street closed almost flat as investors evaluated statements from US Federal Reserve officials. While the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) hit its lowest level since January 2022 at just under 17, stock prices failed to respond positively. This indicates that investors may be holding onto cash amid uncertainty surrounding the Federal Funds rate peak.

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Global Markets End Q1 On a High Despite Banking Turmoil | Daily Market Analysis

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Swiss Franc Collapse and PCE Expectations | Daily Market Analysis

Key events:         UK – BoE Gov Bailey Speaks This week will help determine what the Federal Reserve's (Fed) next rate decision will be. The U.S. central bank faces the difficult task of striking a balance between its ongoing fight against inflation and mounting signs of financial instability. So, will the Fed's main inflation indicator continue to decline?

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ECB's Decision to Raise Rates Indicates That The Fed May Follow the Lead | Daily Market Analysis

Key events:         Eurozone – CPI (YoY) (Feb) Yesterday's ECB decision was crucial as it gave the first glimpse of what bank stress means for monetary policy. And it meant nothing special – good news for the markets. The ECB decided not to blow up the banking problems and announced a 50bp rate hike during yesterday's decision, pointing to high inflation. The opening sentence of ECB head Christine Lagarde's speech stated that the bank has been forecasting "too high inflation for too long."

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US Dollar Has More Potential To Strengthen | Daily Market Analysis

Key events:         Austalia – RBA Meeting Minutes      UK – Composite PMI     UK – Manufacturing PMI   UK – Services PMI Canada – Core CPI (MoM) (Jan)   Canada – Core Retail Sales (MoM) (Dec) USA – Ex-sting Home Sales (Jan) The dollar weakened slightly against the euro, the Danish, and the Swedish krona, but added against the other G10 currencies. The yen weakened by 2% to become the weakest currency in the G10 group.

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