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Fed Signals Potential Rate Cuts, Currencies Eye Interest Rate Cut Speculations | Daily Market Analysis

Key events: USA - Initial Jobless Claims USA - Trade Balance (Feb) USA - FOMC Member Mester Speaks On Wednesday, the S&P 500 managed to secure a modest gain, buoyed by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's remarks hinting at potential rate cuts later this year. Powell's comments alleviated concerns among investors who feared a more hawkish stance from the Fed chief in light of the recent robust economic performance.

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Global Markets Primed for New Quarter: Eyes on Inflation, Monetary Policy, and Safe-Haven Assets | Daily Market Analysis

Key events: USA - S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI (Mar) USA - ISM Manufacturing PMI (Mar) USA - ISM Manufacturing Prices (Mar) As the new quarter kicks off, Asian markets prepare to embark on a promising trajectory, bolstered by indications of a gradual easing in US inflation data last Friday and positive macroeconomic figures from China over the weekend. Notably, both the manufacturing and service sectors exhibited an uptick in the closely monitored PMI prints.

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Fed's Rate Cut Projections Boost Stocks, Gold Holds Firm Amid Geopolitical Tensions | Daily Market Analysis

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​​​​​​​Global Markets React to Powell's Rate Cut Signals: US Stocks Soar, Currencies Fluctuate, and BoJ's Policy Shift Boosts Japanese Yen | Daily Market Analysis

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Global Indices Dip, Apple Faces Challenges, Fed Chair's Testimony Anticipated | Daily Market Analysis

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​​​​​​​US Stocks Retreat, Apple Faces Antitrust Fine, and DXY's Technical Complexities Unveiled | Daily Market Analysis

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Should We Expect a Market Crash Next Year?

Investors are preparing to conclude a prosperous year in the stock market. As of mid-November, the S&P 500 has surged by 18%, surpassing the 10% average price gain for the broad-market index. This upward trend has persisted despite Federal Reserve interest rate hikes, ongoing inflation, and geopolitical tensions, underscoring the unpredictable nature of the stock market.

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US Equities Dip as Powell Signals Continued Inflation Battle, GBP Faces Pressure, and Gold Struggles | Daily Market Analysis

Key events: UK - GDP (MoM) (Sep) UK - GDP (YoY) (Q3) UK - GDP (QoQ) (Q3) USA - Michigan Consumer Expectations (Nov) USA - Michigan Consumer Sentiment (Nov) USA - FOMC Member Bostic Speaks USA - Fed Logan Speaks On Thursday, US equities took a dip as Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell conveyed that current monetary policy was still not restrictive enough to effectively combat inflation, dashing investors' hopes of concluding the Fed's rate-hiking cycle.

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Stock Market and Precious Metals React to Fed's Decision | Daily Market Analysis

Key events: UK - BoE Interest Rate Decision (Nov) USA - Initial Jobless Claims On Wednesday, Wall Street's major stock indices closed on a high note, with the Nasdaq leading the gains with a 1.6% advance. This upswing followed the US Federal Reserve's decision to maintain unchanged interest rates. Comments from the Fed's top official boosted investor optimism, suggesting that further rate hikes may not be on the horizon, despite the central bank keeping the door open for potential future actions.

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Tech Sector Woes and Fed Rate Expectations Amid Treasury Yield Surge Shake Markets  |  Daily Market Analysis

Key events:  Eurozone - Deposit Facility Rate (Oct) Eurozone - ECB Interest Rate Decision (Oct) USA - Core Durable Goods Orders (MoM) (Sep) USA - GDP (QoQ) (Q3)     USA - Initial Jobless Claims Eurozone - ECB Press Conference USA - Pending Home Sales (MoM) (Sep) On Wednesday, US stock indices experienced a decline, primarily due to the increasing Treasury yields and the drag on the tech sector caused by Alphabet's disappointing quarterly results in its cloud business.

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