Tag: Fed
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Ringgit Steady Ahead of Domestic MPC and U.S. Rate Decisions
Ringgit Holds Steady Ahead of Key Rate Decisions The Malaysian ringgit opened the session nearly flat against the U.S. dollar as traders braced for important rate decisions from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the U.S. Federal Reserve. With the central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) set to unveil its stance later in the week, market…
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Dollar Powers Through Data Void as Hawkish Fed Outlook Keeps October Rally Alive
Introduction: A Dollar Rally Amid a Quiet Economic Month The dollar closed October on a firmer note, notching its second-best monthly performance of 2025 as traders grappled with a dearth of compelling US economic data and a stubbornly hawkish Federal Reserve outlook. With official data scarce, markets leaned on liquidity cues, central-bank rhetoric, and cross-asset…
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Dollar Surges in October as Data Voids Support Hawkish Fed Outlook
Overview: A Quiet Month, Yet a Strong Dollar The U.S. dollar finished October with momentum, posting its second-best monthly performance of 2025 as traders navigated a murky data landscape and a stubbornly high-for-longer Federal Reserve. With fresh economic indicators scarce, markets leaned on expectations about monetary policy and relative stability in other major currencies. The…
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Nifty Trade Setup for October 31: Top 15 Things to Know Before the Opening Bells
Overview: Nifty in a Consolidation Phase The Nifty 50 closed below the 26,000 mark after the Federal Reserve outcome, signaling cautious sentiment as traders brace for the October 31 session. While follow-through buying remains elusive, a structured trade setup can help traders navigate the opening, manage risk, and capitalize on intraday moves. Below are 15…
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Dollar Surges on Fed Hawkishness, Reaching Three-Month High
Overview: A Dollar Rise Fueled by Hawkish Fed Signals The U.S. dollar climbed to its highest level in three months, gaining traction as investors priced in fewer anticipated interest-rate cuts from the Federal Reserve this year. The move underscored a shift in market expectations, with traders dialing back bets on a more accommodative path and…
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Wall Street Extends Rally as Markets Brace for Key Data and AI Sector Bets
Wall Street Builds on Record Lifts Ahead of a Packed Market Week Stocks are marching toward fresh records as investors brace for a week packed with potentially market-moving events. The S&P 500 is up around 1% in midday trading, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has gained about 0.5%, and the Nasdaq Composite has risen more…
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US stocks waver as trade tensions with China flare up again
Market overview: Stocks swing as US-China tensions flare again U.S. stock markets fluctuated Tuesday as trade tensions with China resurfaced, stirring caution among investors. The S&P 500 inched higher by 0.2% in afternoon trading after a morning that saw the index dip as much as 1.5%. Big technology names helped offset gains elsewhere, underscoring how…
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US Stocks Waver as US-China Trade Tensions Flare Up Again
Markets Start Tepid as Trade Tensions Resurface US stocks moved in a tight range on Tuesday as renewed trade tensions with China again rattled investors. The S&P 500 edged higher by 0.2% in afternoon trading, after sliding as much as 1.5% earlier in the day. Tech stocks, which carry outsized values within the index, helped…
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BoE Warns of Growing AI Bubble Risk and Market Correction
BoE Flags Growing AI Valuation Risks The Bank of England’s Financial Policy Committee is sounding the alarm on what it calls a growing risk of a sudden market correction driven by soaring valuations in leading artificial intelligence (AI) companies. In its latest assessment, the BoE warned that equity valuations, particularly for AI-focused technology firms, appear…
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Gold Surges Past Record $4,000 as Uncertainty Fuels Rally
Gold climbs to record highs as investors seek safety Gold has surged to new record levels, breaking the $4,000-an-ounce barrier as traders weigh global political and economic uncertainty. Spot gold traded above $4,011 an ounce in Asia on Wednesday, while gold futures reached a similar level, underscoring robust demand for the precious metal as a…