Market Overview - Page 20

Gold reacts strongly to geopolitics and has reached another record high, rising for the fourth week in a row. Washington is ready to wage economic war on the Kremlin’s main allies, India and China, if Brussels supports it. As a.

Expected Fed rate cuts may drive a historical decline unless a new acute crisis boosts demand for USD. The dollar’s growth needs a global shock as political crises weaken rivals.

US CPI rose 0.4%, but weak labour market data—jobless claims at 263,000—may prompt Fed rate cuts, weighing on the dollar yet supporting equities for now.

US PPI fell 0.1% in August, with yoy growth slowed to 2.6%. Markets expect more Fed rate cuts; odds of three or more cuts by year-end rose to 74% from 43% last week.

Deflation persists in China, making room to stimulate the economy, and without these measures, conditions are created for the Chinese yuan to strengthen.

The US dollar finds itself at a crossroads during a rather dangerous season, when markets often form trends for the coming months.

US job growth slows, market expects Fed rate cuts, but high inflation and Fed caution may limit the pace. Volatility in equities and FX could impact further decisions.

The ECB likely will hold at 2%, and the US CPI may rise to 2.8%. Rate cuts depend on inflation data; a slowdown could weaken the USD and boost stocks. Investors will watch Lagarde's remarks.

The dollar remains a safe haven amid global debt fears and political unrest. US job data and Fed rate cut expectations weigh on markets, and the S&P 500 remains volatile.

The US job market shows a slowdown: fewer openings, planned layoffs near 900,000 YTD, private jobs up 54k, and analysts expect NFP around 75–130k; Fed rate cuts are possible.

Oil came under pressure on Wednesday, losing more than 2% on reports by Bloomberg that OPEC+ plans to raise quotas again at its next meeting. Last month, the cartel removed all additional self-imposed restrictions that major producers such as Saudi.

Gold has hit a new high due to trade uncertainty, the Fed's rate cuts, and central banks' bullion purchases. The Federal Appeals Court's ruling on tariffs and geopolitical tensions have also boosted demand for gold