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Global investors will examine the U.S Federal Reserve’s FOMC Meeting Minutes carefully upon publication. Forex, equities and commodities are certain to react to any surprises from the outlook the Federal Reserve delivers via its report. Wall Street produced a flat trading session on Tuesday, but Retail Sales numbers were solid. U.S. Dollar Firm Early, Economic Data … Continue reading Broad Markets Brace for the Fed’s FOMC Report, US Futures Point Higher

Global equities continue to show signs of positive momentum. Japan turned in a solid Industrial Production number, but inflation data from the U.K was negative via the CPI report. Retail Sales figures will come from the U.S today. U.S. Consumer Insights Today, Late Summer Rally Developing? Wall Street has been able to turn in a few … Continue reading Wall Street Showing Signs of Building Momentum, US Futures Up as N-Korea Tensions Ease

U.K. Consumer Price Index Holds Steady at 2.6% The U.K released its Consumer Price Index data this morning. The Bank of England like the U.S Federal Reserve has made it clear inflation data is a major consideration regarding its monetary policy. Inflation rate YoY remained unchanged at 2.6%, the core inflation rate also unchanged at … Continue reading U.K. Inflation Holds Steady, Eyes on U.S. Retail Sales

Gold futures lost ground on Monday but remained close to its two-month high. The precious metal was pressured by a strengthening U.S. Dollar and increased demand for higher-risk assets. The risk-on session was fueled by a slight easing of tensions between the United States and North Korea. Worries began to ease over the week-end after … Continue reading Gold Sinks on Increased Demand for Risky Assets