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We haven’t heard much from Bowman since she was ruled out as a candidate for Fed Chair.US economy has been resilientWage growth consistent with 2% inflationFed has made considerable progress in lowering inflationUnderlying inflation levels closer to Fed’s 2% targetSays she is concerned about labor market fragilityFirms may start shedding workers unless there is demand improvementExpects ‘solid’ growth, lower inflation and stabilizing job marketGiven risks, Fed policy should be focused on supporting job marketFed policymaking should be forward looking and driven by forecastsInflation pressures are easing as tariff influences abateMonetary policy is ‘moderately restrictive’ right nowRisk to Fed’s mandates is…

Trump seems to rule out Hassett as Fed chair in comments.Trump said that Hassett was good on TV today and that he “may want to keep him where he is”. He added that “we’ll see how it works out”.Trump said to Hassett at a health care event, “I actually want to keep you where you are, if you want to know the truth.”Some Republican Senators have expressed reservations about Hassett because he’s so close to Trump, so he could be harder to confirm than the other three candidates.We have seen some US dollar buying on this headline, as it underscores…

Prior was 39Current single-family home sales 41 vs 42 priorProspective buyers 23 vs 26 priorHome sales expectations over the next six months 49 vs 52 priorIn the past month, US 30-year yields have ticked 5-7 basis points higher but there have been signs of buyers wading in via the latest existing home sales report.NAHB housing indexThe latest survey also revealed that 40% of builders reported cutting prices in December, marking the second consecutive month the share has been at 40% or higher since May 2020. It was 41% in November. Meanwhile, the average price reduction was 5% in December, down…

Sector OverviewToday’s market shows a robust performance in the technology and semiconductor sectors, with companies like Nvidia (NVDA) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) leading the gains. Nvidia soared +1.26%, while AMD saw an impressive rise of +2.16%. The semiconductor boom is further bolstered by Micron Technology (MU), climbing +6.55%.On the other side of the spectrum, the healthcare sector is showing signs of struggle, with major players like Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) dropping by -0.36% and UnitedHealth Group (UNH) declining -1.25%. This reflects ongoing market apprehensions surrounding healthcare regulations and industry pressures.Market Mood and TrendsThe current market mood is largely…

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After five days of gains, oil prices came under significant pressure yesterday, with ICE Brent settling 4.15% lower. The sell-off came as the US avoided taking immediate action against Iran amid ongoing protests in the country, ING’s commodity experts Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson note.Brent drops over 4% amid eased geopolitical risks”There had been growing noise in recent days that the Trump administration was considering military intervention, raising concerns not only over Iranian supply, but broader risks to supply from the Persian Gulf. Any escalation with Iran will also raise concerns about potential disruption to oil flows through the Strait…

The VWAP Volume Weighted Average Price MT5 Indicator addresses this issue by combining price and volume into one clear line. It helps traders see where the market is fairly priced and make smarter trading decisions with more confidence. What Is the VWAP Volume Weighted Average Price MT5 Indicator? The VWAP Volume Weighted Average Price MT5 Indicator calculates the average price of an asset based on both price movement and trading volume. Unlike simple moving averages, it gives more weight to price levels where higher volume occurs. This makes VWAP a stronger and more realistic benchmark. On MT5, the indicator appears…

Prior +2.3%HICP +2.0% vs +2.0% y/y prelimPrior +2.6%In terms of headline annual inflation, the December reading is the lowest for the year and the softest reading since September 2024. However, consumer prices in Germany rose by an average of 2.2% in 2025. And that matches up to the 2024 average reading, which was also 2.2%. Destatis notes though that at least this signals that “consumer price trends have stabilised since the previous years it was significantly above 2%”.As for core annual inflation, that is seen at 2.8% for the whole of 2025. It’s some good news for Germany as the…

The Range Filter MT4 indicator tackles this head-on by filtering out market noise and highlighting periods when price is genuinely trending. Unlike standard moving averages that lag behind or oscillators that give conflicting signals, this tool creates a dynamic channel that adapts to current volatility. When price moves outside this channel with conviction, traders get a clearer signal that momentum has shifted. Let’s break down how this indicator actually works and whether it deserves a spot on your charts. What Is the Range Filter Indicator? The Range Filter is a volatility-based trend detection tool that creates an adaptive range around…

Gold prices fell in Saudi Arabia on Friday, according to data compiled by FXStreet.The price for Gold stood at 554.44 Saudi Riyals (SAR) per gram, down compared with the SAR 555.24 it cost on Thursday.The price for Gold decreased to SAR 6,466.87 per tola from SAR 6,476.25 per tola a day earlier.FXStreet calculates Gold prices in Saudi Arabia by adapting international prices (USD/SAR) to the local currency and measurement units. Prices are updated daily based on the market rates taken at the time of publication. Prices are just for reference and local rates could diverge slightly. Gold FAQs Gold has…