More battles over transgender rights await Supreme Court

Cases involving transgender rights are piling up as the Supreme Court begins writing opinions on whether states can ban gender-affirming care for minors. In a recent closed session, the justices took up disputes over whether school sports teams can play on transgender athletes, parental rights, and whether government-funded health insurance must cover transgender care, among […]
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD flat lines above $2,600 as traders await fresh catalysts – FXStreet

Gold is trading flat around $2,625 in early Asian session on Monday. The Fed's more cautious approach to monetary easing next year will push gold prices lower. Weakening US PCE inflation statistics, a recovery in Chinese gold demand, and geopolitical risks could weigh on XAU/USD. Gold prices (XAU/USD) were stable around $2,625 in early Asian […]
Stock futures tick higher as traders await the Fed’s preferred inflation reading: Live updates – CNBC

Traders at work at the New York Stock Exchange on December 17, 2024. new york stock exchange U.S. stock futures rose slightly Thursday night as traders speculated on the latest reading of the Federal Reserve's favorite inflation measure. futures It moved up 33 points (approximately 0.1%) in line with the Dow Jones Industrial Average. S&P500 […]
Futures edge up as traders await Fed decision, data-heavy week – Yahoo Finance

Written by Lisa Pauline Matakkal and Purvi Agarwal (Reuters) – U.S. stock index futures fell on Monday as investors remained optimistic ahead of an expected Federal Reserve interest rate cut later this week and key data releases that will set policy direction next year. Market prices rose. The Fed's final interest rate decision of the […]
Gold stalls intraday recovery as traders await US NFP report for Fed rate cut cues – FXStreet

Gold prices have been steadily recovering from Friday's lows in more than a week. Softer risk tone, geopolitical risks and trade war concerns are benefiting safe-haven commodities. We are betting on a non-dovish Fed cap to move higher on XAU/USD ahead of the important US NFP report. Gold prices (XAU/USD) have struggled to capitalize on […]
USD/CAD consolidates near weekly high, around 1.4070 as traders await Powell’s speech – FXStreet

USD/CAD has no clear direction during the day and is influenced by a combination of divergent forces. An overnight rise in oil prices and a reduction in bets that the central bank will cut deep interest rates are supporting the loonie. USD bulls continue to wait and see ahead of Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech […]
EUR/USD tumbles below 1.0550 as traders await ECB’s Lagarde speech, US PMI data – FXStreet

EUR/USD lost momentum in Asian trading on Monday near 1.0530. Eurozone inflation rose to 2.3% year-on-year in November. The Fed's cautious stance has provided some support for the USD and is a headwind for EUR/USD. EUR/USD faces selling pressure near 1.0530 as the US dollar (USD) strengthens in early Asian trading on Monday. Investors will […]
Mets await Juan Soto fate as MLB pitching market takes shape

He may have more control over the situation than others, but like everyone else, Steve Cohen is waiting for Juan Soto. Asked Monday about the possibility of Soto joining the Mets, the team owner told reporters, “Listen, we're going to find out. It's either 'yes' or 'no.' There is no in between. Time will tell. […]
US Dollar declines on quiet Monday, markets await drivers – FXStreet

The US dollar index weakened towards 107.00. Profit-taking after November's sharp rally put pressure on the US dollar. Expectations of lower U.S. corporate tax rates and a wave of deregulation should increase foreign portfolios and FDI inflows to the United States. The US Dollar Index (DXY) retreated from a two-year high on Friday, softening towards […]
US stocks stage rally as global markets await election result – Financial Times

Unlock the US Election Countdown Newsletter for free Important stories about money and politics in the race for the White House U.S. stocks ended Election Day trading Tuesday with their biggest gains in six weeks as nervous investors awaited the outcome of the presidential election, which is expected to affect markets around the world. The […]