US stock index futures edged lower Monday as investors paused to consolidate last week’s record gains, awaiting key November inflation data for fresh signals on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate trajectory. Stock Futures Slightly Down At 05:45 ET (10:45 GMT), futures for the: Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 30 points, …
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The US dollar edged lower on Monday, as traders digested last week’s jobs report pointing toward a likely Federal Reserve rate cut later this month. However, the greenback’s losses were modest, supported by ongoing geopolitical instability in the Middle East. Dollar Shows Signs of Weakness By 04:00 ET (09:00 GMT), …
Read More »Oil Prices Rise as China Signals Monetary Policy Shift and Geopolitical Uncertainty Fuels Gains
Oil prices rose by more than 1% on Monday, supported by expectations of economic stimulus from China and geopolitical developments in the Middle East. China’s Policy Shift Spurs Optimism Brent crude futures climbed 94 cents, or 1.32%, to $72.06 per barrel by 0852 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) …
Read More »European Shares Near Six-Week Highs on China Stimulus Hopes
European stocks hovered near six-week highs on Monday, buoyed by gains in mining and luxury sectors following signs of stimulus measures aimed at reviving China’s slowing economy. Market Overview The pan-European STOXX 600 index edged up 0.1% by 1000 GMT, extending its rally to an eighth consecutive session. However, Germany’s …
Read More »Bitcoin Pulls Back Amid Policy Anticipation, Altcoins Lead Market Shifts
Bitcoin saw a modest retreat on Monday, slipping 0.4% to $99,439.8 as traders awaited further clarity on U.S. crypto policy under the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump. This pullback comes after a weekend rally that saw the cryptocurrency brush record highs. Policy Optimism Fuels Recent Surge Bitcoin’s sharp rise …
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Read More »Weekly recap: Data still in focus after NFP
US dollar ended last week’s trading in the uptrend with modest gains. This movement coincided with rising indices in Wall Street and other global stock markets. Markets were driven by different developments, including mixed economic data, political developments in Europe and the Middle East, and some monetary policy-related implications. Jobs …
Read More »Oil: Negative pressure persists 9/12/2024
US crude oil futures prices continue their bearish trajectory, aligning with the previous negative outlook. The price reached the official target at 67.00, recording a low of $67.05 per barrel. Technical Analysis: 240-Minute Chart Observations: The simple moving averages maintain downward pressure. The 14-day momentum indicator shows strong negative signals, …
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