Oil prices hovered near $74 a barrel on Tuesday as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and concerns over weakening demand growth in China, the world’s top oil importer, continued to influence the market. Brent crude futures for December delivery slipped 20 cents, or 0.27%, to $74.09 per barrel by …
Read More »European Stocks Slip Amid Geopolitical and Rate-Cut Uncertainties, SAP Boosts Tech Sector
European stocks dipped on Tuesday as investors grappled with geopolitical tensions and uncertainties over global interest rate cuts. The pan-European STOXX 600 index edged down 0.3% by 0830 GMT, as lingering concerns about the European economy and Chinese demand weighed on market sentiment. The broader decline was softened by German …
Read More »Bitcoin Falls Amid U.S. Election Uncertainty and Slower Fed Rate Cut Expectations
Bitcoin prices fell on Tuesday, retreating from recent three-month highs as broader market uncertainty ahead of the U.S. presidential election dampened risk appetite. Bitcoin dropped 2.4% to $67,412.5, pulling back from a recent peak of $69,000, failing to break through the key $70,000 level that many analysts viewed as a …
Read More »Dollar Strength and Fed’s Approach to Rate Cuts
The U.S. dollar remained strong on Tuesday, holding near a 2-1/2-month high due to expectations that the Federal Reserve will adopt a cautious approach to cutting interest rates. This strength, buoyed by rising U.S. Treasury yields, has put pressure on the yen, euro, and British pound. The dollar’s rally is …
Read More »Gold Prices Steady Near Record Highs Amid Election Uncertainty and Middle East Tensions
Gold prices gained in Asian trade on Tuesday, stabilizing just below their recent record highs as traders sought safe havens due to growing uncertainty surrounding the upcoming U.S. presidential election. The anticipation of a tight race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris has pushed investors towards safer assets like gold, …
Read More »Treasury Yields Resume Upward Trend Following Fed Remarks
US Treasury yields initiated an upward climb at the start of the new trading week, fueled by statements from the Federal Reserve that highlighted a preference for a gradual approach to interest rate cuts in the coming period.The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds rose to 4.182%, compared to the …
Read More »Gold Halts Climb After Record Highs
The price of gold stopped increasing after reaching record highs due to statements from the Federal Reserve. The Fed suggested a potential gradual reduction in interest rates, which could affect the appeal of gold as a safe-haven asset. This news, along with concerns about the U.S. labor market, has led …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session
Dollar Strengthens Amid Rising Yields, Renewed “Trump Trade”The US Dollar Index (DXY) continued its upward trajectory on Tuesday, October 22, approaching three-month highs as investors responded to higher interest rates and a resurgence of the “Trump trade.” Key economic events and speeches from Federal Reserve officials will shape the market’s …
Read More »Dow Jones Sheds 330 Points as Bullish Momentum Pauses
Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) experienced a setback on Monday, declining by 330 points (0.8%) as equity markets retreated from recent record highs.The decline was primarily attributed to a pause in bullish momentum, with the Dow Jones bearing the brunt of the sell-off. Investors grappled with conflicting factors: the anticipation …
Read More »Dollar Holds Steady Amid Geopolitical Tensions, Fed Comments
The US Dollar maintained its strength on Monday, buoyed by escalating tensions in the Middle East and supportive remarks from Federal Reserve officials. However, profit-taking activity tempered the Greenback’s gains, as investors digested positive economic news from China and its government’s stimulus measures.Geopolitical Tensions: The ongoing tensions in the Middle …
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