Gold futures exceeded the 2500 mark and are trading at 2,514.00 per ounce at the time of writing; up +1.34%. The price of Gold rose to just under $2,470 per ounce this morning, approaching the record high of mid-July, boosted by comments made by Fed Chairman Powell on Wednesday evening. …
Read More »U.S. Job Growth Slows in July as Unemployment Rate Rises
U.S. job growth slowed more than expected in July, while the unemployment rate increased to 4.3%, heightening concerns that the labor market is deteriorating and potentially making the economy vulnerable to a recession. Employment Report Highlights Nonfarm Payrolls: Increased by 114,000 jobs in July, following a downwardly revised increase of …
Read More »Amazon’s Q2 Earnings Beat Expectations, But Stock Drops on Soft Guidance
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) reported second-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst expectations, yet its stock fell more than 8% in Friday’s premarket trade due to softer-than-anticipated guidance for the third quarter. Key Financial Highlights Adjusted Earnings per Share (EPS): Amazon posted an adjusted EPS of $1.26 for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, …
Read More »U.S. Stock Index Futures Plunge Amid Weak Earnings and Economic Concerns
U.S. stock index futures fell sharply on Friday, continuing a trend of recent weakness spurred by disappointing earnings from major tech companies and mounting concerns over slowing economic growth. Market Performance Dow Jones Futures: Fell 380 points, or 0.9%, by 06:30 ET (10:30 GMT).S&P 500 Futures: Dropped 59 points, or …
Read More »Oil Prices Rise Amid Global Demand Concerns and Supply Disruption Fears
Oil prices saw an uptick on Friday, but the market is set to record its fourth consecutive weekly decline. Despite the recent rise, signs of disappointing global fuel demand growth have overshadowed fears of supply disruptions, leading to a bearish outlook. Current Market Performance Brent Crude Futures: Up 55 cents, …
Read More »European Shares Fall Amid Global Risk-Off Sentiment and Mixed Corporate Updates
European shares fell over 1% on Friday, aligning with a global risk-off sentiment as investors digested a range of mixed corporate updates to gauge overall market direction. Market Performance The pan-European STOXX 600 index dropped 1.6% to a three-month low by 0718 GMT. Despite the sharp decline, the index is …
Read More »Bitcoin Faces Steep Weekly Loss Amid Broader Market Rout
Bitcoin prices experienced a slight decline on Friday and are poised for a significant weekly loss, reflecting broader market fears over slowing economic growth, which have adversely impacted crypto prices. Market Concerns and Influences The drop in Bitcoin’s value was influenced by several factors. One of the main concerns among …
Read More »Gold Prices Surge Amid Market Turmoil and Safe Haven Demand
Gold prices climbed in Asian trading on Friday, approaching record highs as concerns over an economic slowdown spurred investors to seek safe haven assets. This trend was supported by a combination of interest rate speculation, geopolitical tensions, and weak economic data. Safe Haven Buying and Interest Rate Speculation The surge …
Read More »Apple Q3: Beating Fueled by Service Boom
Apple defied analyst expectations in its third-quarter earnings report, exceeding targets for both earnings per share and revenue. However, the win came with a caveat: a decline in iPhone sales, a key revenue driver.China Challenge PersistsWall Street’s focus was on Apple’s performance in China, a crucial market. While the company …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, August 1
The US dollar emerged as a clear safe-haven asset, rallying significantly amidst a broader risk-off environment. The greenback’s strength was exacerbated by a cautious monetary policy stance adopted by the Bank of England, which opted for a 25 basis point rate cut while expressing concerns about the potential for further …
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