On Thursday, the Euro gained versus the US dollar, but obstacles still exist. The poor US data, which included an unexpected increase in jobless claims and a widening trade deficit that raised questions about the real state of the US economy, helped the shared currency. Treasury yields dropped as a …
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The Pound Sterling (GBP) has risen to 1.2660 in early New York session due to the UK’s improved economic outlook and increasing home prices. The GBP/USD pair is showing strength as recent economic indicators suggest the UK economy is on track to return to growth after falling into a technical …
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Outsized price rises in the housing services industry is the most significant hurdle to the Federal Reserve reducing inflation to its 2% target rate according to Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Austan Goolsbee.Key Quotes: “If housing inflation does not come down, would be very difficult to return inflation to 2%.”“I …
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On Thursday, European stocks climbed as investors awaited key inflation data and scrutinized the minutes of the European Central Bank’s recent meeting, while Basilia Pharmaceuticals saw a surge in shares following US regulatory approval of a new antibiotic. The European STOXX 600 index edged up 0.1 percent by 0720 GMT, …
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On Thursday, the Turkish Trade Ministry announced that the country’s trade deficit had narrowed by 10.3 percent year-on-year to $7.52 billion in March. The ministry further stated that the ongoing trend of increasing exports and decreasing imports is anticipated to persist throughout the year. According to the ministry’s statement, exports …
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On Thursday, the Nikkei index closed higher as investors seized the opportunity to buy stocks following a recent bout of profit-taking amidst the start of the new fiscal year. The Nikkei advanced by 0.81 percent at the close, reaching 39,773.14 points, after peaking during the session with a gain of …
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On Thursday, the dollar steadied below recent highs as traders awaited US jobs data, finding reassurance in Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s remarks suggesting potential interest rate cuts later in the year. The yen remained range-bound amid prospects of government intervention, showing little movement from the 151.56 level it has …
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Gold prices rose to a record level on Thursday, amid Federal Reserve officials confirming their expectations to cut interest rates in 2024, in addition to anticipating job data in the United States. Gold settled in spot transactions at $2,299.28 per ounce by 0343 GMT, after rising to an unprecedented level …
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Oil prices rose in early Asian trading on Thursday amid concerns about supply shortages as major producers continue production cuts, coupled with signs of economic growth in the United States, the world’s largest oil consumer. Brent crude futures for June climbed 15 cents, or 0.2 percent, to $89.51 per barrel …
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Mixed US data, further selling pressure, risk appetite and renewed remarks by Fed officials on rate cut are the main factors that have dragged the US dollar lower and put the USD Index (DXY) on track to challenge the 104.00 support after weaker-than-expected data. Further disinflationary pressures in the Eurozone …
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