Donald Trump’s social media platform, known as Truth Social soared on its first day of trading. The stock soared by roughly 50% after hitting the Nasdaq exchange under the ticker symbol DJT, but then dipped by the closing bell. The stock ultimately ended the day at $57.99, translating to a …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, March 26
The US Dollar Index bounced back from Monday’s losses, climbing back around 104.30. Key events to watch on Wednesday, March 27, include the Mortgage Applications report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) and a speech by Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) member Christopher Waller.CurrenciesThe EUR/USD pair traded in a narrow …
Read More »US Targets Russian Firms Breaching Sanctions
Thirteen businesses and two individuals are under investigation by the US Treasury Department for allegedly assisting Russia in avoiding sanctions by using virtual money and technological services. Fintech, namely financial technology, companies that collaborated with Russian banks under sanctions to enable transactions and provide virtual currency solutions are the focus …
Read More »US dollar rises, but still awaits fresh catalysts
The February orders for durable goods performed better than anticipated. Data on housing revealed some decline. This week’s focus will be on the release of PCE figures for February on Friday. Tuesday’s trading saw gains in the US dollar Index, slightly higher against its rival currencies, circling around 104.20. The …
Read More »Gold shines again on retreating T-yields
As US Treasury yields decline and the US dollar fluctuates, gold prices climb. Treasury yields’ decline supports Gold’s rise, but the US Dollar Index’s slight increase opposes it. Tuesday’s US data was mixed, with lower consumer confidence and higher durable goods orders influencing the overall market sentiment. Although the price …
Read More »China Boosts Investor Confidence By Earlier Positive Data
Facing the slowing economy, China is trying a new approach to manage public perception. They’re releasing positive economic data earlier than usual with the aim to boost investor confidence as well as paint a more optimistic outlook.This tactic debuted in January when Premier Li Qiang preempted the official announcement of …
Read More »Rising US Stocks look forward to Fresh Records
Fresh records have become the usual story on Wall Street during the first quarter of the year. Accordingly; The US stocks rose on Tuesday as markets looked to continue to rally. The S&P 500 rose nearly 0.3%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged higher by roughly 0.2%. The tech-heavy …
Read More »GBP/USD retreats on higher BoE rate cut expectations
The Pound Sterling is facing pressure near 1.2650 against the US Dollar in Tuesday’s early American session as the latter rebounds. The GBP/USD pair is trading at 1.2630, down -0.05% at the time of writing.Investors expect the Bank of England (BoE) to be more dovish this year than previously anticipated, …
Read More »What is behind Treasury yields’ recent rise?
Despite the Federal Reserve’s signals of three interest-rate cuts this year, Treasury yields, a key driver of mortgage rates and other borrowing costs, continue rising anyway.As of Monday, the yield on the benchmark 10-year US Treasury note was 4.252%, up from 3.860% at the end of the previous year. As …
Read More »European Stocks Start Lower Amid Mixed Fed Signals and Mining Sector Decline
European stock markets opened with a slight downtrend on Tuesday, as investors grappled with conflicting signals from Federal Reserve policymakers and a dip in mining stocks. Here’s a closer look at today’s market movements: STOXX 600 Index Slips The European STOXX 600 index edged down by 0.1 percent as of …
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