US equities had a phenomenal first half of the year, with the S&P up over 17%, thanks to a strong US economy, declining inflation, and a boom in mega-cap growth businesses propelled by artificial intelligence. Investors are watching to see if the second-quarter earnings season will serve as the next …
Read More »US dollar stays resilient as investors digest latest US data
After Monday’s unsuccessful attempt at a rebound, the US Dollar is holding steady against its main competitors’ currencies.The US Dollar Index is still varying just below 100. While industrial production decreased in June, US retail sales increased somewhat. During the first trading period of Tuesday’s American session, the dollar was …
Read More »The Turkish lira hit a record low before the interest rate decision
The Turkish lira fell more than 2 percent, hitting a new record low against the dollar on Tuesday, amid fears that the Federal Reserve (the US central bank) will raise interest rates this week less than previously expected. The Turkish lira recorded a record low of 26.9 against the dollar, …
Read More »Calmness prevails in European stocks and the rise of the Swiss index thanks to Novartis earnings expectations
European stock markets were calm on Tuesday as telecoms stocks fell, while Swiss stocks outperformed their regional peers after the earnings forecast for pharmaceutical company Novartis was raised. The European Stoxx 600 index settled at 457.71 points by 0711 GMT. The index took a hit on Monday after shares of …
Read More »Gold is rising as investors await US retail sales data
Gold prices rose on Tuesday, with the dollar falling near its lowest level in more than a year, while traders await retail sales data in the United States to see its impact on the monetary policy of the Federal Reserve. Spot gold rose 0.3% to $1,959.54 an ounce by 0359 …
Read More »Dollar near the lowest level in a year and the euro hit a 17-month peak
The dollar index faltered near its lowest level in more than a year on Tuesday as investors await fresh catalysts to see if the dollar will continue to fall in the wake of last week’s softer-than-expected inflation report. The dollar index, which measures the performance of the US currency against …
Read More »Nasdaq maintains positive stability 18/7/2023
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Read More »Dow Jones starts positive 18/7/2023
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Read More »CAD is stable below resistance 18/7/2023
Negative movements regained control over the Canadian dollar after it failed to stabilize over the psychological barrier of 1.3200, to start its weekly movements with a bearish bias. Technically, and with a closer look at the 240-minute chart, we find that the pair is stable below the support level of …
Read More »GBP extends its gains against USD 18/7/2023
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