In the previous trading session, the Euro/Dollar pair saw a predominant downward trend, exerting pressure on the psychological support barrier. It remained stable below this level, hitting its lowest point of 1.0774 during morning trading at the time of this report. Upon closer examination of the 4-hour time frame chart …
Read More »Oil Prices Rebound as OPEC+ Expected to Maintain Production Cuts
Oil prices regained ground on Thursday, reversing two consecutive sessions of decline, as investors anticipated tighter supplies amid expectations that the OPEC+ producer alliance would continue with its current production cuts. Brent crude futures for May climbed $1.23, or 1.4%, to reach $87.32 a barrel, while the June contract rose …
Read More »US Initial Jobless Claims Decline to 210,000
The latest weekly data published by the US Department of Labor (DOL) on Thursday revealed that initial jobless claims for the week ending March 23 totaled 210,000. This figure marked a decline from the previous week’s revised print of 212,000 (initially reported as 210,000) and surpassed market expectations, which had …
Read More »U.S. Q4 GDP Growth Revised Upward to 3.4%
The United States economy exhibited stronger-than-previously-reported growth in the fourth quarter of 2023, propelled by robust consumer spending and increased business investment in nonresidential structures, according to the latest data from the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis. Gross domestic product (GDP) expanded at an annualized rate of 3.4% in …
Read More »Japanese PM Kishida Stresses Importance of Maintaining Accommodative Monetary Policy
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida emphasized on Thursday the necessity for the central bank to uphold accommodative monetary conditions, underscoring the government’s commitment to supporting economic recovery and defeating deflation. In a news conference, Kishida affirmed that the government would sustain close coordination with the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to …
Read More »U.S. Stock Futures Flat Ahead of Easter Break
U.S. stock index futures remained subdued on Thursday amid light trading activity ahead of the Easter break, as investors awaited additional data to assess the Federal Reserve’s policy direction on the final business day of a robust first quarter. The three main indexes were poised for significant quarterly gains, driven …
Read More »U.S. Dollar Gains on Hawkish Fed Comments; Euro and Sterling Weaken
In European trading on Thursday, the U.S. dollar strengthened following hawkish remarks from a Federal Reserve official, while disappointing economic data weighed on the euro and sterling. At 05:30 ET (09:30 GMT), the Dollar Index, which measures the dollar against a basket of six other major currencies, traded 0.3% higher …
Read More »German Unemployment Rises Less Than Expected in March
The latest data from the Federal Labour Office revealed that the number of unemployed individuals in Germany saw a modest increase in March, falling short of analysts’ expectations. According to the figures released on Thursday, the number of unemployed individuals grew by 4,000 in seasonally adjusted terms, reaching a total …
Read More »European Stocks Nudge Upward Ahead of Easter Weekend Break
European equities saw a modest uptick at the opening bell on Thursday, marking a positive start as investors prepared for the long Easter weekend hiatus. The pan-European STOXX 600 index edged 0.1% higher, hitting a new record high by 0823 GMT. This gain signals the index’s potential for a second …
Read More »British Economy Enters Recession Amidst Election Uncertainty
Official data released on Thursday confirmed that the British economy slipped into a mild recession last year, posing a significant challenge for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as he seeks to reassure voters about the economy’s stability ahead of anticipated elections later this year. According to the Office for National Statistics …
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