The EUR/USD pair experienced mixed trading with a negative bias in the previous session, breaking below the 1.0700 psychological support level and reaching a low of 1.0683. However, the pair has since rebounded and is currently stabilizing above 1.0700, notably holding above the 61.80% Fibonacci retracement level of 1.0720. Technical …
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Oil Prices Edge Higher Amidst Summer Driving Optimism, Geopolitical Concerns Oil prices continued their upward trend on Monday, buoyed by expectations of increased demand during the summer driving season, particularly in the crucial U.S. market. As of 08:25 ET, Brent oil futures rose 0.5% to $84.78 a barrel, while West …
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Bitcoin’s downward spiral continues, plummeting to the $62,300 range as the new week begins. This latest sell-off is attributed to the financial strain on Bitcoin miners, who have offloaded over $2 billion worth of Bitcoin this month to offset dwindling revenues. The root of the miners’ woes lies in the …
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U.S. stock index futures saw a slight uptick on Monday, hovering near record highs as investors eagerly awaited this week’s crucial inflation data for insights into the future trajectory of interest rates. Early morning trading saw Dow Jones Futures rise 0.3%, S&P 500 Futures climb 0.1%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures …
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The Japanese yen continued to struggle against a resilient US dollar, flirting with the psychologically significant 160 level. This renewed weakness has prompted warnings from Japanese authorities, raising concerns about potential intervention to prop up the currency. The yen’s decline has been fueled by the Bank of Japan’s decision to …
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A sense of urgency is building within the halls of the Bank of Japan (BOJ) as the nation grapples with surging inflation and a weakening yen. The once-unthinkable prospect of raising interest rates is now at the forefront of policy discussions, with recent meeting summaries revealing a growing consensus among …
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A cautious mood settled over European markets on Monday, with the pan-European STOXX 600 index maintaining its position at 515.06 points. The flat opening was largely attributed to a decline in mining stocks, dragged down by weaker metal prices. However, the automotive sector provided a glimmer of hope, accelerating with …
Read More »Asian Stocks Slide as China Trade War Fears Escalate, US Inflation Data Looms
Asian stock markets experienced a downturn on Monday, with Chinese markets bearing the brunt of the losses amid escalating concerns of a potential trade war with the European Union. The prospect of a prolonged period of high interest rates in the U.S. further dampened investor sentiment. Wall Street provided a …
Read More »Oil Prices Stabilize, Poised for Weekly Gains Amidst Rising Demand and Geopolitical Tensions
Crude oil futures held steady on Friday, with Brent crude futures for August settlement experiencing a slight dip and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for August delivery also edging lower. However, both benchmarks were set to achieve a second consecutive week of over 3% gains, reaching their highest …
Read More »Dollar Soars to New Highs as Fed Remains Hawkish, Sterling Retreats Further
The U.S. dollar continued its upward trajectory on Friday, reaching new highs as the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance contrasted with the more dovish policies of its European counterparts. Sterling, meanwhile, continued its decline amid expectations of a Bank of England rate cut in August. The Dollar Index, measuring the greenback …
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