Bitcoin’s price saw a modest recovery on Monday, rising more than 2% to $62,838.9 by 08:59 ET. This rebound came amidst broader market uncertainty and concerns surrounding the impending distribution of stolen Bitcoin from the now-defunct exchange Mt. Gox. Mt. Gox Liquidation and Potential Selling Pressure The liquidators of Mt. …
Read More »Eurozone Manufacturing Sector Contracts Further in June as Demand Slumps
The eurozone’s manufacturing sector experienced a deeper contraction in June, as demand plummeted despite factories continuing to lower prices, according to a recent survey. HCOB’s final eurozone manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, dropped to 45.8 in June from 47.3 in May, slightly exceeding the preliminary estimate …
Read More »Gold Prices Wobble as Fed Signals and Mixed Economic Data Create Uncertainty
Gold prices experienced a slight dip in Asian trading on Monday, hovering within a narrow range as traders cautiously await key signals from the Federal Reserve and further economic data. Despite increased expectations of a U.S. interest rate cut, the yellow metal struggled to capitalize on the weakening dollar, maintaining …
Read More »Asian Stocks Waver as Chinese PMIs Clash and U.S. Rate Uncertainty Lingers
Asian stocks experienced a mixed session on Monday, with most indices hovering within a flat-to-low range. Investors grappled with conflicting signals from Chinese business activity surveys and lingering uncertainty surrounding the future of U.S. interest rates. Key Takeaways: Mixed Chinese PMIs: Government data revealed a second consecutive month of contraction …
Read More »May Inflation Cools, Raising Hopes for Fed Rate Cuts
U.S. inflation eased in May, matching economists’ expectations and potentially bolstering the case for the Federal Reserve to implement interest rate cuts in 2024. The headline personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, remained flat month-over-month, a significant slowdown from April’s 0.3% increase. The annual rate …
Read More »Britain’s Economy Rebounds in Q1, But Long-Term Growth Woes Cloud Election Outlook
Key Points: Stronger Rebound: Britain’s GDP grew by 0.7% in Q1 2024, exceeding initial estimates, signaling a faster recovery from the previous recession.Weak Long-Term Growth: Despite the rebound, GDP is only marginally higher than a year earlier, highlighting persistent challenges to sustained economic growth.Election Impact: The weak economic outlook is …
Read More »U.S. Stock Futures Rise, Capping Strong First Half, Ahead of Key Inflation Data
U.S. stock index futures climbed on Friday, marking a robust first half of the year, as investors awaited the release of crucial inflation data that could influence the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions. Key Points: Market Performance: Dow Jones Futures rose 0.1%, S&P 500 Futures gained 0.4%, and Nasdaq 100 …
Read More »Gold Prices Tread Water Ahead of Crucial U.S. Inflation Data
Gold prices experienced a slight dip in Asian trading on Friday, remaining within a tight range as traders favored the U.S. dollar in anticipation of key inflation data that could influence interest rates. Despite recovering from a dip below the $2,300 an ounce support level earlier in the week, gold …
Read More »Oil Prices Climb on Supply Fears Despite U.S. Inventory Build, Strong Dollar
Oil prices continued their upward trajectory in Asian trading on Friday, poised for substantial gains in June. This ascent was fueled by growing concerns over potential supply disruptions stemming from escalating geopolitical tensions in Russia and the Middle East, overshadowing fears of slowing demand despite a surprising increase in U.S. …
Read More »Asian Stocks Shine in June, Buoyed by Fed Hopes and Tech Boom
Asian markets concluded June on a high note, driven by optimism surrounding potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve later this year due to a cooling U.S. economy. South Korea’s KOSPI index led the charge with an impressive 5.9% gain, boosted by the surging chipmaking sector and the growing …
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