Market Performance Bitcoin (BTC): Down 0.1% to $98,124.6 as of 01:35 ET (06:35 GMT), trading in a tight range after two consecutive sessions of gains. Other major cryptocurrencies also retreated, reflecting subdued investor sentiment following the Federal Reserve’s recent hawkish shift. Key Factors Impacting Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies Macroeconomic Pressures: Bitcoin’s …
Read More »Oil Prices Edge Higher Amid Chinese Fiscal Stimulus Hopes and Falling U.S. Crude Inventories
Market Performance Oil prices increased slightly in thin holiday trading on Thursday, buoyed by optimism surrounding China’s fiscal stimulus and an anticipated drop in U.S. crude oil inventories. Brent Crude Futures: Rose 13 cents, or 0.2%, to $73.71 per barrel by 0650 GMT. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude: Gained 11 …
Read More »Gold Prices Edge Higher Amid Cautious Sentiment and Geopolitical Tensions
Highlights Gold Prices Rise Slightly Spot Gold: Up 0.4% to $2,627.55 per ounce. Gold Futures (February): Increased 0.1% to $2,643.86 per ounce as of early Thursday. A slightly weaker US dollar supported gold prices in thin post-holiday trading, though gains were capped by caution stemming from the Federal Reserve’s hawkish …
Read More »US Dollar Gains Amid Thin Holiday Trading, Supported by Hawkish Fed Outlook
The US dollar extended its recent rally on Tuesday, buoyed by the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance, even as holiday-thinned trading conditions kept market activity subdued. Key Highlights Dollar Index Near Two-Year High The Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against six major currencies, rose 0.1% to 107.905, staying near a …
Read More »European Stock Markets See Modest Gains in Holiday-Thinned Trading
European stock markets edged slightly higher on Tuesday as trading volumes remained muted due to the holiday season. FTSE 100: Up 0.3% CAC 40: Increased 0.4% DAX: Closed for the day Most European markets will close early on Tuesday and remain shut on Wednesday for the Christmas holiday. Key Market …
Read More »Oil Prices Edge Higher Amid Positive Market Sentiment
Oil prices climbed on Tuesday, reversing losses from the previous session, as analysts pointed to a more optimistic short-term outlook despite thin trading activity ahead of the Christmas holiday. Brent Crude: Up 0.6% to $73.05 a barrel. WTI Crude: Gained 0.6% to reach $69.62 a barrel as of 0742 GMT. …
Read More »Bitcoin Extends Losses Amid Fed’s Hawkish Stance
Bitcoin continued its downward trajectory on Tuesday, marking its fourth consecutive daily decline as the rally triggered by Donald Trump’s presidential election victory faded in the face of a more hawkish Federal Reserve. Bitcoin Price: Fell 2% to $94,159.4 as of 00:22 ET (05:22 GMT), dipping below the critical $93,000 …
Read More »U.S. Futures Edge Higher Amid Softer Inflation Data
U.S. stock index futures advanced slightly on Monday as Wall Street reacted to signs of easing inflation, kicking off a shortened trading week ahead of the Christmas holiday. Dow Jones Futures: +5 points (+0.1%) S&P 500 Futures: +10 points (+0.2%) Nasdaq 100 Futures: +60 points (+0.3%) Markets will close early …
Read More »U.S. Dollar Rebounds as Euro Weakens Following Lagarde’s Dovish Tone
The U.S. dollar strengthened on Monday, recovering from sharp losses late last week. Signs of cooling inflationary pressures in the U.S. eased concerns about aggressive rate cuts in 2025, while the euro slipped amid dovish remarks by European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde. Dollar Index (DXY): Up 0.4%, trading at …
Read More »European Stock Markets Start the Week Lower
European markets opened the week in the red, reflecting a subdued trading environment as the Christmas holiday approaches. At 03:13 ET (08:13 GMT), major indices showed minor declines: Germany’s DAX: -0.4% France’s CAC 40: -0.1% UK’s FTSE 100: -0.1% With many markets preparing to close early or remain shut on …
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