On Friday, the dollar found its footing after experiencing overnight losses fueled by U.S. data signaling a cooling labour market. Meanwhile, the British pound edged higher following robust first-quarter economic performance in the UK. Dollar Performance Against the Japanese yen, the dollar regained some ground, trading at 155.68 yen, marking …
Read More »Gold Prices Rally as Dollar Weakens Amid Cooling Labor Market and Geopolitical Tensions
In the realm of precious metals, gold emerged as the shining star in Asian trade on Friday, extending its overnight gains amidst a backdrop of significant market shifts. A notable weakening of the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields provided a robust tailwind for the yellow metal, sending its prices soaring. …
Read More »Turkish Central Bank revises inflation forecasts upward, vows to maintain containment efforts
On Thursday, the Turkish Central Bank revised its inflation forecast for the end of the year, projecting it to reach 38 percent. Governor Fatih Kara Khan emphasized the bank’s commitment to taking decisive measures to prevent further deterioration in inflation, reaffirming its stance on tightening monetary policy. Presenting the quarterly …
Read More »Nikkei gives up early gains after chip industry-related stocks decline
On Thursday, the Japanese Nikkei index struggled to maintain its early gains and ultimately closed lower, primarily due to a decline in shares of companies associated with the chip industry. Tokyo Electron shares, in particular, faced selling pressure following disappointing annual revenue estimates from British chip design company Arm Holdings, …
Read More »European stocks slip as investors await the Bank of England’s verdict
European stocks experienced a slight downturn on Thursday as investors took a moment to pause following recent gains and awaited the upcoming decision from the Bank of England regarding monetary policy. The European STOXX 600 index edged down by 0.1 percent as markets digested the latest developments. Among the sectors, …
Read More »Nikkei gives up early gains after chip industry-related stocks decline
The Japanese Nikkei index struggled to maintain its early gains and ultimately closed lower on Thursday, with chip-related companies bearing the brunt of the decline. This downturn was notably influenced by the subdued annual revenue estimates reported by the British chip design company, Arm Holdings, which fell short of market …
Read More »Gold is locked in a narrow range ahead of data
Gold prices remained relatively stable on Thursday as investors redirected their attention towards upcoming US economic data, which could offer insights into the Federal Reserve’s stance on interest rate adjustments. At 0456 GMT, spot gold edged up by 0.2 percent to $2,314.26 per ounce, while US gold futures dipped slightly …
Read More »Dollar rises slightly ahead of key inflation data
The dollar maintained a steady stance against most major currencies on Thursday, with traders awaiting crucial US inflation data for insights into the Federal Reserve’s policy direction. Meanwhile, the substantial interest rate differential between Japan and the United States provided some support for the US dollar against the yen. Following …
Read More »Oil prices climb amid decreasing US crude inventories
Oil prices experienced a boost in early trading on Thursday, driven by multiple factors including a decrease in US crude inventories, which suggests a tightening of supply. Brent crude futures for July delivery climbed 23 cents to reach $83.81 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures for June …
Read More »Uber Predicts Second Quarter Gross Bookings Below Expectations
Uber’s forecast for second-quarter gross bookings fell short of expectations on Wednesday, causing its shares to plummet nearly 10% before the opening bell. The shortfall in this key metric, which indicates the total revenue earned on the Uber platform, suggests weakened demand for its ride-share and food delivery services. Despite …
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