PayPal Holdings Inc., a leading digital payments company, recently released its Q3 earnings report, offering a mixed bag of results. While the company exceeded expectations on earnings per share, revenue fell short of analyst estimates.PayPal’s Q3 earnings report provides a mixed picture. The company has made strides in improving profitability, …
Read More »Gold prices rally to fresh all-time highs following US Jobs data
Gold, the timeless haven asset, has recently embarked on a remarkable rally, pushing its price to unprecedented heights. This surge can be attributed to a confluence of factors, each contributing to the precious metal’s allure.A Weakening US Dollar and Lower Interest RatesThe US dollar, often inversely correlated with gold prices, …
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US Dollar Holds Steady Amidst Economic Data and Election SpeculationThe US Dollar Index (DXY) traded in a narrow range near the 104.30 level on Tuesday, as investors balanced expectations for key economic data releases with growing speculation ahead of the November 5 US election.Key Economic DataA series of important US …
Read More »US Dollar Retreats Amid Profit-Taking and Anticipation of Key Economic Data
US Dollar Pauses as Profit-Taking Sets In, Key Economic Data AwaitedThe US Dollar Index (DXY) retreated on Monday after a recent rally, as investors took profits ahead of a pivotal week for economic data releases. While the US economy continues to show signs of strength, concerns about potential interest rate …
Read More »Ford Navigates EV Transition, Q3 Earnings Report Highlights Challenges
Ford Motor Company reported its third-quarter 2024 earnings on Monday, showcasing a mixed bag of results. While the traditional automotive business delivered strong performance, the company’s electric vehicle (EV) division, Model e, continues to be a significant financial burden.Despite increased EV sales, Ford’s investment in electric vehicles has led to …
Read More »Japan Stocks Surge as Yen Plunges Post-Election Shock
Japanese stocks climbed on Monday as the yen plummeted to a three-month low. The shock result of Sunday’s parliamentary election, where Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s coalition lost its majority, has injected uncertainty into Japan’s political and economic landscape.The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its junior partner Komeito secured 215 …
Read More »Could Strong Jobs Report Stall Fed Rate Cuts?
The upcoming October jobs report is poised to significantly influence the trajectory of the U.S. economy and financial markets. A robust employment figure could potentially delay the Federal Reserve’s plans to ease monetary policy through interest rate cuts. Such a development would ripple through various sectors, with small-cap stocks, particularly …
Read More »Gold Loses Some Luster as Yields Climb, U.S. Data in Focus
Gold, the timeless safe haven, has been on a dazzling run this year. However, recent market trends suggest a potential pause in its upward trajectory. As U.S. Treasury yields rise and the dollar strengthens, gold’s allure as a safe-haven asset may diminish.Tug-of-War Between Bulls and BearsThe Federal Reserve’s monetary policy …
Read More »What investors should know about China’s new lending tool
China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), has introduced a new lending tool to inject liquidity into the market and bolster the economy. This move comes as billions of yuan in medium-term loans are set to mature by the end of the year.The new tool, an open market …
Read More »Gold Retreats After Record Rally
Gold prices dipped slightly on Friday as investors took profits following a recent surge driven by Middle East tensions and U.S. election uncertainty. Despite this, palladium prices continued to climb, hitting a 10-month high.Spot gold fell 0.1% to $2,734.25 per ounce, after reaching an all-time high of $2,758.37 on Wednesday. …
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