On Monday, the spotlight was on metals, particularly Gold and Copper. Both traded at record highs early in the day. However, they later retreated during a quiet European morning due to most local markets being closed for Whit Monday celebrations.During the American session, the macroeconomic calendar featured various Federal Reserve …
Read More »Nasdaq touches new record, Dow attempts to surpass 40,000
US stocks have seen a surge as the Nasdaq Composite (NXIC) reached new intraday highs and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) fell below 40,000 after closing above the landmark level for the first time on Friday. The S&P 500 (GSPC) rose 0.3%, while the Dow wavered around the flatline …
Read More »Rate differential between Eurozone, Japan boosts EUR/JPY
EUR/JPY continues to rise, up 0.23% at the time of writing, due to a wide interest-rate differential between the Eurozone and Japan, which favours the Euro over the Japanese Yen. The absence of direct intervention by Japanese authorities to strengthen the Yen in early May has led to the pair …
Read More »EUR/USD slides amid uncertainty over ECB rate cut
Due to several tailwinds, the EUR/USD pair had earlier stayed stable near 1.0900 throughout Monday’s New York session. However, as of this writing, it had dropped to 1.0859. Because of the increased risk appetite of investors, the major currency pair is still in bullish zone. Although policymakers remain split on …
Read More »Officials still cautious on Fed’s policy after April inflation report
Fed policymakers’ comments will be watched closely by investors this week. Markets see a waning probability of a Fed policy hold in September. Fed rate outlook could influence the risk mood and the US Dollar’s valuation.Fed policymakers are scheduled to deliver speeches this week as investors reassess the interest rate …
Read More »Financial Markets Weekly Recap: Gold prices, US stocks surge amid rate speculations
In the face of geopolitical events and macroeconomic variables, the financial scene is nevertheless dynamic. Wall Street’s risk appetite persisted despite high rates, as evidenced by the performance of the Dow Jones Index and gold. While Bitcoin saw brief fluctuations, oil prices stayed steady. The US Dollar Index had a …
Read More »Walmart’s Strong Earnings and High-End Customer Base
Walmart recently revealed first-quarter fiscal earnings that were higher than anticipated. During the quarter, Walmart saw an astounding 22% increase in internet sales. High-end consumers who resorted to internet shopping—households making over $100,000 annually—were a major factor in this growth. This particular customer category was drawn to Walmart due in …
Read More »Dow Jones marginally rises on quiet Friday trading
With a marginal increase, Dow Jones seems unchanged on quiet Friday, although it was still significantly below its recent record highs. Record stock gains fueled by expectations of a rate cut may not last long. Fed policymakers are still a major selling factor for the markets. As the markets conclude …
Read More »US Dollar Seems Neutral Amid Cautious Remarks By Fed Policymakers
As of right now, the US dollar index is trading at 104.50, indicating a neutral performance (DXY). Strong data growth in the second quarter (Q2) and the cautious language used in the Federal Reserve’s policymakers’ most recent remarks, remarks, and statements are the reasons for the current stability.US Economy’s Q2 …
Read More »GBP/USD Rallies as bulls aim for YTD high
During the North American session on Friday, the GBP/USD pair recovered from its losses on Thursday and reached a new weekly high. The 100-DMA and important resistance at 1.2631/34 have been breached, according to the technical forecast.A decline below 1.2630 may expose 1.2500 and the 200-DMA at 1.2539, while buyers …
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