The US Dollar began the week on a weaker note as markets grappled with the potential impact of further tariffs and anticipated the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting. The US Dollar Index (DXY) experienced moderate losses, although it partially recovered after touching a low near 107.00. Meanwhile, the Euro strengthened against …
Read More »Why has China’s DeepSeek crept to news headlines all of a sudden?
The AI landscape has been shaken by the sudden emergence of DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence company that has rapidly gained traction with its powerful and surprisingly affordable AI chatbot. This development has sent shockwaves through the tech world, impacting stock prices and raising questions about the future of AI …
Read More »CAD weakens ahead of BoC rate call
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) weakened against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, with the USD/CAD pair trading near 1.4400. This decline comes as the market eagerly awaits the Bank of Canada’s (BoC) interest rate decision later this week. The BoC is widely expected to cut interest rates, a move that …
Read More »Nvidia and AI Infrastructure Face Fresh Uncertainty
Financial markets were shaken on Monday as tech-heavy Nasdaq futures slumped, led by a steep decline in Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA). The drop follows concerns surrounding a potential shift in AI infrastructure demand after Chinese start-up DeepSeek unveiled a low-cost, energy-efficient AI model. Nvidia shares were down 11.7% in premarket U.S. trading, …
Read More »Weekly Market Recap: Central banks could steer price action this week
Last week was marked by significant events that influenced global financial markets. The inauguration of President Donald Trump, who wasted no time addressing the world on various market-related issues, was among the highlights. Company earnings reports and the long-anticipated interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan also played a …
Read More »Alibaba’s Share Repurchases Highlight Strategic Financial Management
Alibaba Group Holding Limited has made multiple filings with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, submitting Next Day Disclosure Returns for January 20, 22, 23, and 24, 2025. These filings pertain to share repurchases made on the New York Stock Exchange between January 13 and January 17, 2025, showcasing the company’s …
Read More »Trump Pressures OPEC and Putin to Lower Oil Prices, Aims to End Ukraine War
Oil prices experienced a slight increase on Friday but concluded the week with a decline, marking the end of four consecutive weeks of gains. This shift follows President Trump’s announcement of major initiatives to boost domestic production and his renewed demand for OPEC to reduce crude prices.Price Movements Brent crude …
Read More »Will Gold Shine Brighter After the Fed Meeting?
The Gold Index, XAU/USD, peaked above $2,785 per ounce, and at the time of writing, the precious metal is trading at $2,772.31 per ounce. The recent unexpected rise in the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) has reignited concerns about inflation, prompting investors to seek safe-haven assets like gold. Furthermore, escalating …
Read More »American Express Exceeds Expectations With Strong Q4 Results
American Express reported fourth-quarter financial results that largely met market expectations. The company achieved earnings per share (EPS) of $3.04, slightly surpassing the consensus estimate, while total revenue aligned with analyst projections at $17.18 billion. Notably, billed business reached a record high of $408.4 billion, reflecting a robust 8% year-over-year …
Read More »Gold Prices Near Record Highs on Weaker Dollar and Rate Cut Calls
Gold prices climbed in Asian trading on Friday, approaching record highs as a weakening U.S. dollar and President Donald Trump’s call for immediate interest rate cuts bolstered safe-haven demand. Market Performance Spot Gold: Up 0.7% to $2,773.91 per ounce, near its record high of $2,790.41. Gold Futures (Feb): Gained 0.6%, …
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