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Weekly Recap: Central banks on the move

Last Monday, the Nasdaq index temporarily surpassed the 20,000-point mark, setting a new record. Strong economic growth, increasing corporate profits, moderate inflation, and the beginning of central banks easing their monetary policies have all contributed to the stock market’s successful performance this year. However, some uncertainties remain about the future …

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S&P 500 Pauses as Investors Digest Recent Gains

The S&P 500 was little changed on Friday, putting it on track for a weekly decline. Despite a strong performance by technology stocks, led by Broadcom’s surge following impressive earnings results, the broader market remained relatively subdued.Broadcom’s market capitalization surpassed $1 trillion, driven by soaring artificial intelligence demand. Other tech …

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XAU/USD declines on rising T-yields as FOMC meeting looms

Gold, often considered a safe-haven asset, has recently faced headwinds as rising US Treasury yields and a stronger dollar have weighed on its price. While geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties could provide support for the precious metal, the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decisions will play a crucial role in shaping …

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Oil Markets Stumble as Supply Concerns Overshadow Demand Hopes

Oil prices retreated this week, unable to sustain the momentum from the previous day’s rally. A confluence of factors, including a downward revision to global oil demand forecasts by OPEC, a strengthening US Dollar, and ample supply prospects, weighed on market sentiment. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) …

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After PPI Data, Dow Jones Pauses Amidst Sticky Inflation

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) has recently encountered a roadblock in its upward trajectory, as investors grapple with persistent inflationary pressures. The latest US Producer Price Index (PPI) data, which came in hotter than expected, has ignited concerns about the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) ability to swiftly return inflation to …

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U.S. Dollar Steady as Markets Await ECB Rate Cut, Swiss Franc Falls Following SNB Decision

The U.S. dollar remained relatively unchanged on Thursday, holding steady ahead of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) much-anticipated monetary policy decision later in the day. Traders are widely expecting the ECB to implement a quarter-point rate cut, with the euro edging slightly higher in anticipation of the move. Meanwhile, the …

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US Futures Hold Steady Ahead of Inflation Data; Crude Prices Rise on China Stimulus Hopes

US stock index futures showed little movement early Wednesday, stabilizing after a decline in the previous Wall Street session, as investors await pivotal inflation data. Meanwhile, crude oil prices gained amid expectations of increased demand in China following promises of economic stimulus. Market Snapshot Dow Jones Futures: Down 65 points …

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