JPMorgan has downgraded Coinbase to underweight, citing the disappointing performance of Bitcoin ETFs. The launch of spot bitcoin ETFs last year was expected to lead to a new era for cryptocurrencies, with mainstream money expected to flood the space. However, the bank cut its rating to underweight from neutral, with …
Read More »WTI surges into $75.50 after EIA report
Crude oil prices surged on the energy markets after US supplies fell more than anticipated. The US’s crude stockpiles saw a sharp decline, but refined petrol saw an increase, according to the EIA. Logistics for crude oil were hindered by the cold, but demand is predicted to rise due to …
Read More »US stocks rally on shining earnings
Earlier in the session, the Nasdaq Composite had surged more than 1%; but, by the afternoon, gains had tapered off to roughly 0.5%. Not only did Netflix lead the way in strong profits, but other major tech companies like Microsoft and Meta also had increases in their stock prices.While the …
Read More »Strong S&P PMIs fails to boost US dollar
Despite high S&P PMIs, the US dollar is trading at a lower level; down -0.36% as per the DXY Index, which fell, earlier during the North American session to 103.05 as a result. the DXY reading is 103.149 at the time of writing. The The US S&P PMI for January …
Read More »ECB Preview: Forecasts from major banks
As anticipation builds for the European Central Bank’s (ECB) upcoming Monetary Policy Decision on Thursday, January 25, financial markets are keenly focused on the potential outcomes and the accompanying commentary from ECB President Christine Lagarde. Here’s an overview of the expectations and analyses provided by economists and researchers from major …
Read More »China reduces bank reserve requirements by 50 basis points
China has pledged to reduce the amount of liquidity its banks must hold in reserves early next month as it attempts to boost its faltering economy. The Chinese central bank said it expects rapid credit growth in the first quarter. Pan Gongsheng, governor of the People’s Bank of China, said …
Read More »Bank of Canada to keep rates on hold
Market analysts anticipate that the Bank of Canada will maintain its key overnight rate during its upcoming meeting on Wednesday. Despite this expectation, persistent inflationary pressures have prompted markets to revise their projections for the timing of the next interest rate cut, postponing the possibility of a reduction for the …
Read More »How could bitcoin be impacted by China’s measures to shield Yuan?
Due to the persistent threat of a deflationary economic downturn and the concerns of the real estate market, foreign investors are seen withdrawing their cash from China, which has resulted in continued currency devaluation. The most recent steps Beijing has taken to address the problem pose a downside risk to …
Read More »European stocks retreat ahead of ECB rate decision
European stocks fall as limited dip-buying coincides with a risk rally. Europe PMIs on Wednesday, ECB due on Thursday. PMIs for the euro area are predicted to grow slightly.Tuesday saw a first leg up for European market indices, which reached near-term highs before reversing course and testing the low end …
Read More »EUR/USD declines ahead of ECB’s decision
At the time of writing, the EUR/USD pair is down 0.45% in the North American session, to 1.0833, after rising to 1.0915, helped by the Fed’s policy outlook. The Eurozone’s decline in confidence and the ECB’s tighter credit policy impact the euro against the greenback.Future US GDP estimates and ECB …
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