The US dollar witnessed divergent movements against key currencies on Thursday, recovering from early losses against the euro while facing a decline against the Japanese yen. Investors are closely monitoring signals from the Federal Reserve, expecting a potential interest rate cut in the coming year. Dollar Index Performance: The dollar …
Read More »Dollar Hits 5-Month Low
The dollar faced a decline on Wednesday, reaching its lowest level in five months, while the euro touched a four-month high. Market sentiment was driven by expectations of an imminent interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. However, limited trading volume at the close of the year contributed to subdued …
Read More »Oil climbs amid Red Sea attacks, Fed’s rate cut expectations
Tuesday saw a more than 2% increase in oil prices, reaching their highest point since December 1. Concerns about potential interruptions to oil shipments were raised by recent attacks on ships in the Red Sea.Expected Fed interest rate reduction, which might spur economic growth and increase demand for energy, also …
Read More »Stocks kick off slightly higher in last week of 2023
US stocks opened higher on Tuesday to start the last week of the year, as traders aimed to end 2023 on a strong note. The S&P 500 climbed 0.3%, and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.4%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 100 points, or about 0.3%. Intel rose nearly 3% …
Read More »Dollar fluctuates in weak trading and Yen stabilizes
Amid the Christmas holiday, the dollar grapples with consolidation efforts against a backdrop of weakened trading. Signals of declining inflation in the largest economy, the United States, contribute to the dollar’s challenges, offering the Federal Reserve room for potential interest rate cuts in the upcoming year. Concurrently, the yen maintains …
Read More »Will ETH, BTC Register New Highs This Year?
As the volatile 2023 concludes, the Ethereum market price recovers remarkably, forming an ascending triangle pattern in the weekly chart. Buyers are attempting a bullish breakout fueled by the recent October rally of 2023. If buyers manage to cross the Ethereum market value above $2200, the bull run continuation can …
Read More »Gold price declines from $2070 highs amid market holidays
After touching the pre-holiday highs at $2070, gold retreats to around $2053 per ounce. Gold is being pressured higher by growing investor wagers on looming quicker, more frequent Fed rate cuts in the new year. US inflation is still down, and Treasury yields are easing as risk appetite surges.On Friday, …
Read More »How have US stocks performed amid Santa rally’s onset?
After five straight record closing, US stocks saw a slight decline; however, all three major US indexes ended the day down. Wall Street was expecting the Santa Rally to push markets to new heights as they finish 2023 on a high note. With a 24% increase so far this year, …
Read More »A Recap of Global Oil Markets in 2023 and Anticipated Trends for 2024
In 2023, the global oil markets underwent a transformative journey, shaped by a confluence of factors ranging from the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic to geopolitical events such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This tumultuous backdrop precipitated a realignment of benchmark crude oil prices, reshaping global trade flows and …
Read More »Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap
European stocks closed on a weak note on Friday as weaker-than-expected US inflation data offset losses in sportswear makers and stocks exposed to China, just ahead of the Christmas holiday. The European STOXX 600 index edged up by 0.1 percent, marking gains for the sixth consecutive week in a streak …
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