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The EUR/GBP pair has been consolidating in a narrow trading range for the past week, unable to break out of its recent price channel. While there have been brief periods of upward movement, overall momentum remains sluggish. The pair is currently trading below its 20-day Simple Moving Average (SMA), suggesting …

Global financial markets ended the week ending October 11 with risk assets prevailing over safe haven assets after successive batches of US inflation data highlighted a decline in price growth that would weigh heavily on interest rate cuts in the coming period. Markets are also awaiting developments in monetary policy …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) continued its impressive ascent, reaching a fresh all-time high on Friday as investors cheered a combination of favorable economic indicators and robust corporate performance. The benchmark index closed the day with a gain of over 400 points, reflecting a growing optimism about the overall …

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Global equities fell for the second straight session on Friday, despite being up for the week, mostly because of weakness in technology shares. On Monday, the starting reading of 105.52 on the Dollar Index saw it rise to its highest level since early May, closing the trading week at 105.83. …

The ongoing trade war between the United States and China represents one of the most significant economic confrontations of the 21st century, deeply impacting global markets, supply chains, and international relations. As the world’s two largest economies clash over tariffs, trade deficits, and technology transfers, Europe finds itself in a …

Caution prevailed among investors ahead of the US labor market report release, resulting in subdued price movements across the market on Thursday. Simultaneously, the European Central Bank (ECB) implemented a widely expected 25 basis point reduction in interest rates. Currencies:EUR/USD regained traction and approached the 1.0900 zone after the cautious …

European markets experienced a notable upswing yesterday, reaching their highest levels in over a week. This occurred as financial markets adopted a more measured approach toward recent geopolitical events. Additionally, investors were contemplating the possibility of a stimulus plan in China and a subtle shift in tone from Fed policymakers …

Retail sales slipped in October, falling just a tenth of a percent from its upwardly revised level for the prior month. The PPI data supports the Fed’s tightening cycle, but the US Dollar Index recovered from monthly lows and the 10-year yield increased from 4.42% to 4.52%. Wall Street stocks …

In the third quarter of 2023, McDonald’s, the renowned fast food company, outperformed market expectations, attaining remarkable growth in its international sales. The company’s profits surged to $3.19 per share, surpassing the anticipated $3.00 per share. Furthermore, its revenues climbed to $6.69 billion, outshining the projected $6.58 billion. McDonald’s experienced …