The price of bitcoin has recovered to the level of support that drove the bull market in 2023, with nearly nil profit margins for traders. A potential turning point in the decline of the price of Bitcoin is not totally ruled out, though. A week of declining prices for Bitcoin …
Read More »XAU/USD boosted on increased central bank purchases
Gold futures continue to rise since the beginning of daily trading on Thursday, driven by increased demand for the precious metal by central banks worldwide. No tangible developments have taken place regarding the current situation in the Middle East since Iran launched attacks on Israel with missiles and drones, and …
Read More »Treasury yields climbs after Fed’s Williams remarks
The slightest suggestion of an interest rate hike by a Federal Reserve official ended the US bond market’s rebound. John Williams, the president of the New York Fed, stated that another rate hike is not his base case on Thursday in answer to a question during a conference in Washington. …
Read More »EUR/USD drops following ECB members’ dovish remarks
The euro’ rebound is unable to rise over 1.0647, down -0.24%, as ECB policymakers hint at a rate cut in June. Strong employment numbers in the US and some hawkish remarks made by Fed’s Williams have given the USD a new lease on life. The EUR/USD exchange rate is still …
Read More »Sterling drops amid downbeat market sentiment
The Pound Sterling has fallen against the US Dollar amid a dismal market mood, with investors seeing the Bank of England (BoE) delaying rate cuts. UK’s stable wage growth is limiting the slowdown in price pressures, while the US Dollar corrects despite the Fed’s stance towards keeping interest rates higher …
Read More »Crude oil poised to close unchanged amid geopolitical tensions
WTI Oil sell-off gets nearly fully erased at the start of the US trading session. Oil prices are erasing earlier losses after harsh rhetoric from Iran which said it is ready to respond when Israel should retaliate.More specific, Iran vowed to target several nuclear sites in Israel, which would mean …
Read More »Nikkei ends losing streak as chip sector shares rise
On Thursday, Japan’s Nikkei index rebounded, marking its first ascent in four sessions. Chip stocks, initially down, reversed their losses, and banking shares saw gains. Closing at 38,079.70 points, the Nikkei climbed by 0.31 percent after dipping by 0.83 percent earlier in the session. Despite this rise, the index still …
Read More »Eurozone’s February Surplus Shrinks, German Economy Shows Recovery Signs
In February, the Eurozone’s current account surplus dipped to €29.5 billion, down from €39.4 billion previously. While goods and services showed surpluses, secondary and primary income recorded deficits. Germany, a key player, hinted at economic growth in Q1, thanks to unexpected boosts from industry and construction. However, concerns linger over …
Read More »European stocks rise supported by the industrial sector
On Thursday, European stocks witnessed a rise, buoyed by the industrial sector’s performance, fueled by positive results from ABB Group. However, Sartorius shares faced a significant decline on the German stock exchange following a quarterly drop in orders. The European STOXX 600 index advanced by 0.2 percent as of 0717 …
Read More »US Dollar is breathing as investors focus on rates
On Thursday, the dollar experienced a decline as traders assessed the trajectory of interest rates in the United States, spurred by statements from Federal Reserve officials reinforcing expectations of an extended period of monetary tightening. Recent weeks saw the dollar strengthening, propelled by a series of robust US economic data …
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