The Japanese Nikkei index achieved strong gains at the close on Thursday, November 9, ending losses that continued for two days, supported by strong business results that helped raise shares of energy companies and consumer goods. The Nikkei closed at an increase of 1.49%, recording 32,646.46 points, offsetting most of …
Read More »European stocks opened stable
European stocks began trading on Thursday on a stable note after the positions of European Central Bank policymakers reduced market optimism regarding interest rate cuts, while investors again awaited comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The European STOXX 600 index saw little change by 0810 GMT after touching the …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, Nov. 8
Gold is still under pressure; it is now trading below $1,950, and it is at its lowest point since October 19. The drop in Treasury yields did not help the yellow metal. Due to the decline in Gold, Silver finished the day unchanged at $22.50.On Wednesday, the US dollar showed …
Read More »New Zealand Dollar moves back after central bank’s report
New Zealand’s dollar has lost ground against the US Dollar following the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s latest inflation expectations report. The report suggests that prices are likely to fall in the future, capping interest rates, a negative for NZD. The NZD/USD pair has lost 0.37% on the day and …
Read More »Gold continues to decline below $1,950.
On Wednesday, gold was expected to reach new lows, testing $1,950. Investor hopes for a dovish Fed ease are pushing back precious metals. Gold is trading at $1,947.96 per ounce at the time of writing.US Treasuries are still quite low; they recently eased back to 4.5% from 4.615%. Gold is …
Read More »EUR/GBP surges as UK stagflation scenario approaches
The EUR/GBP pair reached a weekly peak at 0.8711, driven by concerns over the UK’s economic stagnation and potential stagflation. UK GDP forecasts suggest a possible contraction in Q3, with expectations of a -0.1% decrease in QoQ, pressuring the Pound.The Bank of England’s mixed signals, with Governor Bailey’s cautious stance …
Read More »Dollar weakened on absence of guidance in Powell’s speech
The US dollar is weakening as Jerome Powell, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, gave a speech devoid of any mention of monetary policy or guidance. Traders are beginning to paint a picture of the US and global economies as the earnings season draws to a close. People’s finances are …
Read More »European stocks fell, affected by the decline of insurance companies
European stocks fell on Wednesday, November 8, with shares of insurance companies and financial institutions taking the biggest hit as investors evaluated economic data and corporate profits. The European STOXX 600 index fell 0.1% by 0815 GMT, reaching its lowest level in almost a week and heading for a decline …
Read More »Dollar rises before the Fed Chairman’s speech
The dollar recovered and rose slightly on Wednesday after a group of Federal Reserve (US central bank) officials left the door open to raising interest rates again, while traders awaited the speech of Bank President Jerome Powell to know the course of the bank’s monetary policy in the future. The …
Read More »Japan’s Nikkei turns lower under pressure from a wave of selling in value stocks
Japan’s Nikkei index closed lower on Wednesday, giving up the gains it achieved earlier in the session amid a wave of selling value stocks, but gains in growth stocks limited losses. The Nikkei ended trading down 0.33 percent, recording 32,166.48 points, after opening with an increase of 0.75 percent. The …
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