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European stock markets declined on Thursday as ongoing tensions in the Middle East dampened investor sentiment. Traders are also awaiting the release of key regional economic activity data, particularly services PMI reports, which could influence monetary policy expectations. By 07:05 GMT, Germany’s DAX index fell 0.4%, while France’s CAC 40 …

The US dollar continued to rise and hit new three-week highs, supported by growing US rates and an ongoing risk-on attitude in reaction to escalating Middle East tensions. The US Dollar Index (DXY) surged to all-time highs of over 101.70 as a result of the ongoing risk aversion and growing …

As traders watched Israel’s response to Iran’s attack on Tuesday, gold retreated during the North American session on Wednesday and continued to decline by 0.50% each day. Following consecutive gloomy sessions since last Friday, traders’ attention is still focused on geopolitics, which has helped to push up gold prices. The …

China’s stock market has been on a wild ride in recent weeks, propelled by a series of aggressive government stimulus measures. While the rally has temporarily buoyed investor sentiment, it also raises significant concerns about the sustainability of China’s economic recovery.The surge in stock prices has been driven primarily by …

The Federal Reserve’s recent decision to lower interest rates by half a percentage point marks a significant shift in its monetary policy stance. However, as Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin has emphasized, this does not signal an end to the battle against inflation.Barkin’s assessment aligns with the broader consensus among …

The EUR/GBP has finished pulling back and resumed its downtrend. It has broken below the 0.8317 September 24 low, confirming a lower low and extension towards the next target at 0.8287, the August 2022 low. It remains in a downtrend on a short and medium-term basis, and given the principle …

European stock markets opened cautiously higher on Wednesday as investors remained wary of escalating tensions in the Middle East while turning their attention to upcoming employment data from the Eurozone. Markets Show Cautious OptimismDespite concerns over geopolitical risks, major European indices displayed modest gains: Germany’s DAX rose by 0.1%France’s CAC …

European stock markets opened cautiously higher on Wednesday, as investors closely monitored escalating tensions in the Middle East and awaited fresh employment data from the Eurozone. Key Market Movements: Germany’s DAX: Up by 0.1%France’s CAC 40: Rose by 0.3%U.K.’s FTSE 100: Climbed 0.3% Escalating Middle East Conflict:The situation in the …

Oil prices spiked on Wednesday, with Brent crude rising by 1.36% to $74.56 per barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) jumping 1.53% to $70.90, driven by escalating concerns over possible crude supply disruptions following Iran’s largest military strike against Israel. This follows Tuesday’s significant surge, where both benchmarks gained …

Gold prices have rallied over 1% on Tuesday amid growing tensions in the Middle East. The XAU/USD trades at $2,662 after bouncing off daily lows of $2,632. A daily close below the September 30 high of $2,665 could open the door for a pullback if geopolitical risks de-escalate. The US …