The Dow Jones Index retreated on Thursday, losing -527 points and tumbling below 39,150.00 as investors pulled back in the face of declining hopes for a September interest rate cut from the Fed.On the US data front; S&P Global Services Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to a 12-month high of …
Read More »Asian Markets React to Policy Patience and Geopolitical Tensions
Several Asian share benchmarks experienced declines on Thursday as investors grappled with the implications of policymakers adopting a patient approach to monetary easing amidst persistent inflationary pressures. Geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Taiwan Strait, added to market concerns. Market Movements Chinese blue chips and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index faced …
Read More »How have financial markets reacted to latest FOMC minutes?
On Wednesday, the Fed issued the minutes of its last meeting held on April 30 and May 1, which sheds light on monetary policy trends and overall economic conditions. The minutes also answer important questions related to the challenges facing financial markets in America and the world. Let’s have a …
Read More »Nvidia’s Profit Soars, Underscoring Dominance in AI Chips
Nvidia reported Q1 earnings, which were impressive, with net income rising more than sevenfold compared to the previous year. The company’s revenue also experienced remarkable growth, more than tripling from $7.19 billion to $26.04 billion during the same period. Analysts had high expectations, and NVIDIA exceeded them. Earnings per share …
Read More »US stocks continue quiet trading ahead of FOMC minutes
US stock indexes are drifting around their records, with the S&P 500 remaining virtually unchanged. Target tumbled 7.4% after reporting profit for the latest quarter that fell short of analysts’ expectations, and forecasted ranges for upcoming profit fell below analysts’ estimates. Nvidia’s headline profit report will come after trading closes …
Read More »S&P 500 Hits Fresh Highs Ahead of FOMC Minutes, Nvidia Earnings
The stock market is closely and carefully watched by analysts as well as investors as Nvidia gets ready to announce its quarterly financial results. Tuesday’s closing high of 5,321.41 was achieved by the S&P 500 index thanks to robust corporate earnings in the first quarter of 2024. Nonetheless, a few …
Read More »Asian Stocks Dip as Chinese Stimulus Rally Fades and Interest Rate Worries Persist
Most Asian stocks edged lower on Tuesday as the stimulus-driven rally in Chinese markets lost momentum. Additionally, concerns about sustained high interest rates continued to weigh on investor sentiment. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Suffers Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index was the day’s worst performer, hit hard by a significant drop …
Read More »Title: Will Inflation ease in the Eurozone this year?
The Eurozone will shortly release its inflation data. This information holds significant importance as it directly influences price movements in financial markets. Additionally, it plays a crucial role in shaping the trajectory of the Euro (the unified European currency) and impacts price actions in European stocks during the upcoming session.According …
Read More »Nasdaq touches new record, Dow attempts to surpass 40,000
US stocks have seen a surge as the Nasdaq Composite (NXIC) reached new intraday highs and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) fell below 40,000 after closing above the landmark level for the first time on Friday. The S&P 500 (GSPC) rose 0.3%, while the Dow wavered around the flatline …
Read More »Asian Stocks Rise as Markets Cheer Chinese Stimulus and Tech Advances
Most Asian stocks climbed on Monday, buoyed by stimulus measures from China and a robust performance in tech-heavy indexes as investors positioned themselves ahead of key earnings reports this week. Wall Street Influence and Fed Expectations Regional markets largely built on gains from last week, driven by softer U.S. inflation …
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