Market Update

Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) experienced a setback on Monday, declining by 330 points (0.8%) as equity markets retreated from recent record highs.The decline was primarily attributed to a pause in bullish momentum, with the Dow Jones bearing the brunt of the sell-off. Investors grappled with conflicting factors: the anticipation …

The US Dollar maintained its strength on Monday, buoyed by escalating tensions in the Middle East and supportive remarks from Federal Reserve officials. However, profit-taking activity tempered the Greenback’s gains, as investors digested positive economic news from China and its government’s stimulus measures.Geopolitical Tensions: The ongoing tensions in the Middle …

The EUR/USD exchange rate is likely to continue falling as the European Central Bank is expected to lower interest rates again. The value of the EUR/USD pair is currently at 1.0800, but its future direction is uncertain due to expectations that the ECB will adopt a more lenient monetary policy. …

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Lorie Logan suggested on Monday that the Fed may gradually lower interest rates in the future, provided the economy continues to perform as expected. She also indicated that the Fed plans to continue reducing its balance sheet.Logan highlighted the following key points:Economic Stability: The …

China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), initiated its first swap operations on Monday under a newly established facility aimed at stabilizing the stock market. The PBOC exchanged assets worth 50 billion yuan ($7 billion) with brokerages, fund companies, and insurers as part of the move. In the …

Oil prices rose on Monday, recovering some of last week’s steep losses driven by concerns over China’s economic slowdown and easing tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude futures increased by $1.16, or 1.6%, to $74.22 per barrel at 1036 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained $1.32, …

European shares wavered on Monday after two consecutive weeks of gains, as investors awaited key corporate earnings reports, with stabilizing oil prices supporting the energy sector. The pan-European STOXX 600 index remained flat at 0845 GMT, fluctuating between minor gains and losses. Last week, the STOXX 600 gained momentum following …

The U.S. dollar strengthened on Monday, building on its recent gains as the U.S. presidential election approaches, with growing expectations that former President Donald Trump may secure a victory in the 2024 race. At 04:30 ET (08:30 GMT), the Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against six major currencies, rose …

Oil prices rose slightly in Asian trading on Monday, following a sharp decline last week driven by worries over slowing demand in China, the world’s largest oil importer, and easing concerns about supply disruptions in the Middle East. Brent crude futures gained 0.37%, or 27 cents, to trade at $73.33 …

Bitcoin prices climbed on Monday, briefly reaching a three-month high as speculation grew over Donald Trump’s chances of winning the 2024 U.S. presidential election. The world’s largest cryptocurrency has seen a sharp rally over the past week, spurred by polls and prediction markets indicating a potential Trump victory, though analysts …