Market Update

Gold prices slipped slightly in Asian trade on Thursday, extending the losses from the previous session, triggered by a sharp rally in the dollar and risk assets following Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Despite this recent decline, gold has managed to hold on to significant gains …

Asian stocks saw limited movement on Thursday, with early gains following Donald Trump’s election victory in the U.S. beginning to taper off. The initial rally sparked by optimism on Wall Street is being overshadowed by concerns over trade and stimulus policies. Investors are now focused on additional economic measures from …

The US Dollar Index (DXY) rose to four-month tops north of the 105.00 hurdle on the back of Trump’s win and higher US yields. The Fed’s interest rate decision will be at the centre of the debate, seconded by weekly Initial Jobless Claims and Wholesale Inventories.The US dollar has touched …

The election of Trump increases the likelihood of policy-induced inflation, which forces the Fed to maintain its restrictive stance for a longer period of time. A 25 basis point cut is anticipated when the FOMC meets on Thursday.The US economy is still expanding at or above the trend. Following former …

Donald Trump’s threat to impose 60% tariffs on US imports of Chinese goods poses significant growth risks for the world’s second-largest economy. The property market crisis, weak domestic demand, and deflationary pressures have contributed to China’s economic downturn. In 2018, the property market was strong, driving about a quarter of …

Gold price is under considerable downward pressure due to the strong rise in the US dollar since the announcement of Donald Trump, the former US President and Republican candidate, winning the 2024 US presidential election. Financial markets continue to celebrate the victory of former US President and Republican candidate Donald …

Stocks have surged sharply on Wednesday, with major benchmarks hitting record highs as Donald Trump wins the 2024 presidential election. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,434 points to a record high, or around 3.4%. The last time the blue-chip Dow jumped more than 1,000 points in a single day …

In addition to raising concerns about how much pressure might be put on the Federal Reserve during his second term in office, some economists and experts say Donald Trump’s victory in Tuesday’s presidential contest could potentially upend the US economy and change the Fed’s policy calculus in the coming months.During …

Novo Nordisk, a major pharmaceutical company, reported mixed results for the third quarter of 2024. While its blockbuster weight-loss drug, Wegovy, exceeded expectations with an 81% year-over-year sales increase, the company’s overall performance was tempered by challenges.Despite a 24% increase in overall sales for the first nine months of the …

Crude oil stoops and bounces back following a 3% decline earlier due to Trump’s victory in the US presidential election. As Trump is declared winner and gets an inconsecutive second term as US president, the effects of Tropical Storm Rafael on the Gulf become less significant. On Wednesday, the US …