Bitcoin continued its downward trend on Monday, slipping 1.6% to $93,869.0 by 10:04 GMT. This follows its peak of over $108,000 nearly two weeks ago. Despite the recent pullback, Bitcoin remains up a remarkable 120% year-to-date, fueled by optimism over potential digital currency backing under the incoming Trump administration. Market …
Read More »Boeing Shares Drop Amid South Korea’s Deadliest Aviation Disaster
Boeing’s (NYSE:BA) stock fell over 4% in premarket trading on Monday following a tragic aviation accident involving a Boeing 737-800 in South Korea. The crash, which occurred at Muan International Airport, claimed the lives of 179 people and is being labeled as the deadliest air disaster in the country’s history. …
Read More »Oil Prices Dip Amid Thin Holiday Trade, Eyes on U.S. and China Data
Oil prices edged lower on Monday in light holiday trading as markets awaited key economic data from China and the U.S., the world’s two largest oil consumers, to gauge future growth prospects. Price Movement Brent crude futures slipped 8 cents to $74.09 a barrel by 0700 GMT, while the more …
Read More »Weekly Recap: A Rocky Year’s Finish
The US stock market experienced a decline in the holiday-shortened week, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite declining by 1.1% and 1.5% respectively largely due to the performance of the communication services and information technology sectors. However, US Treasury yields have continued to rise, surpassing the 4.6% mark, largely …
Read More »Gold Price Slumps Amid Existing Elevated Interest Rates
Gold prices continued their downward trajectory today, weighed down by persistently strong US interest rates. This decline brings the market closer to a critical support level – a key trend line – whose breach could signal further weakness. The precious metal is trading at 2,620.95, down -0.45% on the day.Technical …
Read More »The Dollar’s End-of-Year Strength: A Tale of Resilience
The US Dollar Index (DXY) continues to display remarkable strength as the year draws to a close, trading near 108.00 despite the holiday-thinned market. While muted trading activity and cautious market sentiment have limited volatility, the dollar remains firmly bid. This resilience reflects a confluence of factors, from the robust …
Read More »Dow Jones Slumps as Tech Retreats Amid Holiday Thin Trading
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) experienced a significant decline on Friday, shedding nearly 400 points. This downturn occurred amidst thin holiday trading volumes, with many investors remaining on the sidelines. The broader market also cooled, particularly in the technology sector, as investors engaged in some profit-taking ahead of the …
Read More »The Eurozone’s Shifting Sands: Southern Resilience, Northern Woes
The EUR/USD currency pair recently displayed a modest rebound, inching towards 1.0430 after a period of decline. While this provides some respite, the pair remains below the crucial 20-day SMA, indicating a persistent downtrend. A sustained break above this SMA would be necessary to signal a potential shift in market …
Read More »U.S. Stock Futures Slip Amid Soft Trading and Rising Treasury Yields
Key Points Futures Market Movement: S&P 500 Futures: Down 0.1% to 6,090.0 points. Nasdaq 100 Futures: Declined 0.3% to 21,985.75 points. Dow Jones Futures: Edged lower by 0.1% to 43,668.0 points. Wall Street Overview: The major indices were largely unchanged during Thursday’s session. S&P 500: Flat at 6,037.59 points. NASDAQ …
Read More »Bitcoin Declines Amid Thin Trading, Set for Second Weekly Loss
Key Highlights Bitcoin Slides Further: Bitcoin Price: Down 2.1% to $96,403.7 by 06:30 GMT. Year-End Trading: Soft volumes and cautious sentiment around cryptocurrencies have fueled the decline. Impact of Inaccurate Chart Data: An anomaly in TradingView’s Bitcoin dominance chart, which falsely displayed Bitcoin’s market share dropping to 0%, caused confusion …
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