Gold prices saw a slight uptick in Asian trading on Monday, driven by safe-haven demand as investors reacted to U.S. President Joe Biden’s surprise decision to drop out of the 2024 reelection race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris. Despite a recent decline from record highs last week due to …
Read More »Asian Stocks Slump Amid Uncertainty Over U.S. Political Landscape and Tech Sell-Off
Asian markets experienced a downturn on Monday, as investors grappled with the potential ramifications of U.S. President Joe Biden’s surprise decision to withdraw from the 2024 reelection race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor. The unexpected move fueled uncertainty about the future direction of U.S. policies towards …
Read More »Financial Markets Recap: Technology and political developments take central stage
This week, financial markets navigated a mix of influences, with technology and political developments grabbing the spotlight. While the US dollar strengthened, and gold prices surged, stock markets witnessed some profit-taking. The overall sentiment leaned towards safe-haven assets like gold due to economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions. Microsoft shares were …
Read More »Behind the Curtains: Likely Bidenexit Matters for US Economy
About 29 Democrats in the House are calling for US President Joe Biden to step down. However, some top Democrats privately believe that the rising pressure of party congressional leaders and close friends will persuade Biden to quit the presidential race as soon as this weekend. The 81-year-old president remains …
Read More »US dollar strengthens, celebrates a winning week
Long-term gains are seen in the US Dollar DXY, which approaches 104.365 as sellers retreat. The USD may still be burdened by worries about the US labor situation. By the conclusion of the week, the US was benefiting from risk aversion.Notwithstanding ongoing concerns over the job market, the US dollar …
Read More »Stock Market Struggles Ahead of Looming Huge Earnings
The tech industry is experiencing a severe decline, which has been negatively impacting the stock market. In the upcoming week, GE Aerospace, Tesla, ServiceNow, and Alphabet, the parent company of Google, will all be releasing their earnings results. Amid issues with chips, the CrowdStrike IT failure, and other issues, the …
Read More »USD/JPY Consolidates Ahead of the weekend
The USD/JPY pair rises up 0.06%, but fails to break above 158.00. Key supports at 157.00, 156.00, and bottom of the Kumo at 155.50/60; further support at 155.37 and 155.00. Potential resistance at 157.50 and July 16 peak at 158.85 if buyers push the pair higher.The USD/JPY edged up during …
Read More »Why Has Gold Dropped Below $2,400 after All-Time Peak?
Gold hits a peak of $2,447 before falling 1.90% to $2,398. Fears over Trump’s chances of winning the election and China’s economic expansion strengthen the US dollar. US Treasury yields rise, with the 10-year note at 4.233%; the US Dollar Index rises to 104.34, up 0.18%. The statistics released this …
Read More »Global Computer Systems Meltdown: CrowdStrike Software Update Triggers Widespread Chaos
A seemingly routine software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike unleashed a wave of chaos on Friday, causing widespread disruptions to critical computer systems worldwide. The malfunctioning update impacted a multitude of industries and services, from grounding flights and silencing broadcasters to disrupting banking and healthcare operations. The culprit behind the …
Read More »Dollar Rebounds Amidst Uncertainty, Sterling Slips on Weak Retail Sales Data
The U.S. dollar gained slightly on Friday, setting the stage for a positive week, while the British pound retreated following the release of disappointing retail sales figures. Dollar Finds Support: The dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, rose 0.2% to 104.065, recovering from …
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