European stock markets reached a fresh record high in mid-morning trading on Friday, fueled by strong momentum from a rally in Asia, led by China. As of 05:13 ET (09:13 GMT), the pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose by 0.3% to 526.92, having previously hit an intraday high of 526.51. Germany’s …
Read More »Germany’s Unemployment Rate Exceeds Expectations in September
The number of unemployed individuals in Germany increased more than anticipated in September, according to data released by the federal labor office on Friday. The report indicated that the number of unemployed rose by 17,000, reaching a total of 2.82 million when adjusted for seasonal variations. Analysts surveyed by Reuters …
Read More »Japanese Yen Gains as Shigeru Ishiba Wins Leadership Race; U.S. Dollar Faces Pressure
The Japanese Yen (JPY) managed to recover its daily losses following the news that Shigeru Ishiba, the former Defense Chief, won the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership race, securing his position as Japan’s new Prime Minister. This political development has provided support for the yen, but some traders remain cautious …
Read More »Oil Prices Decline for Third Day, Focus on Libya and OPEC+ Output
Oil prices eased on Friday, marking the third consecutive day of declines, as investors monitored expectations of increased output from Libya and the broader OPEC+ group. However, the decline was somewhat limited by fresh stimulus measures from China, the world’s top oil importer. Market Overview As of 04:33 GMT, Brent …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, September 26
The Greenback navigated quite a bearish session on Thursday, giving away a big chunk of Wednesday’s gains despite higher yields and amidst a persistently firm sentiment in the risk-associated universe. The value of the US Dollar decreased significantly, which was good for riskier investments. The main focus will be on …
Read More »Gold Bulls Remain Cautious Ahead of US PCE Price Index
Gold prices, having recently reached a new all-time high, are currently facing a period of consolidation as investors await the release of the US Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) Price Index. While the market is anticipating a further easing of monetary policy by the Federal Reserve, the upcoming inflation data could …
Read More »Saudi Arabia’s Production Boost Weighs on WTI
The Global Oil Landscape ShiftsThe recent announcement from Saudi Arabia to increase oil production has sent ripples through the global energy market. West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, has been under pressure as a result.While Saudi Arabia’s decision to boost production offers a potential solution to global …
Read More »Potential Impact of Chinese Stimulus on Investor Portfolios
The latest decisions taken by Beijing to revitalize the Chinese economy are having a noteworthy impact on the international market. China’s economy, the second largest worldwide, has a lot of ramifications, particularly for Western businesses who have a lot of exposure to the area. Let’s examine how this stimulus can …
Read More »Strong US Economic Data Fuels Market Rally
The S&P 500 reached a new all-time high on Thursday, buoyed by positive economic indicators and strong corporate performance. This surge suggests a robust economy that may alleviate concerns about an aggressive Federal Reserve interest rate cut.Key Economic Indicators Point to a Healthy Economy: Several economic data points contributed to …
Read More »GBP/USD Recovers, Aims for 1.3400 on Upbeat Sentiment
GBP/USD gains 0.59%, trading at 1.3394 after rebounding from a daily low of 1.3312. Break above 1.3400 could push the pair towards the YTD high of 1.3437 and further resistance at 1.3500. Failure to reclaim 1.3400 may lead to testing the September 25 low of 1.3312.The Pound Sterling climbs over …
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