Market Update

A wave of selling swept across Asian markets on Thursday, driven by a disappointing outlook from chipmaking giant Micron and renewed concerns about China’s economic health. The ripple effects were felt in tech-heavy sectors and beyond, with investors seeking refuge amid growing uncertainty. Micron’s Guidance Sparks Tech Rout Micron Technology …

The Yen’s decline continues, as the GBP/JPY pair rises to all-time highs. Japanese policymakers issue more pointed warnings in response to the collapsing JPY. Given the continued huge rate differential, market flows are unlikely to change. Wednesday saw the GBP/JPY pair achieve a record 16-year high, the fourth day in …

The biggest US banks have enough capital to survive an economic disaster, according to the Fed’s annual bank stress test, but their position is weaker than it was a year ago. The purpose of the tests, which gained additional significance following the failure of three US banks last year, was …

Japanese Yen nosedives after Kanda’s bleak response. Masato Kanda, the Japanese Ministry of Finance’s Vice Minister of Finance for International Affairs, stated at 13:15 GMT that the government is closely monitoring the foreign exchange markets and will take necessary action as necessary.Earlier during the US trading session, the Japanese Yen …

The US Dollar extended recovery to Wednesday, reaching 106.00, its highest level since early May. Rising US Treasury yields lent support to the US currency. Week’s highlight remains June’s PCE inflation data due on Friday.Wednesday’s session witnessed the US Dollar, as represented by the Dollar Index (DXY), climb to 106.00, …

After battling at 1.2700, the GBP/USD pair drops as a result of the strong US dollar and poor US housing data. The technical picture is gloomy, with a “evening star” pattern and an RSI pointing to more decline. The 50-DMA at 1.2636, the 200-DMA at 1.2555, and the 1.2600 are …

U.S. stock index futures climbed on Wednesday, continuing a recovery in the tech sector, led by a surge in Nvidia shares and an optimistic outlook from delivery giant FedEx. Dow Jones Futures held steady, while S&P 500 Futures gained 0.2% and Nasdaq 100 Futures jumped 0.3%, indicating a positive start …

Oil prices continued their upward trajectory on Wednesday, approaching a two-month high, driven by expectations of dwindling inventories during the peak summer demand season and heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Market Dynamics Brent crude oil futures rose 0.7% to $85.64 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude …

European shares advanced on Wednesday, fueled by gains in mining and technology stocks, as investors eagerly awaited the release of crucial U.S. inflation data and the outcome of the French elections later in the week. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.4% by mid-morning, with the technology sector leading the …

Asian stock markets experienced a choppy trading session on Wednesday, as investors braced for a pivotal U.S. inflation report and kept a watchful eye on the yen, which hovered near the psychologically significant 160-per-dollar level, raising concerns about potential intervention by Japanese authorities. Market Sentiment and U.S. Rate Expectations Risk …