Market Update

On Thursday, the British blue-chip stock index set a record as the Bank of England moved closer to reducing interest rates, with a second official endorsing the move. Meanwhile, the pound sterling and UK bond yields declined. Sterling hit a two-week low of $1.2446, down as much as 0.4% vs …

Chief Economist of the Bank of England, Huw Pill, signaled to markets that the UK’s central bank will be considering rate cuts over the next few meetings, provided there are no “big disturbances” in the economy. BoE’s Pill spoke during a virtual question and answer period regarding the BoE’s Monetary …

Despite a spike in earnings, Arm Holdings, a significant semiconductor firm, has seen a decline in value. Nvidia made a bid of $40 billion to acquire Arm from Softbank in 2020, but European and American regulators vetoed the transaction. In September 2023, the business underwent a spin-off through an IPO, …

European stocks experienced a slight downturn on Thursday as investors took a moment to pause following recent gains and awaited the upcoming decision from the Bank of England regarding monetary policy. The European STOXX 600 index edged down by 0.1 percent as markets digested the latest developments. Among the sectors, …

The Japanese Nikkei index struggled to maintain its early gains and ultimately closed lower on Thursday, with chip-related companies bearing the brunt of the decline. This downturn was notably influenced by the subdued annual revenue estimates reported by the British chip design company, Arm Holdings, which fell short of market …

Gold prices remained relatively stable on Thursday as investors redirected their attention towards upcoming US economic data, which could offer insights into the Federal Reserve’s stance on interest rate adjustments. At 0456 GMT, spot gold edged up by 0.2 percent to $2,314.26 per ounce, while US gold futures dipped slightly …

The dollar maintained a steady stance against most major currencies on Thursday, with traders awaiting crucial US inflation data for insights into the Federal Reserve’s policy direction. Meanwhile, the substantial interest rate differential between Japan and the United States provided some support for the US dollar against the yen. Following …

Oil prices experienced a boost in early trading on Thursday, driven by multiple factors including a decrease in US crude inventories, which suggests a tightening of supply. Brent crude futures for July delivery climbed 23 cents to reach $83.81 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures for June …

Ahead of the Bank of England’s interest rate decision on Thursday, the GBP/USD pair managed to recover from multi-session lows around 1.2470. Despite this, the pair remained cautious. On May 9, it is generally anticipated that the BoE would maintain its policy rate. BoE’s Bailey and Pill are also scheduled …

Bitcoin price declined on Wednesday, reversing a rebound seen over the weekend due to persistent concerns over more regulatory scrutiny against the cryptocurrency industry. The dollar rebounded from recent losses after Federal Reserve officials signaled that the central bank was more likely to keep rates unchanged in 2024. Bitcoin fell …