The dollar rose on Thursday near its highest levels in two weeks as US Treasury yields rose and investors’ appetite for riskier currencies declined. The yen’s exchange rate exceeded the level of 150 against the dollar, creating a state of concern among traders about the possibility of government intervention to …
Read More »Japan’s Nikkei index records its largest decline in 3 weeks
Japan’s Nikkei closed at the close, recording its worst daily performance in three weeks on Thursday, with chip-related stocks leading a broad selling wave amid rising long-term yields and US technology stocks falling overnight. The Nikkei fell 2.14 percent to close at 30,601.78 points, near the lowest level recorded during …
Read More »European stocks decline after weak results
European stocks fell on Thursday due to rising US Treasury yields and a series of weak earnings reports, before the European Central Bank announced its monetary policy decision later on Thursday. By 0707 GMT, the European STOXX 600 index fell 1.1 percent following Wall Street’s decline on Wednesday, with long-term …
Read More »Boeing faces losses in Q3
Boeing, the aerospace company, reported losses in the third quarter of this year, as revealed in Wednesday’s earnings reports. Additionally, the company adjusted its expectations, indicating a lower delivery of 737 MAX aircraft than previously anticipated. The adjusted losses for the American giant company were $3.26 per share, which was …
Read More »IBM’s profits, revenues beat expectations
IBM’s adjusted earnings for the third quarter of 2023 rose to $2.20 per share, versus expectations issued by the “Street Account” market research firm, which indicated $2.13 per share.The company’s revenues rose in the same period to $14.75 billion, compared to expectations which indicated $14.73 billion.The markets’ direct reaction to …
Read More »Heineken records profits despite a decline in sales
Heineken beer company’s sales declined in the third quarter of 2023 after completing exit procedures from its investments in Russia, as the Dutch company’s sales recorded a decline of 4.2% in this period.It is likely that the main reason behind the decline in sales could be the slowdown in the …
Read More »Boeing’s earnings miss in Q3
Aerospace company Boeing suffered losses in the third quarter of this year, according to earnings reports revealed on Wednesday, in addition to the company launching expectations that it will deliver fewer 737 MAX aircraft than current expectations.The American giant company’s adjusted losses were $3.26 per share, compared to expectations that …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, October 25
The US Dollar Index rose for the second consecutive day, rising above 106.50, the highest level since last Friday. The dollar received a boost from higher Treasury yields and deteriorating market sentiment following the latest round of earnings results. The Dow Jones dropped 0.32%, and the Nasdaq lost 2.43%. The …
Read More »Gold hits weekly high despite rising US bond yields
With a gain of over 0.56%, the price of gold has risen to a new weekly high of $1987.25. This is because US business activity is starting to pick up steam, as shown by September’s record-breaking new home sales and the S&P Global PMIs.The US 10-year Treasury bond yield has …
Read More »Mike Johnson elected as US House Speaker
Following weeks of party infighting that left the House in disarray, Rep. Mike Johnson won the speakership on Wednesday without losing any GOP votes. The lawmaker from Louisiana has been an outspoken advocate for the late President Donald Trump and played a significant role in the congressional effort to rig …
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