As markets approach the release time on Friday, October 27 at 12:30 GMT, the US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) will release the Core Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE), the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge. Below are the forecasts from economists and researchers at six major banks.Expected headline is 3.4% year over …
Read More »USD/JPY surges to fresh monthly highs following robust US data
At 150.77, the USD/JPY pair reached a new high that was not seen since late October 2022. Both the US Q3 GDP preliminary estimates and September’s orders for durable goods exceeded forecasts.The USD/JPY kept moving higher during Thursday’s session, peaking at 150.77 before levelling off at 150.35. In contrast to …
Read More »Yen is at its lowest level in a year amid fears of government intervention, the dollar is rising
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 …
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