Gold prices rose in Asian trading on Thursday, edging closer to record highs as the U.S. dollar’s rebound cooled ahead of key inflation data. The yellow metal also benefited from safe haven demand, which was bolstered by disappointing earnings from NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) that shook global equity markets. Gold Holds …
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Oil futures concluded Wednesday’s trading session in the red, influenced by a decline in U.S. oil inventories that was smaller than market expectations. Concerns over Chinese demand also weighed on prices, despite worries about potential supply shortages due to potential reductions in output from the Middle East and Libya.West Texas …
Read More »Nvidia: Q2 earnings exceed Wall Street expectations
Nvidia has announced a significant $50 billion stock buyback. This decision was made by the company’s board of directors and was announced alongside the company’s fiscal second-quarter earnings, which exceeded Wall Street expectations.Nvidia has already returned $15.4 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and cash dividends during the first half …
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Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Bostic has stated that inflation still has further to fall. He emphasized the need for the central bank to wait for additional data before considering interest rate cuts.Bostic expressed confidence in the solid state of employment, despite the historical context. He stressed the importance …
Read More »BTC declines, ETH dashes hopes for a long-term upswing
Ethereum’s recent price plunge has shattered hopes of a sustained uptrend. The cryptocurrency has fallen below its rising trendline, indicating a reversal of bullish momentum. Ethereum’s current price of approximately $2,400 is dangerously low for the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. This breakdown has pushed the asset below the critical …
Read More »Oil Prices Remain Range-Bound Amidst Libyan Uncertainty
Despite the potential for significant disruptions in Libyan oil supplies and heightened tensions in the Middle East, oil prices have remained relatively stable. Traders have largely discounted the threat of supply shortages, focusing instead on factors such as weak demand from China, the risk of a broader economic slowdown, and …
Read More »EUR/USD: Rate Cuts, Economic Uncertainty in Volatile Dance
The Euro has faced a tumultuous week, with its value against the US Dollar fluctuating significantly. This volatility can be attributed to a confluence of factors, including the European Central Bank’s (ECB) monetary policy stance, economic indicators, and market sentiment. The EUR/USD pair is trading at 1.1128 at the time …
Read More »Gold Prices Slip as Stronger Dollar and Inflation Uncertainty Weigh on Markets
Gold prices fell on Wednesday, pressured by a stronger U.S. dollar and growing uncertainty ahead of a crucial U.S. inflation report that could influence the Federal Reserve’s decisions at its September policy meeting. Gold Slips But Holds Key Level Spot gold dropped 0.6% to $2,510.39 an ounce by 0953 GMT, …
Read More »Oil Prices Steady After Sharp Decline as Middle East and North Africa Supply Risks Persist
Oil prices remained largely unchanged on Wednesday, following a significant drop in the previous session that ended a three-day streak of gains. This stability comes amid ongoing concerns about potential supply disruptions from the Middle East and North Africa, as well as lingering worries about global fuel demand. Brent and …
Read More »Asian Stocks Retreat Ahead of Nvidia Earnings, Australian Market Hit by Inflation Concerns
Most Asian stocks declined on Wednesday, with technology-heavy indexes leading the retreat as investors awaited earnings from market favorite Nvidia. Australian stocks also took a hit following a higher-than-expected inflation report, while ongoing concerns about China further dampened market sentiment. Technology Stocks Under Pressure Ahead of Nvidia Earnings Asian technology …
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