The euro fell to its lowest level in 20 years on Tuesday as Europe’s concerns about energy supplies and economic growth worsened, while the dollar rose against major currencies, supported by inflows in the currency, which is considered a safe haven. The euro reached 0.9909 dollars, the lowest level since …
Read More »European shares continue their losses, affected by high energy prices and fears of recession
European shares extended losses on Tuesday as investors awaited an important batch of economic data to gauge the strength of companies in a hyperinflationary environment while rising energy prices and a weak economic outlook prevailed. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index fell for a third straight session and fell 0.2 percent, …
Read More »Nikkei falls for the fourth consecutive session amid fears of an interest rate hike
Japan’s Nikkei fell for a fourth straight session Tuesday, August 23, tracking Wall Street, which posted losses overnight, ahead of the Federal Reserve’s symposium later this week, while airline and retail shares jumped on news of a possible loosening of border controls to control China. COVID-19. The Nikkei fell 1.19% …
Read More »Gold is near its lowest level in a month as the dollar rises
Gold prices fell to near a one-month low on Tuesday, as the yellow metal’s appeal against the dollar’s strength declined and investors continued to wait for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates sharply. The price of gold in spot transactions at 1736.43 dollars an ounce (an ounce) by 0655 …
Read More »Ukraine’s main food exports have almost halved since the start of the war
Data from the Ukrainian Ministry of Agriculture showed that exports of the country’s main agricultural commodities have almost halved since the start of the Russian invasion compared to the same period in 2021. Russia began its attack on Ukraine on February 24, calling it a “special military operation”. As a …
Read More »German economic downturn deepens in Aug
A downturn in German business activity deepened in August, a preliminary survey showed on Tuesday, as companies saw demand dampened by a combination of high inflation, rising interest rates and economic uncertainty. S&P Global’s flash composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), which tracks both the manufacturing and services sectors which together …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session – Monday, August 22
Although safe-haven flows dominated the financial markets for the majority of the day on Monday, Wall Street’s main indexes managed to close the day modestly higher.Gold suffered heavy losses and dropped toward $1,770 on Monday. With the 10-year US T-bond yield edging lower during the American trading hours, XAU/USD edged …
Read More »Could Gold Resist This Week’s Headwinds?
Gold trades at $1,735.77 per ounce at the time of writing versus $ 1,747.37 in the previous trading session. Gold prices are generally falling behind the pace again to begin the week. The latest Consumer Sentiment data is being blamed for another sharp surge in the US Dollar overnight that …
Read More »WTI pares losses as Iran nuclear deal progresses
The WTI crude oil recovered from reaching a daily low of around $86.29 and finished up 0.80%. US Department of State noted that a nuclear deal with Iran is closer, a headwind for oil prices. Oil traders are worried about a possible US recession and China’s economic slowdown.Western Texas Intermediate …
Read More »Dow Experiences Worst Day Since June
The Dow Jones Industrial Index sharply fell, on Monday, in its worst day since June, as the summer rally fizzled out and fears of aggressive interest rate hikes returned to Wall Street.The Dow fell 643.13 points, or 1.91%, to 33,063.61. The S&P 500 dropped 2.14% to 4,137.99, and the Nasdaq …
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