Reuters quoted two sources as saying that the OPEC+ Joint Technical Committee reduced its estimates for the growth of global oil demand this year to 5.7 million barrels per day from 5.8 million, amid the continued strong recovery of consumption since its collapse in 2020. One of the sources said …
Read More »Big Tech Selloff Rocks Stocks Amid Trade War Uncertainty and Earnings Watch
A wave of selling pressure in major technology stocks cast a shadow over the market at the start of …
Gold Surges as Risk-Off Mood Grips Markets Ahead of Key US Data
Gold prices have reignited their upward trajectory, climbing 0.55% to $3,338 as risk-off sentiment s…
EUR/USD Outlook: Poised for Breakout Amid Trade Optimism and Key Data
The EUR/USD pair was holding steady earlier on Monday, at 1.1356, reflecting a cautious but optimist…
Pound Sterling Climbs Amid Trade War Tensions and BoE Rate Cut Expectations
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European Stocks Edge Higher as Tariff Hopes and Busy Earnings Week Lift Sentiment
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Gold Prices Slip Further as Hopes for U.S.-China Trade Deescalation Weigh on Safe-Haven Demand
Gold prices extended their recent declines in Asian trading on Monday, moving further away from last…
Oil Prices Edge Higher but Remain Pressured by Trade and Supply Concerns
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Asian Stocks Mixed as Toyota Surges, U.S.-China Trade Uncertainty Lingers
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Bank of Japan Expected to Hold Rates Steady Amid Rising Global Trade Risks
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged at its policy meeting c…
Weekly market recap: China dictates market directions
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Market Analysis
October, 2021
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29 October 2021 3:38 pm
Gold Under pressure, Eyes on Fed
Gold prices fell, with the rise of the dollar, while investors are looking for more clues from an upcoming meeting of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy committee (the US Central Bank) to reduce economic stimulus as inflation expectations rise. Spot gold fell 0.4% to 1791.81 per ounce. US gold futures …
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29 October 2021 2:52 pm
European Shares Fall Under Pressure From The Technology Sector
Technology stocks weighed on European shares at the open, as shares of Apple suppliers fell on downbeat expectations for the holiday period from the iPhone maker, while investors remained concerned about the prospects for monetary policy. Shares of semiconductor companies S.T.Micron Electronics, Infineon Technologies, and ASML fell between 0.3% and …
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29 October 2021 2:10 pm
Eurozone Preliminary CPI Accelerates October
The annualized Eurozone Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 4.1% in October, exceeding expectations of 3.7% while sharply higher from the previous reading of 3.4%, data published by Eurostat showed on Friday. The core figures arrived at 2.1% YoY in October when compared to 1.9% expectations and 1.9% booked last.
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29 October 2021 1:35 pm
Eurozone Preliminary GDP Grows in Q3
The Eurozone economy grew 2.2% on quarter in the three months to September of 2021, beating 2.0% expected and 2.2% previous, the first estimate showed on Friday. Annually, the eurozone GDP rate expanded by 3.7% in Q3 vs. 14.3% seen in the second quarter of 2021 while beating 3.5% expectations.
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29 October 2021 1:24 pm
Market Drivers – Asian Session 29-10-2021
Markets witnessed a quiet Asian session today. The Nikkei index rose 0.25 percent to close at 28,892.69 points, after falling about 1.2 percent earlier in the session. The index increased during the week by 0.3 percent. The broader Topix index also increased and closed up 0.08 percent at 2001.18 points. …
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29 October 2021 12:43 pm
Japan Shares Rise Slightly Amid Optimistic Expectations For Corporate Results
Japanese shares rose slightly on Friday as optimism about the performance of domestic companies outweighed investor caution ahead of the country’s general elections. The Nikkei index rose 0.25 percent to close at 28,892.69 points, after falling about 1.2 percent earlier in the session. The index increased during the week by …
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29 October 2021 12:07 pm
Market Drivers – U. S. Session – 28-10-2021
Corporate earnings released Thursday impacted the financial markets which closed the U. S. session’s transactions with significant shift of the assets. Traders are eying the fluctuations caused by U. S. inflation reports and economic data, statements by the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde as well as developments in the negotiations …
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29 October 2021 2:12 am
BoE issues warning on financing linked to climate risk
The Bank of England has told banks and insurance companies that it will impose its powers to crack down on them if they default to manage climate risks.The central bank begins to review a potential introduction of capital requirements linked to unsustainable assets.The Bank said on Thursday it would take …
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29 October 2021 1:57 am
RBNZ Governor comments on rates, inflation
“Monetary policy has largely run its easing course globally,” said Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Governor Adrian Orr during early Friday morning in Asia. “We are now entering a different environment for rates, inflation”, added Orr. NZD/USD remains on the front-foot, backed by the broad US dollar weakness, despite …
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29 October 2021 1:48 am
Broader USD weakness push NZD/USD near 0.7200
The NZD/USD pair has advanced as the New York session end. It has leaped up 0.43%, trading at 0.7198. Market sentiment is positive, portrayed by U. S. equity indices finishing in the green zone, with gains between 0.68% and 1.15%. The US Dollar Index, which tracks the USD’s performance against …
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29 October 2021 1:37 am
Amazon shares retreat, badly misses revenues
Amazon shares fell more than 4% in extended trading on Thursday after the company reported weaker-than-expected results for Q3 and delivered disappointing guidance for the critical holiday period.Earnings amount to $6.12 versus $8.92 per share estimates. Revenue is $110.81 billion vs $111.6 billion estimates.Amazon is facing decelerating sales growth as …
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29 October 2021 12:47 am
Apple earnings misses on revenue
Apple reported earnings after the close on Thursday. Earnings per share came in at $1.24 versus the estimate of $1.24. Revenue came in at $83.36 billion versus the estimate of $84.85 billion. Apple fell over 4% in extended trading. Apple stock is trading at $146.7 in the aftermarket for a …
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