The dollar floated to the bottom of its range recently today, Tuesday, following weaker than expected US data and the Fed officials’ insistence again that policy will not change to subside investor fears that inflation will lead the central bank to raise interest rates. The sterling rose to return to …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session: Dollar Wobbles as Economic Fears and Fed Caution Grip Markets
The US dollar is showing signs of vulnerability, lingering near the lower end of its recent trading …
Geopolitical Tensions and Economic Optimism Stir Oil Market
Oil prices experienced a modest increase on Monday, fueled by a confluence of geopolitical tensions …
Economic Uncertainty Grips Markets as Fed Faces a Tightrope Walk
A palpable unease has settled over investors, fueled by anxieties surrounding President Trump’…
Dow Roars Back: 600-Point Surge Amid Economic Uncertainty
Equities rebound from recent plunge, but trade tensions and soft retail data cast a long shadow.The …
Dollar Drifts as Geopolitical and Policy Storm Clouds Gather
A week of potentially historic significance opens with the US Dollar easing, as markets brace for a …
Gold Prices Still Soaring Above $ 3,000 Barrier
Gold prices have continued their upward trajectory since the start of trading on Monday, following t…
Consumer Caution: Retail Sales Underwhelm Amid Economic Uncertainty
A note of caution has sounded within the US economy as retail sales for February fell short of expec…
U.S. Stock Futures Decline Amid Trade Tariff Uncertainty
U.S. stock index futures dropped on Monday as investor concerns grew over the potential economic imp…
Oil Prices Rise Amid U.S. Strikes on Houthis and Strong Chinese Data
Oil prices traded higher on Monday as the U.S. vowed continued strikes on Yemen’s Houthis, while Chi…
European Stocks Gain Amid German Debt Deal, U.S.-EU Trade War Looms
European stock markets edged higher on Monday, supported by optimism over a historic German debt dea…
Market Analysis
May, 2021
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25 May 2021 4:31 pm
Moderna: The Effectiveness of The Corona Vaccine in Children Between 12 and 17 Years Has Reached 100%
Moderna said its vaccine for Covid-19 was 100% effective in a study of adolescents aged 12-17 years as the second vaccine after Pfizer to prove highly effective in younger age groups. The company is seeking FDA approval by next June.
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25 May 2021 2:13 pm
The German DAX index Reaches Its Highest Levels in History, Supported by IFO
The German DAX index records its highest levels in history, supported by the IFO index, which recorded its highest reading in two years, and supported by news that the largest residential real estate group in Europe, Vonovia and , has agreed to acquire its rival Deutsche Wohnen for about 18 …
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25 May 2021 1:25 pm
German Business Sentiment Improved More Than Expected in May
Today’s survey showed that business confidence in Germany improved more than expected in May, with growing business optimism in light of the decline in coronavirus cases and cautious steps towards resuming activities of Europe’s largest economy. The IFO Institute said its business climate index rose to 99.2 from a revised …
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25 May 2021 12:57 pm
Germany Leads Europe’s Shares Jump to a Record High After a Mega Acquisition
European stocks hit unprecedented levels on Tuesday, as investors were optimistic on the back of a $1 billion takeover that brought together two of Germany’s biggest real estate developers and comments that calmed inflation concerns. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.3% to 446.44 points, its highest level ever. The …
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25 May 2021 12:35 pm
The German Economy Contracted More Than Expected in Q1
Data on Tuesday showed that the German economy contracted by more than expected 1.8% on a quarterly basis in the first three months of the year, as restrictions linked to the Coronavirus squandered private consumption in Europe’s largest economy. The Federal Statistics Office said gross domestic product shrank 3.1% year-on-year. …
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25 May 2021 12:20 pm
Japanese Stocks Closed Higher on Wall Street’s Gains
Japanese stocks closed higher on Tuesday as heavy domestic tech stocks were supported by a strong Nasdaq close overnight, but fears of a slow economic recovery due to a weak start to the vaccination campaign dampened gains. The Nikkei rose 0.67% to close at 28,553.98, while the Topix index rose …
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25 May 2021 4:04 am
Tech Companies Take Center Stage in Today’s News
A number of news reports and stories by major international media outlets on Monday shined a light on the rising importance of technology companies in the world economy, as well as their intersection with the issues of privacy and political conflicts. In India, the police announced that they visited a …
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25 May 2021 3:00 am
Cryptocurrencies Rebound Following Recent Declines
Cryptocurrencies managed to rise on Monday, against a number of factors that led to a series of the recent decline, amid a crackdown by the Chinese government and increased selling pressures. Over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin rose by about 10.4%, trading at $38,444.72, reducing its losses over the past …
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25 May 2021 1:47 am
Wall Street Close Higher with Solid Gains
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) finished higher on Monday, opening the week with solid gains on the back of a strong rebound by technology stocks, amid hopes in Wall Street for the economic recovery and a decline in Treasury bond yields. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by about …
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25 May 2021 12:19 am
Oil Recovers Most of Last Week’s Losses
Oil prices rose on Monday, as recent fears of a sudden rise in the global output eased, with the U.S. benchmark futures finished at their highest level in a week. Recent remarks by the United States government suggested that there are concerns about Iran’s commitment to renewing the nuclear deal. …
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24 May 2021 11:39 pm
Gold Resumes Gains to Finish at Highest Level Since January
Gold prices rose on Monday, supported by the decline of the U.S. Dollar (USD) and Treasury bond yields. An improved risk sentiment might have limited the yellow metal’s gains, as it failed to reach the $1,900 an ounce level. However, gold futures still managed to close at their highest level …
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24 May 2021 11:00 pm
USD Declines and Nears Lowest Level in Four Months
The U.S. Dollar (USD) declined on Monday, beginning the week with a relatively weak performance, following a rebound by the end of the previous week. An improved investors’ sentiment across global markets on expectations for economic recovery helped riskier assets and currencies rise, which weighed down on the greenback. The …
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