The U.S. Dollar (USD) rose on Wednesday against international peers, supported by the dovish tone by Federal Reserve officials, which helped reduce reflation fears among investors. The Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the greenback’s performance against a basket of six major international currencies, is up by 0.39% at 89.99. The …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session: Can the Dollar Hold Its Ground as Markets Await Key Data, Fed Signals?
The US Dollar (USD) staged a recovery on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 11:36 PM +04, climbing past the…
Will Rising Treasury Yields and Tariff Risks Derail Fed Rate Cut Hopes?
US Treasury yields climbed across the curve on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 11:29 PM +04, as markets …
Can Nvidia’s Saudi AI Chip Deals Propel US Stocks and the Dollar Higher?
Nvidia’s stock surged 3.96% to $135.07 by 3:20 PM EDT on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 11:28 PM +04, e…
Can Cooling US Inflation Shield Consumers from Tariff Fallout or Will Markets Feel the Heat?
The cooling US inflation reported on May 14, 2025, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 2.3% y…
Oil Prices Slip as Unexpected US Crude Stockpile Surge Raises Oversupply Fears
Oil prices dipped on Wednesday as fresh government data revealed an unexpected increase in US crude …
Gold Slips Below $3,200 as Geopolitical Calm and ETF Pause Shake Market
Gold prices dipped below the $3,200 per ounce threshold on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 08:28 PM +04,…
Will UK GDP Data Steer Sterling’s Next Move as Fed Signals Tariff Risks?
The Pound Sterling (GBP) edged lower on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 09:02 PM +04, retreating slightl…
U.S. Stock Futures Ease Slightly as Investors Digest Trade Optimism, Look to Fed Speakers and Earnings
U.S. stock index futures edged lower early Wednesday, as Wall Street took a breather following a str…
Gold Prices Retreat as Trade Optimism and Soft CPI Weigh on Safe-Haven Demand
Gold prices declined in Asian trading on Wednesday, pressured by diminishing safe-haven demand after…
European Markets Stabilize as Inflation Eases and Earnings Roll In
European equity indices traded mostly steady on Wednesday, pausing after recent gains fueled by easi…
Market Analysis
May, 2021
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26 May 2021 5:39 pm
Amazon Says it Has Reached an Agreement to Acquire MGM For $ 8.45 Billion
Amazon said it reached a deal to acquire MGM for $ 8.45 billion, to support the company’s efforts to cement its position in the entertainment and internet streaming sector. The deal is the largest since Amazon acquired Whole Food in 2017 for $ 13.7 billion.
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26 May 2021 4:51 pm
Bitcoin at Important Levels
It seems that digital currencies are on the way for the second day in a row towards recovering from the effects of the painful blows they took by surprise. The digital currencies managed to record a positive performance for the second day in a row, raising their market gains to …
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26 May 2021 3:54 pm
Japan’s Government Cuts Economic View in May
In its May report, the Japanese government slashed its economic view for the first time in three months, in the face of the impact of the COVID-19 state of emergency. “The government cut its assessment of the overall economy for the second time this year, after also doing so in …
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26 May 2021 3:27 pm
US Bond Yields Continue to Decline
The yield on the benchmark 10-year US Treasury bonds changed slightly at 1.56% today, Wednesday, near levels not seen in a month, amid easing inflation concerns. Many officials have continued to emphasize that most price increases should be temporary and affirmed their support for keeping monetary policy easing for some …
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26 May 2021 2:35 pm
Oil Stabilizes as Optimism About Demand Prevails Over Iran’s Supply Concerns
Oil stabilized today and traded within a narrow range amid optimism about an improvement in fuel demand in the United States, but the possibility of Iranian oil returning to the markets pressures prices. Brent crude rose 14 cents, equivalent to 0.2%, to $ 68.79 a barrel, and US West Texas …
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26 May 2021 1:50 pm
The US Dollar Settled And The New Zealand Dollar Maintains Its Gains After Surprising Expectations of a Rate Hike
The US dollar stabilized near its lowest level in five months in early trade in London on Wednesday, while the New Zealand dollar rose by more than 1% in light of the country’s central bank hinting at the possibility of a rate hike in September 2022. The dollar index recorded …
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26 May 2021 1:21 pm
European Stocks Rise as Central Banks Pledge Easy Monetary Policies
European stocks rose near their highest levels ever today, Wednesday, amid pledges by a number of policymakers in central banks to maintain a soft monetary policy despite recent indications of rising inflation. The European Stoxx 600 index rose 0.3%, the German DAX index rose 0.4%, the French CAC 40 index …
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26 May 2021 12:42 pm
Gold Breaks Through The $ 1900 Barrier
Today, gold prices surpassed the psychologically important level of $ 1900 an ounce, supported by the dollar’s decline and growing concerns about inflation after US Federal Reserve officials maintained a more accommodative stance on interest rates. In Asian trading, gold in spot transactions increased 0.3% to 1,905.36 dollars an ounce, …
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26 May 2021 12:20 pm
Japan Shares Snapped Slight Gains By The End of Asian Session
Japanese stocks made slight gains today, Wednesday, to record up for the fifth consecutive day, but lacked momentum in light of the uncertainty surrounding the global inflation situation and the local cases of coronavirus, which discourages investors from testing major resistance levels on the upside. The Nikkei index rose 0.31% …
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26 May 2021 6:06 am
Why is the Digital Dollar Gaining Momentum?
The United States Federal Reserve Governor, Lael Brainard, recently voiced her support for a digital dollar. Brainard believes that a central bank-backed cryptocurrency will provide the market with many benefits, especially in terms of providing the under banked with access to financial services, an issue to rising importance following the …
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26 May 2021 2:26 am
Wall Street Closes Lower on Negative Data
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) finished lower on Tuesday, as negative economic data reflected negatively on the risk sentiment among Wall Street investors. In addition, reflation fears and expectations about possible monetary policy changes by the United States Federal Reserve also affected the market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average …
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26 May 2021 12:11 am
Oil Maintains Gains on Recovery Hopes
Oil prices continued to rise on Tuesday, but gains were limited due to concerns about a possible rise in global output as media reports point to developments in restoring the Iran nuclear deal. However, markets continue to show optimism about demand recovery during the second half of the year, amid …
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