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July, 2024

• 30 July 2024 4:13 pm

  Eurozone Economic Growth Surprises, but Challenges Persist

  

  The Eurozone’s economy experienced a slight uptick in the second quarter, growing by 0.3%, as reported by Eurostat on Tuesday. This growth exceeded economists’ expectations and matched the growth rate from the previous quarter. However, underlying issues and a slew of pessimistic surveys suggest a challenging outlook for the remainder …

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• 30 July 2024 2:09 pm

  European Shares Remain Flat as Investors Await Key Economic Data

  

  European shares showed muted movement on Tuesday as investors held back, awaiting the outcome of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy meeting and upcoming Eurozone inflation data. Despite the overall cautious sentiment, technology and oil stocks provided some support to the market. STOXX 600 IndexThe pan-European STOXX 600 index inched up …

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• 30 July 2024 11:40 am

  Dollar and Yen Trade Within Tight Ranges as Central Bank Meetings Loom

  

  The dollar and yen remained in narrow trading ranges on Tuesday as investors awaited crucial monetary policy decisions from the Bank of Japan (BOJ) and the Federal Reserve, which are expected to set the market tone for the coming weeks. Yen PerformanceThe Japanese yen paused its recent rally, which saw …

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• 30 July 2024 3:10 am

  Market Drivers; US Session, July 29

  

  The US dollar strengthened significantly on Monday, reaching its highest level in several days as investors adopted a cautious stance. Anticipation for upcoming central bank decisions and key economic data is driving market sentiment.Key Economic Indicators Today’s focus is on consumer confidence, alongside job openings data, house price index, and …

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• 30 July 2024 2:38 am

  Markets Struggle Amid Geopolitical Risks, FOMC Decision Outlook

  

  Global financial markets concluded the first trading day of the new week under the sway of mounting geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which dampened risk appetite. This led to a decline in several risky assets by the end of Monday’s trading session. However, another factor intervened to balance investor …

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• 30 July 2024 2:00 am

  Gold Retreats From Recent Highs On Stronger US Dollar

  

  Following mixed economic data and the stronger US dollar which is in the green territory, up 0.23% and trades in the 104.569 neighborhood, the price of gold is finding it difficult to gain momentum. The dollar increased 0.2% ahead of this week’s pivotal Federal Open Market Committee’s meeting, and on …

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• 29 July 2024 11:36 pm

  Canadian Dollar softens on first day of trading week

  

  To begin the new week, the Canadian dollar weakened versus the major rival currencies. This week, Canada has a small presence on the economic calendar. The Canadian dollar is dependent on significant central bank appearances based on mid-tier statistics. Amidst market positioning in anticipation of the Federal Reserve’s anticipated rate …

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• 29 July 2024 10:34 pm

  Explainer: Semiconductors Rundown with Bullish Analyst Views

  

  The electronics used in the modern world are mostly powered by the semiconductor industry. Semiconductors are the vital components that make all technology possible, from computers and cellphones to cars and medical equipment.Investors may be concerned about the recent drop in several semiconductor companies, but it’s crucial to keep in …

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• 29 July 2024 9:34 pm

  US Stocks trade higher ahead of FOMC, Tech Earnings

  

  Wall Street saw modest gains on Monday as investors navigated a quiet trading day ahead of pivotal events this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average inched up 0.1%, the S&P 500 rose 0.4%, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.5%.Market participants are keenly focused on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision …

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• 29 July 2024 8:47 pm

  GBP/USD Slides ahead BoE’s decision

  

  GBP/USD retreats 1.70% from its year-to-date high of 1.3043, trading at 1.2826. Technical outlook shows bearish momentum, with key support at 1.2800 and potential further losses to 1.2612-1.2622 area. Buyers need to push past 1.2893 to challenge 1.2900 and higher resistance levels.The GBP/USD begins the week on the back foot …

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• 29 July 2024 7:43 pm

  Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index Misses Expectations

  

  The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas released Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index report. The report indicated that Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index declined from -15.1 in June to -17.5, compared to analyst forecast of -12.Production Index declined from 0.7 in June to -1.3 in July, while New Orders Index decreased from -1.3 …

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• 29 July 2024 12:57 pm

  European Shares Rise as Oil Sector Gains on Middle East Tensions and Positive Earnings Reports

  

  European stock markets opened the week on a positive note, driven by gains in the oil sector amid concerns of a potential escalation in the Middle East and supported by a series of encouraging corporate earnings. Market OverviewThe pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.4% by 0713 GMT on Monday, continuing …

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• 29 July 2024 11:20 am

  Oil Prices Rise Amid Middle East Tensions and Market Uncertainties

  

  Oil prices rose on Monday, recovering some of the losses from the previous week, due to concerns about a potential escalation in the Middle East following a rocket strike in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. This strike, which Israel and the United States attributed to the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, resulted …

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