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May, 2024

• 7 May 2024 12:19 pm

  Japan’s Nikkei closed at a 3-week high

  

  On Tuesday, Japan’s Nikkei index surged over 1 percent, reflecting improved investor sentiment driven by heightened bets on potential US interest rate cuts and sustained gains in the technology sector. Closing at 38,835.10 points, the Nikkei index climbed 1.57 percent, marking its highest closing level since April 15. The broader …

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• 7 May 2024 10:46 am

  Japanese yen declines despite continued fears of state intervention

  

  On Tuesday, the yen continued its decline against the dollar, influenced by interest rate differentials despite warnings from Japanese officials following suspected interventions triggered by substantial dollar selling last week. The Australian dollar dipped 0.36 percent to $0.6601 USD from its recent peak of $0.6650 USD reached last Friday, matching …

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• 7 May 2024 10:44 am

  Oil rises after Israeli strikes on Rafah and the continuation of truce talks

  

  Oil prices climbed on Tuesday following reports of Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza city of Rafah, with ceasefire negotiations ongoing but no agreement reached yet with Hamas. By 0400 GMT, Brent crude futures rose by 23 cents, or 0.28 percent, reaching $83.56 per barrel. Similarly, US West Texas Intermediate crude …

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• 7 May 2024 9:55 am

  Gold rises with US rate cut bets and the Middle East conflict

  

  Gold Prices Rise on Rate Cut Bets and Safe-Haven Demand Amid Gaza Uncertainty Gold prices climbed on Tuesday, supported by expectations of potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve later this year and increased demand for the precious metal as a safe haven amid uncertainty surrounding the ceasefire in …

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• 7 May 2024 5:55 am

  Market Drivers, US Session, May 6

  

  As traders examined Fed interest rate cut bets, gold prices rose above $2,300 per troy ounce. After a recent dip, the US dollar was able to rise as investors examined the US labour market report. After three weeks of declines, the USD Index recovered and crossed over the 105.00 mark. …

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• 7 May 2024 5:36 am

  What is behind Gold’s Ascending Uptrend: Key Factors, Market Insights

  

  Gold prices have recently surged to historical levels, mainly capitalizing on several factors that have come to the forefront, including its prestigious status as a trusted safe haven. In this article, we’ll delve into these elements and explore their impact on the precious metal’s bullish trajectory.The Federal Reserve’s decisions, including …

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• 7 May 2024 12:58 am

  Oil rises amid escalating Middle East tensions

  

  Oil prices closed trading on Monday in an upward direction, supported by the escalating tensions in the Middle East after the launch of Israeli military operations in southern Gaza, which threatens a humanitarian catastrophe that the United Nations and other human rights organizations have warned of.Oil futures rose to $78.62 …

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• 6 May 2024 11:48 pm

  RBA’s Causiously Handling Inflation, Growth, AUD

  

  The Reserve Bank of Australia is at a turning point in history, and both the financial markets and people will be impacted by its looming action. The stakes are high as RBA Governor Michele Bullock gets ready to reveal the monetary policy. Let’s attempt to examine the main elements at …

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• 6 May 2024 10:45 pm

  US dollar opens new trading week lower

  

  The U.S. dollar continues its decline since the start of Monday’s trading, influenced by employment data released last Friday. Both job growth and wage growth in the United States have shown signs of weakening.Dollar Index Movement:The dollar index, which measures the performance of the U.S. currency against major currencies, dropped …

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• 6 May 2024 9:31 pm

  US Stocks Surge on Strong Jobs Data

  

  US Stocks on Wall Street continue to achieve significant gains, driven by crucial employment data. These numbers hold great importance and directly impact the Federal Reserve’s decisions and the future trajectory of interest rates.Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) Report: In April, the NFP added 175,000 jobs in non-agricultural sectors, surpassing the previous …

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• 6 May 2024 8:05 pm

  Sterling Traders Eying 1.2600

  

  During the North American session, the British Pound registered modest gains versus the US Dollar. The Bank of England (BoE) will decide on monetary policy in a week. An upbeat market sentiment underpins the GBP/USD’s higher trading at around 1.2579, above a key support level. The GBP/USD is neutral to …

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• 6 May 2024 3:07 pm

  Oil Prices React to Saudi Moves and Gaza Tensions

  

  Oil futures surged on Monday following Saudi Arabia’s decision to increase crude prices for most regions in June, coinciding with escalating tensions in the Gaza Strip, raising concerns about a broader conflict in the major oil-producing area. At 0852 GMT, Brent crude futures climbed by 73 cents, or 0.9 percent, …

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• 6 May 2024 2:04 pm

  Bitcoin Rebounds Amid Rate Cut Speculation

  

  Bitcoin saw a marginal rise on Monday, rebounding from bear market territory over the weekend, although uncertainties lingered amidst heightened speculation regarding potential U.S. interest rate cuts. Benefiting from a significant decline in the dollar following weaker-than-expected nonfarm payrolls data, Bitcoin recovered from recent lows, climbing 1.7% in the past …

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