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July, 2024

• 16 July 2024 8:38 pm

  Crude oil further declines on Chinese demand concerns

  

  West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices dropped below $80.00 per barrel due to weakening Chinese demand. The market decline is persisting, and bids are approaching long-term averages, leading to a slowdown in the WTI bull run.Tuesday saw a decline in WTI oil as investors were increasingly concerned about the …

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• 16 July 2024 7:41 pm

  Bank of America Stock leaps post Q2 results

  

  Higher consumer interest rates continued to hurt profitability in the US banking sector, as Bank of America said on Tuesday that its Q2 profit decreased 6.8% from the same period last year. Nonetheless, as total earnings exceeded analysts’ projections, the stock surged more than 4%, surpassing the S&P 500’s 0.2% …

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• 16 July 2024 6:41 pm

  Explainer: Why Morgan Stanley’s Earnings Represent “A Tale of Two Businesses”

  

  For most investors, Morgan Stanley’s Q2 earnings release painted a mixed image. Despite the bank’s total performance exceeding forecasts, a critical area of concern kept Wall Street’s response subdued.Investment Banking SoarsMorgan Stanley’s investment banking segment was its strong point. Due to an increase in dealmaking activity, this segment—which assists businesses …

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• 16 July 2024 2:56 pm

  Japan Keeps Markets on Edge as Yen Intervention Remains a Possibility

  

  Japanese authorities are keeping markets on high alert as they reaffirm their commitment to take necessary measures against excessive volatility in the yen. The recent sharp decline of the currency to 38-year lows has sparked speculation about potential government intervention, and recent statements by Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi have …

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• 16 July 2024 12:57 pm

  Oil Prices Fall on China’s Economic Slowdown Concerns Despite Expected Fed Rate Cuts

  

  Oil prices experienced a decline on Tuesday due to worries about a slowing Chinese economy potentially reducing oil demand. This occurred despite a growing consensus that the U.S. Federal Reserve might begin cutting interest rates as early as September. Key Points: Chinese Economic Slowdown: China’s weaker-than-expected economic growth in the …

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• 16 July 2024 7:24 am

  How have markets reacted to the Trump assassination attempt?

  

  The assassination attempt on US President and 2024 presidential candidate Donald Trump put the financial markets to a difficult test as a new week of trading began.The markets showed slight confusion at the beginning of trading on Monday, but risk appetite quickly took control of the price movement in the …

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• 15 July 2024 9:11 pm

  Powell: Decisions to be made on a meeting-by-meeting basis

  

  Fed Chairman Jerome Powell noted that the US economy has performed remarkably well in recent years while giving a nod of the head to recent inflation readings. The head of the Fed also reaffirmed that the Fed won’t be waiting until inflation reaches the 2% annual target.Key QuotesEconomy performed remarkably …

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• 15 July 2024 8:31 pm

  Gold surges above $2,430 on back of rate-cut bets

  

  Gold price gains above $2,430, driven by growing speculation for Fed rate cuts in September. Softer-than-expected US inflation for June indicated that price pressures are on course to return to 2%.Investors await Fed Powell’s speech and the US Retail Sales data for June. The XAU/USD Index resumes its upside journey …

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• 15 July 2024 7:26 pm

  BlackRock Reports 2024’s Q2 Earnings

  

  BlackRock released its financial results for 2024’s Q2 on Monday. As a fiduciary to investors and a leading provider of financial technology, the company helps millions of people build savings that serve them throughout their lives by making investing easier and more affordable. BlackRock BLK +0.67% saw a modest increase …

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• 15 July 2024 3:08 pm

  Bitcoin Price Surges on Speculation of Trump’s Second Term Following Assassination Attempt

  

  Bitcoin’s price experienced a significant rebound on Monday, recovering from recent lows, as markets reacted to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Speculation that the failed attack could boost Trump’s chances of a second term fueled the cryptocurrency’s rise, given his favorable stance on cryptocurrencies. Key Points: Bitcoin …

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• 15 July 2024 12:49 pm

  Asian Currencies Stable as Dollar Gains on Trump Assassination Attempt

  

  Asian currencies remained largely steady on Monday, while the U.S. dollar saw a modest uptick as investors sought safe-haven assets following the shocking attempted assassination of former U.S. President Donald Trump over the weekend. Market Activity Subdued, Yen in Focus Trading volumes across Asia were noticeably thin due to a …

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• 15 July 2024 11:41 am

  Global Markets Brace for Shockwaves as Political Turmoil Hits the U.S.

  

  The world’s financial markets face a turbulent opening on Monday following a shocking turn of events in American politics. The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on Saturday has sent ripples through the global economic landscape, with Asian markets poised to be the first to react to this unprecedented …

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• 15 July 2024 10:42 am

  Investing in Gold: Opportunities, Challenges, and Market Dynamics

  

  Gold stands as one of the world’s most favored financial investments, particularly during periods of market volatility such as the present. Its appeal lies in the high level of security it offers investors, coupled with minimal—sometimes even negligible—risk. This safety applies whether one is dealing in physical gold or trading …

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