Most Asian stocks climbed on Thursday, buoyed by upbeat sentiment following record highs on Wall Street. The rally came despite looming regional challenges, including economic contractions in Japan and escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China. The positive lead from Wall Street, driven by softer-than-expected consumer inflation data, overshadowed …
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The US Dollar Index (DXY) is testing the 108.00 support level, even with rising US Treasury yields a…
Powell’s Impact: Powell’s Caution Dips The Dollar As Rate Adjustments “on Hold”
The US Dollar Index (DXY) continued to trade with losses for the second consecutive session on Tuesd…
Powell’s Pause: Stocks Steady Amid Uncertainty
US stock markets have recently experienced a period of mixed performance, influenced by new tariffs …
EU Vows Retaliation Against Trump’s Metal Tariffs
The European Union (EU) has vowed to respond to the 25% tariffs announced by President Donald Trump …
Investors Still Tune In as Fed Chair Testifies Before US Lawmakers
Federal Reserve Chair testified before the US Senate on Tuesday, saying, “There is no need to …
First Remarks By Fed Chair Before Lawmakers As Investors Lend All Ears
The US Federal Reserveis not in a rush to cut its short-term interest rate again due to an “st…
Explainer: Global Markets Focus On Key Clues As Powell Faces US Lawmakers In Washington
The US Federal Reserveis not in a rush to cut its short-term interest rate again due to an “st…
EUR/USD Waits on J. Powell, Tariffs
The EUR/USD pair is holding onto slight gains above 1.0300 on Tuesday, after a decline earlier in th…
Coca-Cola Surpasses Earnings Expectations as Higher-Priced Beverages Drive Sales
Coca-Cola’s fourth-quarter earnings exceeded expectations, as the company’s strategy of encour…
Powell to Testify as Fed Navigates Economic Uncertainty Under Trump Policies
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell begins two days of hearings on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, addressi…
Market Analysis
May, 2024
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16 May 2024 3:50 am
Inflation data suggests a rate cut is looming
Wall Street closed Wednesday trading with a big win for risk appetite which managed to beat anxiety prevailed markets because of the second batch of US inflation data a day after the release of producer price data highlighted the rise in inflation to concerning levels that came above expectations. PPI …
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16 May 2024 2:36 am
Gold Price Leaps Following Key Inflation Data
Earlier during the North American trading session, gold price has significantly leapt reaching $2,390, its highest level in three weeks, with a gain of over 1%. The precious metal is trading at $2,388.78 per ounce at the time of writing, up +0.11%.This upward trend follows the release of data by …
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16 May 2024 1:36 am
Market Drivers; US Session, May 15
Risk appetite saw significant upward momentum due to the prevailing bearish sentiment toward the US Dollar following the release of US inflation data measured by the CPI for April. The USD Index (DXY) had a challenging session, declining further and revisiting the area near the key 200-day Simple Moving Average …
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16 May 2024 12:24 am
US Treasury yields decline on renewed interest rate expectations
US Treasury bond yields have been declining since the beginning of daily trading on Thursday, affected by inflation readings. The latest CPI print, for April, shed light on positive numbers that may push the Fed in the direction of lowering interest rates.The consumer price index reading in the United States …
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15 May 2024 11:20 pm
USD/JPY declines following soft US CPI inflation
The USD/JPY pair is easing back, US Dollar sees broad-market selling pressure. US CPI inflation ticked lower, sparking rate cut hopes. Japanese GDP in the barrel for early Thursday. The USD/JPY pair eased on Wednesday, backsliding into the 155.00 handle after the US Dollar (USD) eased across the board, shedding …
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15 May 2024 9:55 pm
Bitcoin and Ethereum Price Analysis: May 15, 2024
On May 15, 2024, Bitcoin was trading at approximately $62,775, up 1.8% in the last 24 hours. The US Consumer Price Index inflation data was the big event on the day, with expectations of a 3.4% year-on-year increase (slower than March’s 3.5%). Analysts speculated that a softer-than-expected CPI reading could …
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15 May 2024 8:41 pm
Oil Slides Below $78.00 After OPEC, IEA Monthly Reports
Oil prices are 0.25% down, sliding below $78.00 after both OPEC and the International Energy Administration (IEA) released their monthly reports. OPEC stuck to previous expectations, while sluggish demand is forecasted in the IEA release. The US Dollar Index eases ahead of the US CPI print, with markets expecting a …
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15 May 2024 6:51 pm
GBP/USD climbs following US inflation data
GBP/USD climbs past 100-DMA, with buyers gaining traction. Buying interest remains strong, as RSI points upwards, yet to become overbought. Key resistance lies at 1.2670, which would exacerbate followed by 1.2700. Sellers target a close below the 100-DMA to challenge 1.2600.The Pound Sterling advanced some 0.30% and hit a five-week …
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15 May 2024 4:34 pm
US Consumer Price Index (CPI) Matching Market Expectations
The latest report from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reveals that the Consumer Price Index (CPI), a key measure of inflation in the United States, remained unchanged at 3.4% on a yearly basis for the month of April. This figure aligns precisely with market forecasts, indicating stability in …
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15 May 2024 3:09 pm
AWS Announces €7.8 Billion Investment in German Cloud Infrastructure by 2040
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has revealed its ambitious plan to invest €7.8 billion ($8.4 billion) in Germany by 2040, aimed at establishing a dedicated cloud computing infrastructure tailored for Europe. This initiative underscores AWS’s commitment to expanding its presence in the region and addressing the growing demand for cloud services …
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15 May 2024 2:28 pm
Oil Prices Rise on Weakening Dollar, Inventory Declines, and Inflation Outlook
Boosted by Multiple FactorsOil prices climbed on Wednesday, propelled by a combination of factors including a weakening U.S. dollar, inventory declines, and optimistic inflation data. Brent crude futures surged by 0.5% to reach $82.77 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures (WTI) also rose by 0.5% to $78.44 …
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15 May 2024 2:26 pm
European Stocks Hit Record High on Upbeat Earnings, Await U.S. Inflation Data
Record High for European StocksEurope’s benchmark index surged to a record high on Wednesday, propelled by optimistic earnings reports in the industrial and healthcare sectors. The pan-European STOXX 600 climbed 0.4%, building on its previous record close. Earnings BoostShares of credit data firm Experian soared 7.8% after announcing an optimistic …
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