The second quarter of 2024 began with mixed closing results for US stocks, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.6% and the S&P 500 down 0.2%. Although it was off its early session highs, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite ended the day marginally higher. As the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield …
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Gold Prices Inch Higher Amid Rate and Trade Jitters, Copper Boosted by China Stimulus Hopes
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Market Analysis
April, 2024
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2 April 2024 12:04 am
Gold trades higher despite robust US manufacturing data
The market is supported by optimistic reports on US manufacturing growth in the United States, however, the price of gold slightly rises. The attraction of non-yielding gold is called into question by the increase in US Treasury yields that followed upbeat news from the ISM and S&P Global.Gold’s rising trajectory …
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1 April 2024 10:43 pm
GBP/USD Falls Following US Manufacturing Data
Strong US manufacturing activity and pricing pressures have caused the GBP/USD to decline, which may feed concerns of a sustained Fed policy. Due to holiday closures, the US economy is resilient while European markets are quiet. The GBP/USD exchange rate may be weighed down by upcoming UK PMI data releases, …
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1 April 2024 9:25 pm
Bitcoin miners’ earnings hit a record $2 billion before halving event
Bitcoin miners have reached a record $2 billion in earnings ahead of the halving event, with earnings reaching a high of $2.01 billion from rewards and transfer fees. This marks the highest revenue in the last year and the highest record month for miner income in the network’s lifetime. The …
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1 April 2024 7:11 pm
Canadian dollar loses momentum on stronger US counterpart
Strong US macroeconomic data has been supporting the US dollar, which has caused the Canadian currency (CAD) to lose ground. The Canadian dollar is under pressure as a result of the S&P Manufacturing PMI in Canada failing to sustain the loonie and the oil price stalling close to year-to-date highs. …
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1 April 2024 6:14 pm
Gold Reaches All-Time High as US Data Revives Expectations of June Rate Cut
Gold prices continued to surge to unprecedented highs on Monday following the release of data indicating a slowdown in the pace of inflation in the United States. This development reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve could implement its first interest rate cut in June, as lower interest rates diminish the …
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1 April 2024 5:16 pm
Oil Approaches Five-Month Highs Amid Anticipated Decrease in Supplies
On Monday, oil prices stabilized near their highest levels in five months, buoyed by various factors including expectations of declining supplies due to OPEC+ production cuts, attacks on Russian refineries, and robust data from the Chinese manufacturing sector indicating improved demand. As of 1115 GMT, Brent crude prices dipped by …
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1 April 2024 3:24 pm
Turkish stocks rise and the lira declines after the election results
On Monday, Turkish stocks experienced a notable increase while the lira saw a slight decline after reaching its lowest levels ever against the dollar following the opposition’s significant victory over President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s Justice and Development Party (AKP) in local elections. Analysts attributed the AKP’s electoral setback to factors …
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1 April 2024 1:08 pm
Dollar is stable as bets increase on interest rate cuts in June
The dollar was broadly stable on Monday as data showing declining inflation in the United States reinforced bets that the US central bank may cut interest rates in June, while the yen fluctuated near the 152 level to the dollar, which reinforced traders’ concerns about possible government intervention. The US …
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1 April 2024 12:05 pm
Japan’s Nikkei index closes at a two-week low as a new fiscal year begins
On Monday, Japan’s Nikkei index experienced a notable downturn, closing at its lowest level in two weeks, dipping below the 40,000-point mark. This decline was primarily attributed to traders opting to sell stocks to secure profits on the first day of the country’s new fiscal year. The Nikkei index recorded …
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1 April 2024 10:54 am
Gold reaches a record high, supported by hopes of a US interest rate cut in June
On Monday, gold prices surged to a record high following reports indicating a moderation in US inflation during February. This development heightened expectations that the Federal Reserve (the US central bank) would implement interest rate cuts in June. During spot transactions, gold prices jumped by 1 percent to reach $2,255.39 …
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1 April 2024 10:20 am
Oil rises as investors bet on tight supplies
On Monday, oil prices continued their upward trajectory, building on recent gains amid various factors including anticipated declines in supplies due to OPEC+ production cuts, attacks on Russian refineries, and positive data from the Chinese manufacturing sector, signaling improved demand. As of 0331 GMT, Brent crude prices climbed by 29 …
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1 April 2024 5:53 am
Weekly Market Recap (25-29 March)
U.S. Stocks Show Mixed Results at Close; Dow Jones Industrial Average Gains 0.12% The U.S. stock market closed with mixed results on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average reaching a new all-time high, while the S&P 500 edged higher and the NASDAQ Composite index ended lower. The Dow Jones …
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