Market Analysis

October, 2024

  • 28 October 2024 12:37 pm

    European Stocks Edge Higher Amid Easing Middle East Tensions and Event-Heavy Week

    European stock markets saw modest gains on Monday as easing tensions in the Middle East provided a positive backdrop at the start of a week loaded with key economic events. By 04:10 ET (08:10 GMT), Germany’s DAX rose 0.3%, France’s CAC 40 gained 0.5%, while the U.K.’s FTSE 100 slipped …

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  • 28 October 2024 12:08 pm

    Oil Prices Slide Over 4% as Middle East Tensions Ease

    Oil prices fell sharply on Monday, with both Brent and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures dropping over 4% after Israel’s weekend strike on Iran bypassed key oil and nuclear facilities. This less severe escalation eased concerns about disruptions to Middle Eastern energy supplies, leading to a price drop. …

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  • 28 October 2024 11:25 am

    Gold Drops as Middle East Tensions Ease; Dollar Gains on Election Uncertainty

    Gold prices slipped from recent highs in Asian markets on Monday as reduced fears of a broader Middle Eastern conflict softened safe-haven demand for the metal. Traders turned their attention toward the U.S. dollar, with rising demand spurred by upcoming U.S. elections and increased political uncertainty in Japan, where the …

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  • 28 October 2024 10:41 am

    Asian Stocks Mostly Gain as Middle East Tensions Ease; Japan Rallies Amid Political Uncertainty

    Asian markets saw a mostly positive start on Monday, driven by easing concerns over the Israel-Iran conflict as Israel’s recent attack on Iran spared critical oil and nuclear infrastructure. Japanese markets led the gains, with the Nikkei 225 and TOPIX indices climbing 1.5% and 1.2%, respectively, as political uncertainty reduced …

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  • 23 October 2024 7:29 pm

    Lagarde: Need to be cautious in policy decisions

    Speaking on the sidelines at the 2024 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) on Wednesday, European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde noted that they need to be cautious when asked about market expectations for further rate reductions.“We need to be cautious …

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  • 23 October 2024 6:36 pm

    Bank of Canada Delivers Jumbo Rate Cut

    In a move that aligned with market expectations, the Bank of Canada (BoC) today announced a significant 50-basis-point reduction in its key interest rate. The decision, which brings the policy rate down to 3.75%, was made at the central bank’s meeting on Wednesday.In its accompanying statement, the BoC indicated that …

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  • 23 October 2024 3:55 pm

    Coca-Cola Beats Q3 Expectations but Stock Slips Amid Global Sales Decline

    Coca-Cola exceeded expectations in its third-quarter earnings report, yet the company’s stock dropped by over 2% in early trading. The beverage giant reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.77, slightly surpassing analysts’ forecast of $0.75. Revenue also beat expectations, reaching $11.9 billion compared to the anticipated $11.63 billion. Coca-Cola’s organic …

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  • 23 October 2024 1:12 pm

    U.S. Dollar Strengthens Amid Interest Rate Uncertainty and Election Risks

    The U.S. dollar reached new highs on Wednesday as investor demand for safe-haven assets grew in response to ongoing uncertainties surrounding U.S. interest rates and the upcoming presidential election. At 04:10 ET (08:10 GMT), the Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, rose by …

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  • 23 October 2024 11:55 am

    European Markets Drift as Earnings Take Center Stage Amid Growth Concerns

    European stock markets saw modest movement on Wednesday as investors digested a wave of third-quarter corporate earnings reports against a backdrop of regional economic uncertainty. By 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX index and France’s CAC 40 both edged 0.1% lower, while the U.K.’s FTSE 100 managed to climb by …

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  • 23 October 2024 11:14 am

    Asian Markets Mixed Amid IPO Optimism and Pre-Election Caution

    Asian markets saw mixed performances on Wednesday as strong IPO activity in Hong Kong bolstered sentiment, while broader regional markets remained cautious due to rising U.S. Treasury yields and uncertainty surrounding the upcoming U.S. presidential election, just two weeks away. Hong Kong led the gains, benefiting from a surge in …

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  • 23 October 2024 11:02 am

    Oil Prices Dip as U.S. Crude Inventories Surge Amid Middle East Tensions

    Oil prices slipped on Wednesday following reports of a larger-than-expected rise in U.S. crude inventories. Brent crude brent fell 0.7% to $75.54 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) also dropped 0.7% to $71.24 per barrel. The declines followed two sessions of gains earlier this week. U.S. crude stocks …

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  • 23 October 2024 9:32 am

    Gold Reaches Record High Amid U.S. Election Uncertainty and Middle East Tensions

    Gold prices hit a record high in Asian trading on Wednesday, driven by safe haven demand as investors brace for a tight U.S. presidential race and continued geopolitical unrest in the Middle East. Spot gold climbed to $2,750.35 per ounce, with December futures rising 0.2% to $2,764.15. Despite the U.S. …

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  • 23 October 2024 2:39 am

    BoC Interest Rate Decision: Key Points to Watch

    The e Bank of Canada is poised to announce its interest rate decision and release its updated monetary policy report on Wednesday. Market participants are keenly anticipating the central bank’s actions, as a rate cut is widely expected to stimulate economic growth and provide relief to borrowers.One of the primary …

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