U.S. stock index futures experienced a notable drop on Tuesday, with mounting geopolitical concerns stemming from Russian President Vladimir Putin’s hawkish comments about nuclear weapons unsettling investors. By 06:30 ET (11:30 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were down 265 points, or 0.6%, while S&P 500 Futures fell 25 points, or 0.4%, …
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Dow Jones Hits Record High but Stumbles as Consumer Confidence Wanes
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Dollar Struggles as Gold Holds Steady Ahead of Trump-Putin Summit
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Yen Surges as Japan’s GDP Shines, US Economic Data Falters
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USD/CHF Slides Toward 0.8050 as Weak US Data Puts Pressure on the Dollar
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Gold Struggles Near Two-Week Low as Rising Yields Offset Dollar Weakness
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Trump and Putin Meet in Alaska for High-Stakes Talks on Ukraine and Nuclear Deal
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European Stocks Near Five-Month High as Earnings Optimism Outweighs Inflation Concerns
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Market Analysis
November, 2024
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19 November 2024 4:26 pm
Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on U.S. Stock Futures as Putin Lowers Nuclear Strike Threshold
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19 November 2024 2:53 pm
Geopolitical Tensions and Inflation Concerns Weigh on European Stocks
Europe’s main stock index dropped to a three-month low on Tuesday as investor sentiment soured amidst escalating geopolitical risks and inflationary concerns linked to U.S. policies under President-elect Donald Trump. The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell 0.9%, on track for its third consecutive day of losses. Safe-haven assets, such as …
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19 November 2024 1:36 pm
Dollar Nears One-Year High Amid Trump Administration Speculation and Treasury Market Reactions
The U.S. dollar rose on Tuesday, nearing its one-year high, as market attention focused on U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s search for a Treasury Secretary. Reports indicate that the list of candidates has expanded, now including Apollo Global Management CEO Marc Rowan and former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh. Analysts highlight …
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19 November 2024 12:38 pm
Gold Prices Rise as Dollar Weakens and Geopolitical Tensions Intensify
Gold prices saw gains in Asian trade on Tuesday, building on a recovery from two-month lows. The yellow metal benefitted from a pullback in the U.S. dollar and escalating geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine, which fueled demand for safe-haven assets. Spot and Futures Prices Climb Spot gold was up …
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19 November 2024 10:50 am
Oil Prices Dip Slightly Amid Demand Concerns and Supply Worries
Oil prices edged lower in early Asian trading on Tuesday, stabilizing after significant gains in the prior session. The decline followed concerns about global demand and a potential supply glut, despite the market’s reaction to recent supply disruptions and geopolitical tensions. Modest Decline in Oil Futures Brent crude futures for …
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19 November 2024 2:43 am
Gold Soars Amidst Geopolitical Tensions and Dollar Weakness
Gold prices surged on Monday, reversing a recent downward trend as the U.S. dollar weakened and concerns over the Russia-Ukraine conflict intensified. The precious metal, often seen as a safe-haven asset during times of economic and geopolitical uncertainty, benefited from increased investor demand.Geopolitical Tensions Fuel Safe-Haven DemandThe escalation of the …
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19 November 2024 1:22 am
Market Drivers; US Session
Market Update: Dollar Weakens, Euro and Pound Strengthen The US Dollar continued its downward trend on Tuesday, November 19th, as the initial enthusiasm for the Trump rally seems to have waned. This potential temporary dip could lead to another “buy the dip” opportunity. Key Events and Economic Data: US Dollar: …
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19 November 2024 12:30 am
USD edges lower amid G20 meeting
The US Dollar is showing very little movement on Monday, despite geopolitical tensions rising ahead of the G20 meeting. The Biden administration’s approval of long-range US missile use by Ukraine against Russian targets has increased global concerns. While the US Dollar Index (DXY) remains above 106.50, the economic calendar for …
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18 November 2024 11:35 pm
Supply disruption pushes oil prices 3% higher
Oil prices surged on Monday, driven by a combination of factors including a production halt at Norway’s Johan Sverdrup oilfield and escalating tensions in the Russia-Ukraine war.Brent crude futures climbed by 2.9% to $73.10 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose by 2.9% to $68.99 a barrel. …
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18 November 2024 9:58 pm
Could China’s New Energy Law Lead to Market Reform?
With distinct regulations covering coal, electricity, energy conservation, and renewable energy, China’s recently passed Energy Law closes a significant regulatory gap. With distinct regulations covering coal, electricity, energy conservation, and renewable energy, China’s recently passed Energy Law closes a significant regulatory gap. With its comprehensive Energy Law, China has finally …
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18 November 2024 8:22 pm
Explainer: Why Has Fed’s Powell Declared “No Rush for Rate Cuts”
Following the election, stock indices on Wall Street saw a sharp rally, while 10-year Treasury rates increased, a sign of declining prices. The momentum changed last week, though, when Governor Adriana Kugler and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned against anticipating dramatic rate cuts. According to Powell, the US economy …
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18 November 2024 7:20 pm
EUR/USD Bounces Back Amid Rate Speculations, Rising Trade War Fears
As investors look for fresh clues about possible interest rate moves by the Fed and ECB in December, EUR/USD has gained ground and is now trading close to 1.0550. There is no pressing need to lower interest rates, Fed Chair Jerome Powell stressed. Investor anxiety over a trade war between …
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18 November 2024 5:06 pm
U.S. Dollar Eases Slightly from One-Year High as Market Awaits Fed Commentary
The U.S. dollar retreated modestly on Monday from a one-year high, entering a week with few significant economic data releases but multiple Federal Reserve speeches. At 04:50 ET (09:50 GMT), the Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against six major currencies, dipped 0.1% to 106.497, slightly off the peak of …
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