Donald Trump, the Republican presidential contender and former US president, has emerged as a new influential force in the financial markets in the recent past, and his chances of winning the US presidential election in 2024 are being closely watched. These prospects have grown recently due to certain developments that …
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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
The US Dollar struggled to gain traction on Friday, keeping bullion prices firm as market participan…
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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Gold Edges Up in Asia Despite Weekly Losses Amid Fed Rate Speculation
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Market Analysis
July, 2024
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23 July 2024 12:29 am
USD/CHF starts new trading week with mild gains
On Monday, the USD/CHF pair was able to begin the new week with mild gains, reaching 0.8895. The market sentiment was significantly influenced by political factors centered around the upcoming presidential turnover. Investors are bracing themselves for a busy week due to a packed US economic calendar, which is expected …
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22 July 2024 10:08 pm
Will Retreating US Inflation Assist Fed’s Reassurance?
The most recent indications of declining inflation and slowing economic activity are likely to have an impact on the Federal Reserve’s decision to lower interest rates. Food and energy-related prices in the personal consumption expenditures price index are predicted to increase by 0.1% in June for the second time in …
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22 July 2024 8:33 pm
Western Miners Struggle Against China’s Grip on Critical Commodities
The critical metals market, the lifeblood of electric vehicles and modern electronics, is engulfed in a bitter competition for supremacy. Western mining companies are on one side, supporting techniques that are ethically and environmentally sound. China, an industrial giant with an unrelenting thirst for output and market dominance, is situated …
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22 July 2024 7:53 pm
Eurozone debt continues to climb
In the first three months of 2024, the Eurozone’s debt increased as France battled to stabilize its finances following weeks of political unrest. The EU statistics agency, Eurostat, reported that the 20 nations in the currency area had debt of 88.7% of GDP, up from 88.2% in the prior quarter.The …
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22 July 2024 11:12 am
Morgan Stanley Predicts Oil Market Tightness to Ease in 2025, Brent Prices to Decline
According to a recent note from Morgan Stanley, the current tightness in the crude oil market is expected to ease next year, leading to a potential surplus and a decline in Brent prices to the mid-to-high $70s range. While the market is expected to remain tight throughout most of the …
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22 July 2024 10:31 am
Gold Prices Edge Higher Amid Political Uncertainty in U.S., While Copper Declines
Gold prices saw a slight uptick in Asian trading on Monday, driven by safe-haven demand as investors reacted to U.S. President Joe Biden’s surprise decision to drop out of the 2024 reelection race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris. Despite a recent decline from record highs last week due to …
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22 July 2024 9:42 am
Asian Stocks Slump Amid Uncertainty Over U.S. Political Landscape and Tech Sell-Off
Asian markets experienced a downturn on Monday, as investors grappled with the potential ramifications of U.S. President Joe Biden’s surprise decision to withdraw from the 2024 reelection race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor. The unexpected move fueled uncertainty about the future direction of U.S. policies towards …
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22 July 2024 7:14 am
Financial Markets Recap: Technology and political developments take central stage
This week, financial markets navigated a mix of influences, with technology and political developments grabbing the spotlight. While the US dollar strengthened, and gold prices surged, stock markets witnessed some profit-taking. The overall sentiment leaned towards safe-haven assets like gold due to economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions. Microsoft shares were …
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20 July 2024 2:47 am
Behind the Curtains: Likely Bidenexit Matters for US Economy
About 29 Democrats in the House are calling for US President Joe Biden to step down. However, some top Democrats privately believe that the rising pressure of party congressional leaders and close friends will persuade Biden to quit the presidential race as soon as this weekend. The 81-year-old president remains …
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20 July 2024 12:25 am
US dollar strengthens, celebrates a winning week
Long-term gains are seen in the US Dollar DXY, which approaches 104.365 as sellers retreat. The USD may still be burdened by worries about the US labor situation. By the conclusion of the week, the US was benefiting from risk aversion.Notwithstanding ongoing concerns over the job market, the US dollar …
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19 July 2024 11:11 pm
Stock Market Struggles Ahead of Looming Huge Earnings
The tech industry is experiencing a severe decline, which has been negatively impacting the stock market. In the upcoming week, GE Aerospace, Tesla, ServiceNow, and Alphabet, the parent company of Google, will all be releasing their earnings results. Amid issues with chips, the CrowdStrike IT failure, and other issues, the …
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19 July 2024 10:11 pm
USD/JPY Consolidates Ahead of the weekend
The USD/JPY pair rises up 0.06%, but fails to break above 158.00. Key supports at 157.00, 156.00, and bottom of the Kumo at 155.50/60; further support at 155.37 and 155.00. Potential resistance at 157.50 and July 16 peak at 158.85 if buyers push the pair higher.The USD/JPY edged up during …
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