Oil prices fell in early Asian trading on Monday, giving up gains made on Friday, as peace talks between Israel and the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) in Cairo eased fears of a widening conflict in the Middle East. US inflation data also reduced expectations of interest rate cuts soon. …
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Global Markets Wobble as Trump’s Tariff Deadline Draws Near
Global stock markets faltered on Friday, gripped by uncertainty as U.S. President Donald Trump’s Jul…
Sterling Falters Against Yen Amid Tariff Fears and UK Political Strife
The British Pound (GBP) weakened against the Japanese Yen (JPY), with GBP/JPY slipping below 197.61,…
WTI Crude Oil Stalls Near $65 as OPEC+ and Tariff Uncertainties Loom
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Oil prices hovered near $65.70, down 0.82%, reflecting cautious …
Gold Shines Amid Tariff Threats and U.S. Dollar Weakness
Gold (XAU/USD) climbed above $3,330, driven by a weakening U.S. Dollar and renewed concerns over U.S…
U.S. Dollar Edges Lower Ahead of Trade Deadline Amid Fiscal and Market Uncertainty
The U.S. dollar saw a slight dip on Friday after a brief rally earlier in the week, with attention n…
Markets Brace for U.S. Tariff Deadline Amid Growing Optimism
As investors turn their attention to Washington’s tariff negotiations next week, the expiratio…
European Stocks Slip Amid Uncertainty Ahead of U.S. Trade Deadline and Ongoing Tariff Concerns
European stocks ended the week on a negative note, slipping lower on Friday as uncertainty grew over…
Bitcoin Struggles as U.S. Trade Tariffs Loom and Rate Cut Bets Fade
Bitcoin prices steadied on Friday after a sharp reversal of recent gains, as traders focused on the …
Oil Prices Decline Amid Nuclear Talks and OPEC+ Output Expectations
Oil futures fell on Friday as market participants reacted to ongoing geopolitical developments and e…
Market Analysis
April, 2024
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29 April 2024 9:46 am
Gold declines as hopes of a US rate cut recede
Gold prices fell on Monday as hopes for an early US rate cut this year receded, while focus turned to the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy meeting and the US non-farm payrolls data released this week to reveal more indicators on monetary policy. By 0334 GMT, gold prices in spot transactions …
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29 April 2024 7:22 am
Weekly Recap: Fed, Jobs Data, and Earnings in Focus
Last week, risk appetite improved, exerting pressure on safe haven assets such as the US dollar and gold, resulting in their decline after experiencing weekly losses. This shift favored risk assets, particularly US stocks. Markets are now anticipating significant events in the upcoming week, including the Federal Reserve’s interest rate …
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27 April 2024 2:57 am
Bitcoin may stay in the red for 15 days on “Post-Halving Danger Zone” concerns
In addition to selling pressures, Bitcoin market disinterest is currently persisting, and a likely decline in price over the next couple of weeks would be an ideally typical post-halving behaviour. Bitcoin slid lower into the Wall Street open on April 26, as the market maintained familiar trading conditions. The most …
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27 April 2024 12:08 am
Why Has ExxonMobil Stock retreated After Earnings?
Today, ExxonMobil’s stock price retreated despite what appeared to be good earnings news. Investors are still wary even if the oil giant exceeded revenue projections ($83.1 billion vs. $73.2 billion) and analyst goals for earnings per share ($2.06).Some investors may still feel discouraged following ExxonMobil’s earnings report. This is mainly …
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26 April 2024 9:29 pm
Fresh inflation data, tech earnings trigger gains in US stocks
US stocks are advancing on Friday as investors digest the most recent inflation data, the PCE Index readings, amid the favourable earnings announcements from Microsoft and Alphabet. In March, the preferred inflation measure of the Federal Reserve rose 2.7% from the previous year, as anticipated. The IT sector’s outstanding earnings …
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26 April 2024 8:51 pm
GBP/USD impacted by US inflation data, anticipated delay of Fed’s rate cut
The GBP/USD pair is currently focused on support levels due to its recent inability to break above the 200-day moving average at 1.2557, which emphasises its negative bias. If the ‘black cloud cover’ candlestick pattern materializes, there could be potential for more losses, with 1.2400 being the objective and perhaps …
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26 April 2024 7:53 pm
What will investors watch closely next trading week?
The anticipation of interest rate cut or cuts by the Federal Reserve and data releases dominated the conversation for another week, during which the US dollar fluctuated. In light of this, the USD Index (DXY) appears to have started a slow downturn after reaching fresh annual highs earlier in the …
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26 April 2024 4:36 pm
Microsoft reports revenues of more than $61 billion
Yesterday, Microsoft Corporation unveiled its third-quarter financial results, surpassing analysts’ forecasts fueled by robust corporate demand for its cloud and artificial intelligence services. The tech giant reported earnings per share of approximately $2.94, exceeding the anticipated $2.82 per share. Similarly, Microsoft’s revenue climbed to $61.86 billion, surpassing expectations of around …
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26 April 2024 1:32 pm
European stocks rise on strong results from major technology companies
European stocks rallied on Friday, poised to conclude the week with gains, buoyed by robust earnings from major US technology firms, while ThyssenKrupp shares surged to their highest daily performance in 18 months. The European STOXX 600 index kicked off the session with a 0.5 percent uptick by 0717 GMT. …
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26 April 2024 12:20 pm
Yen is at a 34-year low as the Bank of Japan keeps interest rates unchanged
The yen plummeted to its lowest level against the dollar in three decades on Friday following the Bank of Japan’s decision to maintain interest rates, heightening expectations among traders for potential intervention by Tokyo authorities to stabilize the currency. After the Bank of Japan announced its decision to keep short-term …
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26 April 2024 11:10 am
Oil prices are heading to end a two-week losing streak
Oil prices rose on Friday, poised to conclude the week with gains after two consecutive weeks of losses, following optimistic remarks from US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen regarding economic growth. Meanwhile, concerns over supply persisted amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. As of 0347 GMT, Brent crude futures …
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26 April 2024 10:20 am
Gold is on track to record its first weekly loss in 6 weeks
Gold prices saw little change on Friday ahead of a crucial inflation report in the United States but were set to mark their first weekly decline in six weeks amid easing concerns of escalating conflict in the Middle East. Spot gold rose 0.1 percent to $2,334.57 per ounce by 0409 …
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