European stock markets declined on Friday, mirroring the global negative sentiment driven by worries over sustained high interest rates and their potential impact on economic activity. Market Performance At 03:10 ET (07:10 GMT), the DAX index in Germany traded 0.9% lower, the CAC 40 in France fell 0.6%, and the …
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Sanctions and Inflation Sink Russia as Putin Hits Alaska’s Stage
As world leaders gear up for a high-stakes summit in Anchorage, Alaska, Russia’s walking into the ri…
Dow Jones Hits Record High but Stumbles as Consumer Confidence Wanes
The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared to a fresh all-time high of 45,277 on Friday, breaking past …
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
The Japanese Yen (JPY) is gaining ground against the US Dollar (USD), pushing the USD/JPY pair towar…
USD/CHF Slides Toward 0.8050 as Weak US Data Puts Pressure on the Dollar
The Swiss Franc (CHF) strengthened against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, with the USD/CHF pair easi…
Gold Struggles Near Two-Week Low as Rising Yields Offset Dollar Weakness
Gold prices hovered near a two-week low on Friday, finding limited support from a softer US Dollar, …
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
European equities advanced on Friday, with the pan-European STOXX 600 climbing 0.2% by 07:17 GMT, bu…
Gold Edges Up in Asia Despite Weekly Losses Amid Fed Rate Speculation
Gold prices in Asian trade on Friday inched higher, though they were set for a weekly decline, as in…
Market Analysis
May, 2024
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24 May 2024 10:25 am
Gold Steadies Amid Rate Jitters; Copper Stabilizes After Record Highs
Gold Prices Steady in Asian Trade Gold prices steadied in Asian trade on Friday, but the yellow metal was nursing steep weekly declines due to persistent concerns over prolonged high U.S. interest rates. Spot gold rose 0.2% to $2,332.77 an ounce, while gold futures for June delivery fell 0.1% to …
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24 May 2024 9:17 am
Asian Markets Tumble Amid U.S. Inflation Concerns and Escalating Middle East Tensions
On Friday, most Asian stock markets declined, mirroring the negative sentiment from Wall Street as persistent concerns over U.S. inflation and high interest rates dampened investor appetite for riskier assets. Chinese Markets: Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300: Fell 0.4%Shanghai Composite: Declined 0.2%Hang Seng Index: Dropped 1.5% Chinese markets continued their downward …
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24 May 2024 4:02 am
US stocks decline following US data, FOMC minutes
US stocks are under pressure to decline as a result of the negative mood that pervaded the markets on Thursday after the most recent US data releases and the ongoing effects of the FOMC minutes from Wednesday, which included a strong recommendation for the central bank to keep raising interest …
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24 May 2024 1:55 am
Market Drivers; US Session, May 22
The US Dollar (USD) surged to multi-day highs due to reduced expectations of a rate cut in September, positive data from US business activity in May, and a hawkish stance from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC).Currency Pairs: EUR/USD: Experienced its fourth consecutive session of losses, testing the 1.0800 support. …
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23 May 2024 11:59 pm
Oil prices decline for fourth session ahead of busy travel plans
Thursday marked the fourth straight session of declines in crude oil prices ahead of the hectic Memorial Day weekend travel period. This week, U.S. crude oil has dropped 3%, while the global standard, Brent, has dropped almost 4%.WTI’s July contract price is $76.87 per barrel, a decrease of 70 cents …
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23 May 2024 10:09 pm
Dow accelerates loss on diminishing rate cut hopes
The Dow Jones Index retreated on Thursday, losing -527 points and tumbling below 39,150.00 as investors pulled back in the face of declining hopes for a September interest rate cut from the Fed.On the US data front; S&P Global Services Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to a 12-month high of …
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23 May 2024 8:37 pm
Gold Faces Threat Below Major Trendline After US Data Release
With the release of US Purchasing Manager Index (PMI) data, the XAU/USD Index is at a key juncture, threatening to fall below a significant trendline. According to the most recent figures, the US manufacturing and services sectors both experienced greater growth in May than anticipated. At the time of writing, …
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23 May 2024 7:47 pm
US dollar continues to benefit from FOMC minutes
The US dollar has been on the rise since the start of US trading on Thursday, fueled by signals from the Federal Reserve’s previous meeting. Additionally, weekly jobless claims continue to decline.The dollar index, which measures the performance of the US currency against major currencies, reached 104.97 points compared to …
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23 May 2024 6:25 pm
Will US House’s FIT21 Bill boost cryptocurrencies?
The FIT21 Bill is frequently cited by analysts as a critical step towards cryptocurrency regulation. A big bill that is presently passing the US House of Representatives is called the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21). Why it matters is as follows:Regulatory Framework for Digital Assets:In …
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23 May 2024 2:55 pm
U.S. Dollar Eases Slightly but Remains Near One-Week High Post-Fed Minutes
The U.S. dollar handed back some of the previous session’s gains on Thursday but remained near a one-week high following the release of hawkish minutes from the last Federal Reserve meeting. The minutes suggested that U.S. interest rates could remain elevated for an extended period. As of 04:20 ET (08:20 …
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23 May 2024 12:45 pm
Gold Prices Retreat Amid Rising Rate Concerns and Dollar Strength
Gold prices experienced extended losses in Asian trade on Thursday, further retreating from recent record highs as renewed worries about high interest rates and diminished safe haven demand weighed on the yellow metal. Industrial Metals Follow Suit Industrial metals, including copper, also faced losses, with copper prices sharply declining from …
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23 May 2024 12:06 pm
European Stocks Rise on Nvidia Forecast, Await Business Surveys
European stocks edged higher on Thursday following upbeat forecasts from AI giant Nvidia, boosting global chipmakers. Investors awaited the latest business surveys to assess the euro zone economy’s outlook and interest rate trajectory. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.2%, with the tech index leading sectoral gains with a 1.2% …
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