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January, 2024

• 24 January 2024 5:33 pm

  ECB Preview: Forecasts from major banks

  

  As anticipation builds for the European Central Bank’s (ECB) upcoming Monetary Policy Decision on Thursday, January 25, financial markets are keenly focused on the potential outcomes and the accompanying commentary from ECB President Christine Lagarde. Here’s an overview of the expectations and analyses provided by economists and researchers from major …

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• 24 January 2024 3:30 pm

  Oil Prices Navigate Geopolitical Tensions and Market Dynamics

  

  In a nuanced dance between geopolitical tensions, demand considerations, and currency dynamics, oil prices exhibited mixed movements on Wednesday. The March contract for Brent crude managed a modest rise of four cents, reaching $79.59 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude mirrored the increase, ticking up four cents to …

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• 24 January 2024 2:46 pm

  Gold recovers its losses ahead of US economic data

  

  Gold prices stabilized on Wednesday, recovering from early losses. This coincided with a decline in the dollar from its six-week high and investors awaiting the release of upcoming US economic data. In spot transactions, gold settled at $2,029.39 per ounce, while US gold futures rose 0.2 percent to $2,030.50. The …

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• 24 January 2024 1:37 pm

  China reduces bank reserve requirements by 50 basis points

  

  China has pledged to reduce the amount of liquidity its banks must hold in reserves early next month as it attempts to boost its faltering economy. The Chinese central bank said it expects rapid credit growth in the first quarter. Pan Gongsheng, governor of the People’s Bank of China, said …

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• 24 January 2024 1:02 pm

  The head of the Turkish Banking Association expects to start cutting interest rates in Q4

  

  Alpaslan Çakir, Chairman of the Turkish Banks Association, anticipates that the Turkish Central Bank will raise interest rates for the final time this week and commence a monetary easing cycle in the fourth quarter of this year. Cakir, in comments made on Tuesday but embargoed until Wednesday, stated, “Rising interest …

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• 24 January 2024 12:11 pm

  Japan’s Nikkei declines amid profit-taking selling

  

  Japan’s Nikkei index experienced a decline as profit-taking persisted from the previous session, with traders interpreting the Bank of Japan’s recent meeting as an indication of a continued monetary easing policy. The Nikkei index dropped by 0.8% to 36,226 points, extending the decline from its recent peak of 36,984 points, …

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• 24 January 2024 10:12 am

  Bank of Canada to keep rates on hold

  

  Market analysts anticipate that the Bank of Canada will maintain its key overnight rate during its upcoming meeting on Wednesday. Despite this expectation, persistent inflationary pressures have prompted markets to revise their projections for the timing of the next interest rate cut, postponing the possibility of a reduction for the …

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• 24 January 2024 2:11 am

  Market Drivers – US Session, Jan. 23

  

  The US dollar’s additional strength in combination with higher yields across the curve and the intense risk aversion pushed the DXY Index to new yearly highs well north of 103.00. Next on tap in the US docket will be the preliminary Manufacturing and Services PMIs for the month of January.It …

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• 24 January 2024 1:50 am

  S&P 500 soars to fresh but Dow Jones retreats on earnings

  

  The S&P 500 continued its historic run upward as investors looked to the day’s earnings stream for clues about the state of the economy and corporate America.The S&P 500 increased by almost 0.3% to close at 4,864.61, a record high. Tuesday saw another big move in the Nasdaq Composite, which …

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• 24 January 2024 12:41 am

  GBP/USD impacted by stronger US Dollar, higher T-yields

  

  In the middle of the North American session, the Pound Sterling was negatively impacted by the strong US Dollar and high US Treasury bond yields, which supported the US dollar. The GBP/USD pair declined by more than 0.40%.As corporations release their fourth-quarter earnings from the previous year, US markets are …

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• 23 January 2024 11:33 pm

  Procter & Gamble’s earnings surge on new products

  

  Procter & Gamble reported a 4.14% increase in sales volume for categories like hair care and family care in the latest quarter, with organic sales rising 4% in Q2 excluding currency fluctuations, acquisitions, and divestitures. The company’s shift to a combination of price-driven growth and volume-driven growth is now strengthening. …

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• 23 January 2024 10:14 pm

  How could bitcoin be impacted by China’s measures to shield Yuan?

  

  Due to the persistent threat of a deflationary economic downturn and the concerns of the real estate market, foreign investors are seen withdrawing their cash from China, which has resulted in continued currency devaluation. The most recent steps Beijing has taken to address the problem pose a downside risk to …

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• 23 January 2024 9:15 pm

  US Dollar advances on rising US yields ahead of key data

  

  The US Dollar is having an uptrend, with the index currently trading up to the 103.70 level. This comes in anticipation of upcoming key inflation data and the impact of rising yield as markets reduced their dovish bets on the Fed. The US economy is thriving as traders await key …

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