Crude oil prices surged on the energy markets after US supplies fell more than anticipated. The US’s crude stockpiles saw a sharp decline, but refined petrol saw an increase, according to the EIA. Logistics for crude oil were hindered by the cold, but demand is predicted to rise due to …
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Gold prices climbed modestly on Wednesday, with XAU/USD trading near $3,341.75, up up+0.55% after br…
EUR/USD Gains Momentum, Eyes 1.1500
EUR/USD has accelerated its upward climb, nearing weekly highs hovering around 1.15, exactly trading…
Dow Jones Surges Past 43,000 Amid CPI Data, Trade Talks Progress
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) has climbed above 43,000 for the first time since February, …
Supply Outlook: EU Eyes Russian Imports, and US Inventories Signal Market Shift
According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), US crude oil production is projected to de…
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Trade Optimism, Shrinking Inventories Fuel Oil Prices Rally
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U.S. Inflation Slows Slightly in May, Misses Expectations and Pressures Dollar
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Wall Street Futures Edge Lower as Investors Await Key U.S. CPI Report and Scrutinize U.S.-China Trade Framework
U.S. stock index futures edged slightly lower early Wednesday, as investor enthusiasm over a newly p…
Bitcoin Holds Steady as Markets Await Details on U.S.-China Trade Framework and U.S. CPI Data
Bitcoin traded largely flat on Wednesday, pausing after Tuesday’s sharp gains as traders diges…
European Stocks Trade Flat as Markets Eye U.S. CPI, U.K. Spending Review, and China Trade Talks
European stock markets opened Wednesday in narrow ranges as investors absorbed the implications of t…
Market Analysis
January, 2024
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25 January 2024 2:30 am
Crypto Lender Nexo sues Bulgaria for $3 billion in damages
A $3 billion arbitration lawsuit has been made against Bulgaria by cryptocurrency lender Nexo, which claims the nation has ruined its reputation and closed off business prospects. December 2023 saw a money laundering investigation into the company by Bulgaria’s prosecutor’s office, which allows the buying and selling of cryptocurrency. Claiming …
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25 January 2024 12:07 am
US stocks rally on shining earnings
Earlier in the session, the Nasdaq Composite had surged more than 1%; but, by the afternoon, gains had tapered off to roughly 0.5%. Not only did Netflix lead the way in strong profits, but other major tech companies like Microsoft and Meta also had increases in their stock prices.While the …
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24 January 2024 10:22 pm
Strong S&P PMIs fails to boost US dollar
Despite high S&P PMIs, the US dollar is trading at a lower level; down -0.36% as per the DXY Index, which fell, earlier during the North American session to 103.05 as a result. the DXY reading is 103.149 at the time of writing. The The US S&P PMI for January …
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24 January 2024 9:42 pm
Canadian Dollar roils as US PMIs overshadow BoC rate decision
The Canadian Dollar has experienced a decline due to the Bank of Canada’s dovish outlook on inflation, with Canadian inflation not expected to return to the BoC’s 2% target until 2025. Money markets have reduced bets of a BoC rate cut in April to 40%, from 65% before the BoC’s …
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24 January 2024 8:45 pm
BoC’s Macklem warns from giving false precision about rate cut timing
Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada (BoC), and Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers explain the BoC decision to leave the interest rate unchanged at 5% after the January policy meeting and respond to questions from the press.Key Quotes“Inflation is still somewhat broad-based and that’s why we’re concerned about …
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24 January 2024 7:48 pm
Netflix revenue beats estimates in interesting season
Netflix said Tuesday that its fourth quarter subscriber additions surged, topping its own forecast and sending its stock as much as 14% higher in early trading on Wednesday.The subscriber additions of 13.12 million beat Netflix’s own forecast of about 9 million with full-year 2023 net additions sitting at roughly 30 …
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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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