IBM’s adjusted earnings for the third quarter of 2023 rose to $2.20 per share, versus expectations issued by the “Street Account” market research firm, which indicated $2.13 per share.The company’s revenues rose in the same period to $14.75 billion, compared to expectations which indicated $14.73 billion.The markets’ direct reaction to …
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Oil prices experienced a modest increase on Monday, fueled by a confluence of geopolitical tensions …
Economic Uncertainty Grips Markets as Fed Faces a Tightrope Walk
A palpable unease has settled over investors, fueled by anxieties surrounding President Trump’…
Dow Roars Back: 600-Point Surge Amid Economic Uncertainty
Equities rebound from recent plunge, but trade tensions and soft retail data cast a long shadow.The …
Dollar Drifts as Geopolitical and Policy Storm Clouds Gather
A week of potentially historic significance opens with the US Dollar easing, as markets brace for a …
Gold Prices Still Soaring Above $ 3,000 Barrier
Gold prices have continued their upward trajectory since the start of trading on Monday, following t…
Consumer Caution: Retail Sales Underwhelm Amid Economic Uncertainty
A note of caution has sounded within the US economy as retail sales for February fell short of expec…
U.S. Stock Futures Decline Amid Trade Tariff Uncertainty
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Oil Prices Rise Amid U.S. Strikes on Houthis and Strong Chinese Data
Oil prices traded higher on Monday as the U.S. vowed continued strikes on Yemen’s Houthis, while Chi…
European Stocks Gain Amid German Debt Deal, U.S.-EU Trade War Looms
European stock markets edged higher on Monday, supported by optimism over a historic German debt dea…
Gold Prices Dip After Record Surge, Market Eyes Tariffs & Economic Risks
Gold prices edged lower in Asian trade on Monday, following a record-breaking rally, as investors ba…
Market Analysis
October, 2023
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26 October 2023 2:41 am
Heineken records profits despite a decline in sales
Heineken beer company’s sales declined in the third quarter of 2023 after completing exit procedures from its investments in Russia, as the Dutch company’s sales recorded a decline of 4.2% in this period.It is likely that the main reason behind the decline in sales could be the slowdown in the …
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26 October 2023 1:35 am
Market Drivers – US Session, October 25
The US Dollar Index rose for the second consecutive day, rising above 106.50, the highest level since last Friday. The dollar received a boost from higher Treasury yields and deteriorating market sentiment following the latest round of earnings results. The Dow Jones dropped 0.32%, and the Nasdaq lost 2.43%. The …
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26 October 2023 1:22 am
Gold hits weekly high despite rising US bond yields
With a gain of over 0.56%, the price of gold has risen to a new weekly high of $1987.25. This is because US business activity is starting to pick up steam, as shown by September’s record-breaking new home sales and the S&P Global PMIs.The US 10-year Treasury bond yield has …
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26 October 2023 12:29 am
Mike Johnson elected as US House Speaker
Following weeks of party infighting that left the House in disarray, Rep. Mike Johnson won the speakership on Wednesday without losing any GOP votes. The lawmaker from Louisiana has been an outspoken advocate for the late President Donald Trump and played a significant role in the congressional effort to rig …
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25 October 2023 11:56 pm
US dollar extends gains on the back of rising T-yields
The US Dollar extended last US session’s gains, but the upward momentum is seen as weak. The US reported positive housing market data, and the 5- and 10-year US Treasury yields recovered, while the shorter-term 2-year rate declined. The Dollar Index climbed higher on Wednesday, rising towards a six-day high …
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25 October 2023 11:20 pm
Meta crushes earnings expectations in Q3
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, achieved profits and revenues that exceeded market expectations on Wednesday, according to a financial performance report issued for the third quarter of the current.The company achieved profits of $4.39 per share, which exceeded market expectations, which indicated $3.63 per share. The company’s revenues also …
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25 October 2023 10:41 pm
WTI leaps hits $85 amid tighter geopolitical tensions
As the Middle East conflict heats up again, WTI Crude Oil is back up the daily charts. Requests for a cease-fire so that civilians could receive humanitarian aid were turned down.EIA barrel counts increased more than anticipated, and as geopolitical concerns accelerate, demand concerns will affect the price of crude …
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25 October 2023 9:33 pm
GBP/USD pressured on weak UK data, risk-off
Amidst growing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, risk aversion remains the driving force behind the financial markets. The GBP/USD pair hit a three-day low of 1.2113, with sellers aiming for the next support level at 1.2100. The US economy is doing well, according to economic data; in September, new …
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25 October 2023 8:29 pm
Has Bill Ackman become new bond king?
Bill Ackman has just been crowned as the new king of the bond market as the US national debt and deficit reach historic highs. Ed Yardeni, an economist who spent decades on Wall Street at firms like Deutsche Bank, believes that bond guards are once again out in force, with …
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25 October 2023 7:25 pm
BoC’s Macklem: Could certainly be two or three quarters of small negative growth
Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada (BoC), explains the BoC decision to leave the interest rate unchanged at 5% after the October policy meeting and responds to questions from the press.Key Quotes“Could certainly be two or three quarters of small negative growth.”“Not predicting a deep recession with a …
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25 October 2023 4:11 pm
ECB Preview: Forecasts from major banks
The European Central Bank (ECB) is scheduled to announce its monetary policy decision on Thursday, October 26, at 12:15 GMT. As the release time approaches, economists and researchers from major banks have shared their expectations. The ECB is widely anticipated to maintain its current interest rates unchanged. This expectation comes …
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25 October 2023 3:04 pm
Alphabet exceeds market expectations, reporting profits
Alphabet, Google’s parent company (GOOG, GOOGL), released its third-quarter earnings report after the market closed on Tuesday. The company outperformed analysts’ predictions regarding revenue and earnings per share; however, a disappointing performance from Google’s cloud business led to a decline in the company’s stock during pre-market trading. In the third …
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