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September, 2023

• 14 September 2023 4:47 pm

  ECB raises interest rates by 25 basis points

  

  The European Central Bank raised interest rates by about 25 basis points, continuing the monetary tightening policy that has been in place for more than a year. According to the monetary policy decision issued today, September 14, the bank raised the deposit interest rate (base interest rate) by 25 basis …

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• 14 September 2023 2:35 pm

  Gold is stable amid expectations of stopping US interest rate hikes

  

  Gold prices stabilized on Thursday near their lowest levels in three weeks, which they touched in the last session after the release of US inflation data, which reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will stop raising interest rates next week. By 0747 GMT, spot gold prices stabilized at $1,905.49 per …

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• 14 September 2023 1:27 pm

  European stocks rise ahead of the European Central Bank’s interest rate decision

  

  European stocks rose on Thursday even as investors remained cautious ahead of the European Central Bank’s decision on interest rates, as it is likely to raise them for the tenth time in a row. Markets expect approximately 65 percent of interest rates to rise by 25 basis points, which will …

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• 14 September 2023 12:23 pm

  Japan’s Nikkei closes near a one-week high

  

  Japan’s Nikkei index rose to close near its highest level in a week on Thursday after data showed that US inflation remains sluggish and the downward trend reinforced expectations that the US central bank will keep interest rates unchanged next week. The Nikkei rose 1.41 percent to 33,168.10 points, reaching …

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• 14 September 2023 11:53 am

  Oil is rising as markets focus on tight supply

  

  Oil prices rose on Thursday after falling slightly in the previous session, as markets returned to focus on expectations of tight crude supply during the rest of 2023. Brent crude futures rose 17 cents to $92.05 a barrel at 12:02 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude rose 19 cents …

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• 14 September 2023 2:53 am

  Market Drivers – US Session, September 13, 2023

  

  The dollar index rose on Wednesday after US economic data showed inflation increased for August, but did little to change expectations for the path of rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. The consumer price index increased by 0.6% last month, the largest gain since June 2022, as gasoline prices jumped. …

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• 14 September 2023 1:36 am

  European stocks close down 0.4% as FTSE tries to hold on

  

  European stocks closed down 0.4% on Wednesday, with investors anticipating the latest rate call from the ECB. Inflation remains a significant issue for national European central banks, with the Bank of England caught between a rock and a bigger rock.The German DAX and France’s CAC40 both ended trading down around …

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• 14 September 2023 12:16 am

  WTI slides on surprising US inventories, stronger dollar

  

  Following a surprising increase in US crude stocks and a 3.7% YoY increase in August, WTI is currently trading at $87.969, down 0.17% after losing 0.33% earlier during the US trading session. Contrary to forecasts, the most recent US crude oil stocks showed a 4 million barrel gain. According to …

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• 13 September 2023 11:18 pm

  Bitcoin price rests above $26,200 following key CPI print

  

  The US headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 3.7% yearly in August, exceeding expectations, and core CPI annual inflation came in at 4.3%, in line with forecasts. Bitcoin price hovers above $26,200, with most of the crypto market noting a minor decline. The larger-than-expected rebound in prices leaves room …

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• 13 September 2023 10:34 pm

  Will ECB hike or keep interest rate unchanged?

  

  The European Central Bank is set to announce its Monetary Policy Decision on September 14, and as the release time approaches, economists and researchers from 10 major banks predict a range of outcomes. Markets are split, with 26 analysts polled by Bloomberg seeing no change and 23 seeing a 25-bps …

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• 13 September 2023 9:32 pm

  Gold price seeking key move despite US CPI

  

  The price of gold is seen under pressure as investors turn their attention to digest the most recent US inflation data due to worries that increase the chance of a last interest rate hike by the US central bank in the remaining months of 2023 could result from upside risks …

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• 13 September 2023 8:57 pm

  US dollar benefits from CPI print

  

  The US dollar has moved into positive territory following Wednesday’s CPI reading, confirming another Fed rate increase. This week, the US Dollar Index turns green and is in positive territory; as the US Dollar Index is recording 104.730 at the time of writing Traders are seeking direction as they interpret …

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• 13 September 2023 7:38 pm

  Fast Steps By US, Allies On New Middle East Gas Supplies

  

  The US and European allies are relocating to replace lost Russian gas supplies, with Egypt playing a crucial role in the new global oil and gas market order. Companies like Chevron, BP, Shell, and Italy’s Eni have been instrumental in securing a steady supply of gas from reliable new suppliers. …

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