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The US economy continues to demonstrate its resilience, with the service sector leading the way. The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) reported a significant surge in the Services PMI for September, indicating robust growth. This positive development suggests that the economy is on a solid footing and is not at …
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27 March, 2026 11:18 pm
March 2026 Market Snapshot: Labor Softens, Inflation Holds Steady, Volatility Rules
February’s employment report, released early March, showed a clear pullback: nonfarm payrolls droppe…
27 March, 2026 10:23 pm
Wall Street Slides Into Correction as Oil Shock and Geopolitical Fears Ignite Market Panic
US equities came under heavy selling pressure on Friday, with major indexes extending their decline …
27 March, 2026 9:01 pm
Europe’s Carmakers Race Into the Defense Economy
A Strategic Shock Reshaping European Industry: Europe is no longer treating defense as a peripheral …
27 March, 2026 8:03 pm
Sterling Under Pressure as Global Tensions Lift the Dollar
The British Pound struggled to maintain momentum at the end of the week, hovering just above the 1.3…
27 March, 2026 6:59 pm
U.S. Treasury Yields Hit Multi-Month High as Oil Surge Fuels Inflation Fears
Benchmark U.S. Treasury yields climbed to their highest level since July on Friday, as investors rea…
27 March, 2026 5:20 pm
Bitcoin Slips as Iran War Uncertainty and $14 Billion Options Expiry Weigh on Sentiment
Bitcoin declined on Friday, capping a subdued week as investor caution intensified amid geopolitical…
27 March, 2026 3:51 pm
U.S. Futures Decline as Oil Tops $110 and Middle East Risks Intensify
U.S. stock futures moved lower on Friday, while oil prices climbed back above the $110-per-barrel ma…
27 March, 2026 1:34 pm
European Stocks Hold Steady as Hormuz Crisis Keeps Oil Elevated
European equity markets traded in a narrow range on Friday, as investors weighed persistent geopolit…
27 March, 2026 12:19 pm
Gold Rebounds Over 2% as Softer Dollar and Iran Talks Support Bullion
Gold prices rose sharply in Asian trading on Friday, recovering from the previous session’s losses a…
27 March, 2026 11:23 am
UK Retail Sales Fall Less Than Expected, But Rising Energy Costs Cloud Outlook
British retail sales volumes declined in February, highlighting growing pressure on consumer spendin…
Market Analysis
October, 2024
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3 October 2024 7:39 pm
Wall Street Opens Mixed Following US Economic Data
Wall Street’s main indexes were mixed on Thursday after data showed strong service activity in the world’s largest economy, while cautious investors watched for any escalation in the Middle East conflict.The benchmark S&P 500 pared losses after the Institute for Supply Management survey showed service sector activity, which makes up …
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3 October 2024 4:52 pm
U.S. Jobless Claims Rise Slightly, Remain Near Four-Month Low
The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week, though the figure remains close to the lowest level in four months, signaling continued strength in the U.S. labor market. Initial jobless claims for the week ending Sept. 28 rose to 225,000, up from a …
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3 October 2024 3:05 pm
U.S. Stock Futures Fall as Middle East Tensions Escalate and Jobs Report Looms
U.S. stock futures continued to decline on Thursday, as rising tensions in the Middle East and the upcoming release of the official jobs report weighed on market sentiment. By 06:00 ET (10:00 GMT), Dow Futures had dropped by 125 points, or 0.3%, S&P 500 Futures were down 18 points, or …
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3 October 2024 1:31 pm
U.S. Dollar Rises Amid Robust Jobs Data and Middle East Uncertainty
The U.S. dollar strengthened on Thursday, supported by robust employment data and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. At 08:30 GMT, the Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, rose by 0.2%, reaching 101.597, close to its recent three-week high. Labor Market Strength Fuels …
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3 October 2024 12:14 pm
European Stock Markets Mostly Fall Amid Middle East Conflict and Key Economic Data Awaited
European stock markets declined on Thursday as ongoing tensions in the Middle East dampened investor sentiment. Traders are also awaiting the release of key regional economic activity data, particularly services PMI reports, which could influence monetary policy expectations. By 07:05 GMT, Germany’s DAX index fell 0.4%, while France’s CAC 40 …
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3 October 2024 11:50 am
Oil Prices Climb Amid Middle East Conflict Despite Rising U.S. Crude Inventories
Oil prices surged on Thursday as escalating tensions in the Middle East raised concerns about potential disruptions to crude flows from the key exporting region. Despite a rise in U.S. crude inventories, the threat of a widening conflict overshadowed the stronger global supply outlook. By 06:15 GMT, Brent crude futures …
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3 October 2024 2:05 am
Market Drivers; US Session, Oct. 2
The US dollar continued to rise and hit new three-week highs, supported by growing US rates and an ongoing risk-on attitude in reaction to escalating Middle East tensions. The US Dollar Index (DXY) surged to all-time highs of over 101.70 as a result of the ongoing risk aversion and growing …
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2 October 2024 11:34 pm
Middle East conflict boosts oil prices despite large US crude buildup
Oil prices increased due to concerns about potential disruptions in Middle East oil supplies. A large increase in U.S. crude oil inventories limited the rise in prices. Iran launched a significant missile attack on Israel. Israel and the United States vowed to retaliate for the attack. Israel may target Iranian …
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2 October 2024 10:58 pm
Gold Prices Retreat on surging T-Yields as Middle East Tensions Ease
As traders watched Israel’s response to Iran’s attack on Tuesday, gold retreated during the North American session on Wednesday and continued to decline by 0.50% each day. Following consecutive gloomy sessions since last Friday, traders’ attention is still focused on geopolitics, which has helped to push up gold prices. The …
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2 October 2024 10:29 pm
Is China’s Stock Market Rally A Risky Path to Economic Recovery?
China’s stock market has been on a wild ride in recent weeks, propelled by a series of aggressive government stimulus measures. While the rally has temporarily buoyed investor sentiment, it also raises significant concerns about the sustainability of China’s economic recovery.The surge in stock prices has been driven primarily by …
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2 October 2024 9:32 pm
Fed’s Barkin: Rate Cut Was A Pause, Not A Pivot
The Federal Reserve’s recent decision to lower interest rates by half a percentage point marks a significant shift in its monetary policy stance. However, as Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin has emphasized, this does not signal an end to the battle against inflation.Barkin’s assessment aligns with the broader consensus among …
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2 October 2024 8:30 pm
Oil Prices Boost US stocks
New York Stock Exchange is experiencing a volatile trading session, with Wall Street indices opening lower amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, fueled by ongoing Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon. Economic data released on U.S. labor market conditions indicated a continued improvement in job growth, a trend the …
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