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November, 2024

• 1 November 2024 11:46 am

  Oil Prices Rally Amid Rising Middle East Tensions and Supply Uncertainties

  

  Oil prices rose sharply on Friday, with Brent crude and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) both gaining over 2% as geopolitical concerns and supply factors bolstered the market. By early trading hours, Brent crude for January delivery climbed to $74.22 a barrel, up $1.41, while WTI rose to $70.72, gaining …

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• 1 November 2024 11:14 am

  Asian Markets Start November Cautiously Amid Mixed Global Economic Signals

  

  Asian markets kicked off the month on a cautious note, with most indices lower as investors await key U.S. jobs data. Friday’s nonfarm payroll report, the U.S. presidential election, and the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting next week are expected to heavily influence market sentiment. Wall Street and Futures: Tech Stocks …

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• 1 November 2024 1:56 am

  Market Drivers; US Session

  

  US Dollar Weakens on Yen Strength and Fed Rate Hike UncertaintyThe US Dollar weakened on Thursday as the Japanese Yen strengthened after a slightly hawkish tone from the Bank of Japan. The upcoming US labor market report on Friday is crucial for determining the Federal Reserve’s future rate hike path. …

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• 1 November 2024 1:41 am

  How should investors get prepared for Market Moves, Fluctuations Amid US Election?

  

  Preparing for Market Volatility Ahead of the US Election As the US election approaches, investors are bracing for potential market moves and fluctuations. Preparing for these shifts involves several strategic steps to mitigate risk and capitalize on opportunities.One of the most important strategies is portfolio diversification. By spreading investments across …

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• 1 November 2024 12:04 am

  US Dollar Softens Ahead of NFP Report

  

  The US Dollar weakened on Thursday, despite persistent inflationary pressures and lower-than-expected jobless claims. The Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) Price Index, a key inflation gauge, rose 2.1% year-over-year in September, while core PCE remained steady at 2.7%. Additionally, initial jobless claims declined to 216,000, defying market expectations of an increase.Market …

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October, 2024

• 31 October 2024 11:47 pm

  What Can Investors, Markets Expect from Looming NFP Report?

  

  A Foggy Crystal Ball: Unraveling the October NFP ReportThe upcoming October Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) report is poised to provide a clearer picture of the US labour market, but the impact of recent hurricanes and labour strikes is expected to cloud the outlook. While economists anticipate a slowdown in job growth …

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• 31 October 2024 9:38 pm

  XAU Plummets After Record High

  

  Gold prices, XAU/USD, experienced a sharp decline on Thursday, plummeting 1.5% after reaching a record high of $2,790. This sudden downturn can be attributed to several interconnected factors.Firstly, the surge in US Treasury bond yields has dampened gold’s appeal. Stronger-than-expected US employment data has fueled expectations of further interest rate …

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• 31 October 2024 7:33 pm

  EUR/USD Surges on Eurozone Economic Strength

  

  The EUR/USD pair rallied to a two-week high of 1.0890, fueled by a robust Eurozone economy and persistent inflationary pressures.Key Factors Driving the Rally:Eurozone GDP Growth: The Eurozone economy expanded at a faster-than-expected pace of 0.9% in the third quarter, with Germany avoiding a technical recession.Hotter-Than-Forecasted Inflation: Eurozone inflation accelerated …

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• 31 October 2024 3:06 pm

  U.S. Futures Drop Amid Tech Sector Concerns and Rate Jitters

  

  U.S. stock index futures declined on Thursday, influenced by disappointing forecasts from tech giants Meta (NASDAQ:META) and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), which pointed to increased capital spending. By 04:01 ET (08:01 GMT), the Dow futures dropped 181 points (0.4%), the S&P 500 futures fell 41 points (0.7%), and the Nasdaq 100 futures …

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• 31 October 2024 1:59 pm

  European Stock Markets Decline Ahead of Inflation Data Release

  

  European stock markets experienced declines on Thursday as investors assessed a wave of corporate earnings reports in anticipation of the upcoming eurozone inflation data. As of 04:05 ET (08:05 GMT), major indices reflected this trend: Germany’s DAX was down 0.8%, France’s CAC 40 fell by 0.5%, and the U.K.’s FTSE …

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• 31 October 2024 12:40 pm

  Microsoft Forecasts AI Spending Surge Amid Slower Azure Growth

  

  Microsoft has announced expectations for increased spending on artificial intelligence (AI) in the current quarter but cautioned that growth in its Azure cloud business may slow down due to capacity constraints at its data centers. Shares of the Redmond, Washington-based company fell 3.6% in after-market trading, reversing earlier gains despite …

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• 31 October 2024 11:34 am

  Oil Prices Extend Gains Amid U.S. Demand Optimism and Potential OPEC+ Supply Delay

  

  Oil prices advanced on Thursday, driven by positive signs for U.S. fuel demand after an unexpected drop in crude and gasoline inventories, and potential delays in OPEC+ production increases. Brent crude climbed 0.65% to $73.02 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose 0.63% to $69.04 per barrel. The Energy …

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• 31 October 2024 2:40 am

  Market Drivers; US Session

  

  The US dollar’s Pause: A Temporary Respite?The US Dollar Index (DXY) has recently shown signs of fatigue, retreating from its recent highs. Despite encouraging economic data, including strong job growth, the US dollar’s relentless ascent appears to be pausing.Key Economic Events to Watch – United StatesPersonal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) Price …

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