Wall Street saw modest gains on Monday as investors navigated a quiet trading day ahead of pivotal events this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average inched up 0.1%, the S&P 500 rose 0.4%, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.5%.Market participants are keenly focused on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision …
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US stock index futures moved lower ahead of the trading session, reflecting rising investor caution …
Why It Matters: UAE Strengthens Energy Exports With Strategic Pipeline Bypassing Hormuz
The United Arab Emirates is moving to reshape its energy export strategy with the construction of a …
Fragile Pause in the World’s Biggest Economic Rivalry After Leaders’ Talks
The trade relationship between the United States and China, the world’s two largest economies, remai…
Carry Trades Roar Back as Interest Rate Gaps Drive G10 Currency Rally
Currency carry trades are enjoying their strongest performance in years as investors return to high-…
British Pound Slides as UK Political Turmoil and Iran Tensions Boost US Dollar
The British Pound extended its sharp decline on Friday, heading toward its fourth consecutive daily …
WTI Oil Surges Above $100 as Trump-Xi Summit Intensifies Supply Concerns
West Texas Intermediate crude climbed above the key $100-per-barrel level on Friday, as markets reac…
Euro Slides Toward Monthly Lows as Hawkish Fed Bets Strengthen US Dollar
The Euro weakened further against the US Dollar on Friday, with the EUR/USD pair falling toward its …
Oil Erupts Over 2% as Trump Declares War of Words on Iran: Weekly Gains Hit 10% Despite Xi Summit Charm Offensive
Key Takeaways Sharp Friday gains: Brent crude rose 2.8% to $108.65 per barrel, while WTI surged 3.4%…
Trump-Xi Summit Wraps with “Series of New Consensus” — But Concrete Deals Remain a Mystery
Key Takeaways Second round concluded: Trump and Xi wrapped their second round of talks Friday, per C…
Wall Street Futures Tumble as Iran War Threats and Chip Export Snub Crush Record-High Mood
Key Takeaways Futures fall sharply: S&P 500 futures dropped 1.1% to 7,440.50, Nasdaq 100 futures…
Market Analysis
July, 2024
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29 July 2024 8:47 pm
GBP/USD Slides ahead BoE’s decision
GBP/USD retreats 1.70% from its year-to-date high of 1.3043, trading at 1.2826. Technical outlook shows bearish momentum, with key support at 1.2800 and potential further losses to 1.2612-1.2622 area. Buyers need to push past 1.2893 to challenge 1.2900 and higher resistance levels.The GBP/USD begins the week on the back foot …
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29 July 2024 7:43 pm
Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index Misses Expectations
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas released Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index report. The report indicated that Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index declined from -15.1 in June to -17.5, compared to analyst forecast of -12.Production Index declined from 0.7 in June to -1.3 in July, while New Orders Index decreased from -1.3 …
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29 July 2024 12:57 pm
European Shares Rise as Oil Sector Gains on Middle East Tensions and Positive Earnings Reports
European stock markets opened the week on a positive note, driven by gains in the oil sector amid concerns of a potential escalation in the Middle East and supported by a series of encouraging corporate earnings. Market OverviewThe pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.4% by 0713 GMT on Monday, continuing …
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29 July 2024 11:20 am
Oil Prices Rise Amid Middle East Tensions and Market Uncertainties
Oil prices rose on Monday, recovering some of the losses from the previous week, due to concerns about a potential escalation in the Middle East following a rocket strike in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. This strike, which Israel and the United States attributed to the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, resulted …
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29 July 2024 10:38 am
Yen Edges Higher Amid Safe Haven Demand and Policy Speculation
The Japanese yen edged higher on Monday, recovering from early losses as sentiment remained fragile following a significant rally last week. This rally was driven by a tech-led stock rout in the U.S., which increased demand for safe haven assets like the yen. Market Focus on Upcoming Policy Decisions Traders …
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29 July 2024 9:42 am
Gold Prices Rise in Asian Trade, Buoyed by Fed Rate Cut Expectations
Gold prices climbed in Asian trade on Monday, regaining some of the ground lost throughout most of July. This recovery is largely attributed to growing expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, as well as a weaker dollar following recent U.S. inflation data. Spot and Futures Prices Spot …
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29 July 2024 1:08 am
Weekly Recap: US dollar remains stagnant amid significant economic, political, and geopolitical changes
Several factors dominated market activity throughout last week, including economic data, developments in the US political landscape ahead of the 2024 presidential election, escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East amid the ongoing war in Gaza, and updates on the monetary policies of central banks in major economies. Economic Data …
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27 July 2024 1:48 am
OPEC Under Pressure Due To Falling Oil Prices
In the days leading up to the important OPEC meeting on August 1, oil prices are collapsing. The drop this week, which was caused by worries over China’s slowing consumption, puts the oil cartel in a risky position as it navigates a volatile market. At the time of writing WTI …
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27 July 2024 1:25 am
Canada’s Corporate Earnings Reveal National Economy’s Pulse
Canada’s corporate earnings season is set to kick off with a bang, as key players from diverse sectors prepare to unveil their financial performance. From the energy giants Topaz Energy and Gibson Energy to the consumer-focused Tilray Brands, the week of July 29th promises a wealth of data that will …
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26 July 2024 8:59 pm
Gold surges on sliding T-yields after US data
Gold prices surged 1.01% on Friday, supported by lower US Treasury yields amid growing optimism for an interest rate cut by the Fed in September after data showed US prices rose modestly in June.Spot gold was up about 1.01% to $2,389.71 per ounce, after hitting its lowest since July 9 …
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26 July 2024 7:02 pm
US Dollar Index edges lower following US PCE Inflation
As stable US core PCE inflation growth seems insufficient to affect firm Fed rate-cut expectations, the US dollar declines. It is largely expected that the Fed will hold interest rates steady the following week. The confidence of Fed policymakers on the return of inflation to a 2% path has increased. …
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26 July 2024 1:03 pm
European Shares Flat, Poised for Modest Weekly Loss Amid Mixed Earnings
European stocks exhibited a flat performance on Friday, reflecting a lack of clear direction as investors digested a diverse range of corporate earnings reports. The pan-European STOXX 600 index remained steady at 508.9 points by 0710 GMT, heading towards its second consecutive week of losses after hitting a two-month low …
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