On Monday, March 4, Japan’s Nikkei index achieved a historic milestone, surpassing 40,000 points for the first time, propelled by corporate governance reforms and robust valuations that have attracted sustained interest from global investors. Benefiting from a surge in the technology sector, mirroring gains seen in US markets, the Nikkei …
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Shell exceeds expectations with upbeat Q1 profits
Amid difficulties in Russian refining and shipping across the Red Sea, Shell reported a $7.7 billion…
Bitcoin Successfully Passes Nonfarm Payrolls Test
As of this writing, Bitcoin has gained 4.42% and is trading at 61,739 following the release of the N…
Fed’s Bowman: Willing to raise rates if inflation persists
Michelle W. Bowman, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, issued a warning, stating th…
Fed’s Goolsbee: Current employment numbers are very solid
President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Austan Goolsbee commented, Friday, on the labour ma…
US Nonfarm Payrolls Surge by 175,000 in April
The latest report from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) revealed that Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) …
Inflation in Türkiye rose near 70%, recording the highest level since 2022
Official data released on Friday revealed that annual consumer price inflation in Turkey surged to 6…
European stocks rise thanks to banking results and technology sector gains
European stocks opened higher on Friday amid a state of joy among investors with a group of strong r…
JPY poised to record best weekly performance in more than a year, USD declines
The yen is poised to achieve its most impressive weekly performance in over a year on Friday, propel…
Gold heading lower for the second week ahead of US jobs data
Gold prices are heading to decline for the second week in a row, despite the stability of prices on …
Market Analysis
March, 2024
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4 March 2024 12:04 pm
USD awaiting Fed, Bitcoin is at the highest level in two years
On Monday, the US dollar traded within a narrow range, facing pressure from declining Treasury bond yields as investors awaited key economic data for clues on the Federal Reserve’s potential interest rate cuts. Bitcoin surged to its highest levels in over two years, buoyed by significant inflows into cryptocurrency funds …
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4 March 2024 11:36 am
Annual inflation in Turkey rose beyond expectations to about 67% in February
In February 2024, annual inflation rates in Turkey surged to 67.07%, slightly surpassing expectations of 65.74%. This uptick followed a modest increase in January of the same year, where inflation stood at 64.86%. Over the period spanning from 1965 to 2024, Turkey has experienced an average inflation rate of 35.06%. …
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4 March 2024 10:26 am
Oil rises after OPEC+ extends production cuts
Oil prices increased on Monday following the decision by OPEC+ member countries to extend their voluntary production cuts by 2.2 million barrels per day for the second quarter of the year, aligning with market expectations. At 0134 GMT, Brent crude futures climbed by 28 cents, or 0.3 percent, reaching $83.83 …
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4 March 2024 6:09 am
Weekly Recap: US inflation dominates the market
Last week, the financial markets were shaped by significant data releases across several major economies, notably the United States and the eurozone. In the eurozone, data published by the European Statistics Office (Eurostat) on Friday indicated that the region’s annual harmonized consumer price index (HICP) rose by 2.6% in February, …
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2 March 2024 1:02 am
US stocks surge on improved risk appetite
US stocks experienced a surge in intraday records, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reaching new highs. The Nasdaq set a new intraday record, surpassing its November 2021 peak of 16,212.23. Technology stocks, particularly Nvidia and AMD, saw significant gains, with shares climbing 3.73% and 4.82% respectively. The Philadelphia semiconductor …
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1 March 2024 11:10 pm
Gold gains momentum on softer dollar following PMIs
Friday’s gold market surge is still going strong since all of the market’s moving parts appear to be pointing towards higher prices in the end. The price of the precious metal has increased by 2.08% to $2086.50 per ounce as of this writing.The early hours of Friday saw a slight …
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1 March 2024 9:22 pm
US dollar retreats after lower-than-expected PMI reading
The US Dollar Index traded in a downward trend at 103.7, before recovering, at the time of writing, to 103.895, denoting a decline of 0.24%, and representing a weak end to the trading week.The US ISM Manufacturing PMI fell disappointingly at 47.8, far from expectations of a 49.5 mark. Expectations …
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1 March 2024 8:59 pm
Fed: Inflation expectations are broadly consistent with 2% goal
The latest Monetary Policy Report from the US Fed highlights the US central bank’s stance on the current economic and inflation outlook, and what it will take for Fed policymakers to feel comfortable enough to begin cutting interest rates.Key highlightsInflation expectations are broadly consistent with 2% goal.Labour market remains tight, …
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1 March 2024 7:40 pm
Economists see little influence of likely shutdown on the US dollar
Another shutdown is looming in the United States. What does all this mean for the US dollar? Economists analyze dollar’s performance outlook.This is not the first time that a federal government shutdown is looming in the United States. There have also been longer actual shutdowns until an agreement was reached …
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1 March 2024 4:51 pm
Eurozone Inflation Slows, ECB Faces Dilemma
Eurozone inflation moderated in February, falling to its lowest level since November. Despite the slowdown, inflation remains above analysts’ expectations, posing a challenge for the European Central Bank (ECB) amidst speculation about future rate hikes. Key Inflation Figures: Eurostat Data Highlights Eurostat data revealed that the consumer price index rose …
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1 March 2024 1:35 pm
European Stocks Rise Amid Optimism Over US Data and Monetary Policy Easing
European stocks kicked off the month on a positive note, buoyed by gains in global markets fueled by encouraging US inflation data. Investors are optimistic about the prospects of inflation easing in the euro zone and are closely monitoring monetary policy signals. Market Performance: STOXX 600 Index Climbs The European …
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1 March 2024 12:28 pm
Nikkei Index Hits Historic High on Tech Surge and Fed Signals
Introduction: Japanese Market Achieves Milestone Japan’s Nikkei index soared to unprecedented heights on Friday, propelled by a surge in technology-related stocks following record highs in American markets. Positive remarks from Federal Reserve officials regarding interest rates further bolstered investor confidence. Record-Breaking Performance: Nikkei Hits New Peak The Nikkei index achieved …
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