This week’s US economic data schedule is somewhat low; up to Friday’s University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index, the only available data is of a moderate quality. In May, the UoM’s indexed poll of consumer economic expectations is predicted to decline slightly from 77.2 to 76.0 MoM. In March, the …
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The EUR/USD showed surprising resilience despite softer economic signals from Europe’s largest econo…
Bitcoin Holds Its Ground Near $78K: Institutional Money Pours In as Middle East Tensions Cap Crypto Rally
Key Takeaways Modest pullback, strong week: Bitcoin slipped 0.3% to $77,794.4 but remains on track f…
DeepSeek Unleashes V4: Chinese AI Challenger Takes Aim at OpenAI and Google with 1.6 Trillion-Parameter Powerhouse
Key Takeaways Flagship launch: DeepSeek unveiled preview versions of its new open-source V4 model, f…
Intel Roars Back: AI Chip Demand Ignites 22% Stock Surge and Blowout Forecast
Key Takeaways Stock soars: Intel shares jumped more than 22% in Friday’s premarket trading aft…
European Stocks Retreat as Iran War Hopes Fade and Oil Fears Grip Markets
Key Takeaways Broad-based slide: The pan-European Stoxx 600 fell 0.4%, with Germany’s DAX down…
Gold Tumbles as Dollar Dominates: Iran War Fears Reshape Safe-Haven Flows
Key Takeaways Gold under pressure: Spot gold slipped 0.5% to $4,672.22/oz, with prices on track for …
UK Retail Sales Defy Expectations with Strong March Surge
Key Takeaways Headline beat: UK retail sales jumped 0.7% month-on-month in March, dramatically outpe…
Oil Surges as Trump Digs In: “No Rush” to End Iran War Sends Crude Soaring
Key Takeaways Prices climb: Brent crude rose 1.1% to $106.27/barrel; WTI gained 1% to $96.83/barrel,…
Defense Sector’s Tough Week: Lockheed’s Earnings Miss Sends Shockwaves
Defense stocks are facing a rough week, with investor confidence shaken in their role as safe havens…
DXY Climbs Near Two-Week Highs on Strong US Data and Global Tensions
The US dollar extended its upward momentum, with the Dollar Index (DXY) holding near the 98.70 regio…
Market Analysis
May, 2024
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9 May 2024 12:35 am
Oil prices erase intraday loss following reserves draw down
Oil prices have erased all intraday losses after the Energy Information Administration (EIA) release, with WTI crude prices reaching their lowest levels in almost two months. The US benchmark crude is +0.12% up trading at $78.10 and Brent is trading is also +0.16% up trading at $82.91 per barrel, at …
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8 May 2024 11:41 pm
Gold Retreats Amid Rising T-Yields, China’s gold purchases
Despite higher US Treasury yields and a stronger US dollar during the North American session, gold is still trading firmly over $2,300. This is a slight move. Now, traders’ and investors’ attention is focused on impending US data, such as unemployment claims, University of Michigan consumer sentiment, and the Fed’s …
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8 May 2024 10:39 pm
Airbnb’s Q1 Earnings Surpass Expectations
Airbnb reported Q1 results that beat analysts’ estimates on both the top and bottom lines. Revenue increased 18% to $2.14 billion from $1.82 billion a year earlier, with Airbnb citing “robust demand for travel” ahead of the peak summer season. The company reported a net income of $264 million, or …
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8 May 2024 9:08 pm
BoE’s Policy Preview: Implications for the Pound Sterling
The Bank of England is at a crossroads as it prepares to announce its interest rate decision. Financial markets are abuzz with anticipation, expecting the BoE to start reducing interest rates from the June meeting. Traders have already priced in 53 basis points (bps) of easing this year, implying at …
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8 May 2024 3:51 pm
Uber Predicts Second Quarter Gross Bookings Below Expectations
Uber’s forecast for second-quarter gross bookings fell short of expectations on Wednesday, causing its shares to plummet nearly 10% before the opening bell. The shortfall in this key metric, which indicates the total revenue earned on the Uber platform, suggests weakened demand for its ride-share and food delivery services. Despite …
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8 May 2024 1:29 pm
European Stocks Rally on Optimism Surrounding Corporate Earnings
European stocks commenced trading on a positive note on Wednesday, buoyed by robust quarterly performances from Anheuser-Busch InBev and Siemens Energy shares. Investors also remained attuned to forthcoming decisions on interest rates from major central banks. As of 0720 GMT, the European STOXX 600 index climbed 0.3 percent, reaching its …
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8 May 2024 11:45 am
Gold Consolidates in Tight Range as Traders Assess Timing of Interest Rate Cut
On Wednesday, gold prices exhibited a subdued performance as traders weighed the prospective timeline for potential US interest rate cuts and awaited clearer signals on monetary policy. In spot transactions, gold edged up by 0.1 percent to reach $2,317.44 per ounce by 0444 GMT, while US gold futures recorded a …
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8 May 2024 10:06 am
Dollar Gains Momentum While Yen Weakens
On Wednesday, the dollar regained its momentum, marking modest gains following earlier losses fueled by renewed speculation about potential Federal Reserve rate cuts later this year. Meanwhile, the yen weakened, surpassing the 155 per dollar mark and keeping intervention concerns from Tokyo at the forefront. Experiencing a 0.3% decline, the …
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8 May 2024 10:04 am
Asian Stocks Decline as China’s Rally Pauses and Rate Optimism Cools
On Wednesday, most Asian stocks navigated within a flat-to-lower range, pausing for breath after a recent rebound in Chinese markets, while comments from Federal Reserve officials stirred speculation about the timing of potential U.S. interest rate adjustments. Drawing cues from a largely stagnant overnight session on Wall Street, regional markets …
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8 May 2024 10:00 am
Oil declines as US inventories increase
In the early hours of Wednesday’s Asian trading session, oil prices experienced a decline amidst indications of increased crude and fuel inventories in the United States. This trend suggested a potential softening in demand, prompting a cautious stance among investors regarding supply expectations ahead of the upcoming OPEC+ bloc meeting …
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8 May 2024 5:02 am
Will stock market’s rally continue?
Tuesday saw gains in the US market indices as worries and concerns over the country’s economy, lest it should fall into a recession, eased further. US economic figures indicated that recent data was the worst since February 2023. As a result, there is growing anticipation that the Fed will soon …
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8 May 2024 3:55 am
Market Drivers; US Session, May 7
With the global markets in the midst of a generalised consolidation phase, the US dollar saw some decent gains as the FX universe gradually turned its focus to the announcement of the US CPI next week. In the face of further declines in US rates, the USD Index, or DXY, …
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