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May, 2024

• 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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• 8 May 2024 3:40 am

  GBP/USD is trading at 1.2500 ahead of the BoE’s rate decision

  

  The GBP/USD pair drops to 1.2500 on Wednesday, down -0.06%, as the USD strengthens. According to Fed member Kashkari, it’s premature to declare that inflation has stopped, and if it does, they may lower interest rates this year. The interest rate at 5.25% is anticipated to remain unchanged at the …

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• 8 May 2024 12:34 am

  US Presidential Election Risks Surfacing in Forex Space

  

  Even though election day is nearly six months away, Forex markets have begun factoring in increased foreign exchange volatility around the US vote on November 5. With the difference between the six- and three-month implied volatility for the Chinese offshore yuan skyrocketing for a second day, options traders are concerned …

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• 7 May 2024 9:37 pm

  Earnings Glamour Dimmed by Disney’s Streaming Slowdown

  

  Wall Street was only concerned about one thing, according to Disney’s Q2 results report: the company’s shares dropped as much as 11%. Disney told investors that its streaming division will turn a profit by the end of its fiscal fourth quarter, reported better-than-expected profits, and only slightly missed revenue targets. …

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