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May, 2023

• 15 May 2023 2:19 pm

  Turkish lira recorded its lowest level in two months after the elections

  

  The Turkish lira fell to its lowest level in two months as financial markets began trading in the aftermath of the presidential and parliamentary elections that took place on Sunday, amid expectations that the presidential race is heading to a run-off. The lira fell to 19.70 against the dollar, before …

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• 15 May 2023 12:51 pm

  The rise of European stocks amid investors’ interest in political events and data

  

  European stocks rose on Monday as investors assessed the uncertainty surrounding the US debt ceiling talks and the presidential elections in Turkey and were looking forward to data released this week for clues about the state of the global economy. The European Stoxx 600 index rose 0.4 percent, with personal …

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• 15 May 2023 11:21 am

  Asian stocks dip ahead of Chinese data

  

  Most Asian stock markets fell on Monday as investors braced for a spate of Chinese economic data, as well as monetary policy indications from a crop of Federal Reserve speakers later in the week. China’s Shanghai Composite index was the worst performer on the day, down 1.1% as local industrial, …

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• 15 May 2023 10:17 am

  Oil fell due to the rise in the dollar and concerns about demand

  

  Oil prices fell on Monday, as concerns about fuel demand in the United States and China, the world’s two largest consumers, outweighed optimism about tight supplies due to any production cuts from the OPEC + group and the United States resuming purchases of its reserves. And by 0130 GMT, Brent …

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• 15 May 2023 9:55 am

  Gold is rising as economic risks continue

  

  Gold prices rose on Monday as talks to raise the US debt ceiling stalled and fears of an economic slowdown pushed some traders towards the precious metal, a safe-haven asset. And by 2049 GMT, spot gold rose 0.1 percent to $ 2013.79 an ounce, after falling for three sessions. US …

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• 15 May 2023 5:38 am

  Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap, May 08-12

  

  The dollar remained close to a peak of more than a week on Friday after a slew of data released overnight indicated a slowdown in the US economy, as investors bet the Federal Reserve would halt interest rate increases. The dollar index, which measures the performance of the US currency …

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• 13 May 2023 4:24 am

  Market Drivers – US Session – 12/05/2023

  

  It is possible that Monday won’t be the typical “quiet Monday” after the Dollar’s surge on Friday. The Reserve Bank of Australia’s minutes, Canadian inflation, US retail sales, Chinese activity, and other events make Tuesday the busiest day of the week for economic statistics. Australia will report labour market information …

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• 13 May 2023 1:10 am

  Trend of the week: Poor corporate results, US regional banks concerns

  

  Even though US inflation has slowed and there are signs that the cycle of monetary tightening may be coming to an end, this week’s trend was negatively impacted by a bunch of weak corporate earnings and ongoing worries about US regional banks. Although the sessions have been tumultuous, the major …

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• 13 May 2023 12:21 am

  Gold prices retreat modestly but maintains upbeat outlook

  

  Gold prices retreat modestly heading into the weekend due to US dollar strength and rising US yields, but the medium-term outlook remains constructive. The jump in yields coincided with the release of the University of Michigan US Sentiment survey, which showed consumer attitudes sinking to a six-month low of 57.7 …

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• 12 May 2023 10:17 pm

  Oil prices retreat on stronger dollar, demand fears

  

  On Friday, crude oil prices retreated and were set to end the week lower for the third straight week, as the market balanced supply fears against renewed economic concerns in the United States and China.Brent crude futures fell 59 cents, or 0.8%, to $74.39 a barrel by 12:07 p.m. EDT …

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• 12 May 2023 8:59 pm

  US consumer sentiment slumps on debt ceiling impasse

  

  US consumer sentiment slumped to a six-month low in May on worries that political haggling over raising the federal government’s borrowing cap could trigger a recession. The University of Michigan’s survey also showed consumers’ long-term inflation expectations jumping this month to their highest reading since 2011, bad news for the …

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• 12 May 2023 8:42 pm

  EUR/USD prints one-month lows near 1.0850

  

  The US dollar is grinding towards achieving weekly gains in all markets. The EUR/USD pair is impacted by higher US yields and gloomier mood. The couple’s week is at its lowest point since September 2022.For the fourth time in the previous five days, the EUR/USD is declining on Friday, adding …

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• 12 May 2023 7:15 pm

  Bitcoin slides amid declining liquidity

  

  On Friday, Bitcoin slides down $26,376 getting closer to reaching two-month lows as a result of worries that a “head-and-shoulders” pattern would favour the bears. Despite favourable macroeconomic conditions for risk assets, Bitcoin was unable to take advantage of the gains that may have been made amid declining liquidity.Thus, on …

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