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Analysis of Trade Minister’s Announcement on Economic Indicators Turkey’s Trade Minister, Omer Polat, announced on Friday that the country witnessed a substantial reduction in its trade deficit, marking a positive development for the nation’s economic indicators. According to Polat, the trade deficit shrank by 56.8 percent year-on-year, amounting to $6.17 …
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27 March, 2026 11:18 pm
March 2026 Market Snapshot: Labor Softens, Inflation Holds Steady, Volatility Rules
February’s employment report, released early March, showed a clear pullback: nonfarm payrolls droppe…
27 March, 2026 10:23 pm
Wall Street Slides Into Correction as Oil Shock and Geopolitical Fears Ignite Market Panic
US equities came under heavy selling pressure on Friday, with major indexes extending their decline …
27 March, 2026 9:01 pm
Europe’s Carmakers Race Into the Defense Economy
A Strategic Shock Reshaping European Industry: Europe is no longer treating defense as a peripheral …
27 March, 2026 8:03 pm
Sterling Under Pressure as Global Tensions Lift the Dollar
The British Pound struggled to maintain momentum at the end of the week, hovering just above the 1.3…
27 March, 2026 6:59 pm
U.S. Treasury Yields Hit Multi-Month High as Oil Surge Fuels Inflation Fears
Benchmark U.S. Treasury yields climbed to their highest level since July on Friday, as investors rea…
27 March, 2026 5:20 pm
Bitcoin Slips as Iran War Uncertainty and $14 Billion Options Expiry Weigh on Sentiment
Bitcoin declined on Friday, capping a subdued week as investor caution intensified amid geopolitical…
27 March, 2026 3:51 pm
U.S. Futures Decline as Oil Tops $110 and Middle East Risks Intensify
U.S. stock futures moved lower on Friday, while oil prices climbed back above the $110-per-barrel ma…
27 March, 2026 1:34 pm
European Stocks Hold Steady as Hormuz Crisis Keeps Oil Elevated
European equity markets traded in a narrow range on Friday, as investors weighed persistent geopolit…
27 March, 2026 12:19 pm
Gold Rebounds Over 2% as Softer Dollar and Iran Talks Support Bullion
Gold prices rose sharply in Asian trading on Friday, recovering from the previous session’s losses a…
27 March, 2026 11:23 am
UK Retail Sales Fall Less Than Expected, But Rising Energy Costs Cloud Outlook
British retail sales volumes declined in February, highlighting growing pressure on consumer spendin…
Market Analysis
February, 2024
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2 February 2024 3:27 pm
European Stocks Gain Ground on Positive Corporate Reports and Wall Street Momentum
Analysis of Market Movement and Notable Performers As the trading day commenced in Europe, stocks experienced an upward trajectory on Friday, driven by a slew of positive reports from regional companies. The European STOXX 600 index, a broad gauge of European equities, rose by 0.4 percent by 0830 GMT, signaling …
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2 February 2024 1:19 pm
Dollar Retreats on Positive Tech Earnings and Market Optimism
Analysis of Dollar Movement Amidst Positive Market Sentiment On Friday, the US dollar experienced a decline as risk appetite surged, propelled by positive business results from major technology companies on Wall Street. Investors eagerly awaited the release of the closely watched non-farm payrolls report later in the day, seeking insights …
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2 February 2024 11:56 am
Gold Poised for Best Weekly Gains in Nine Weeks as Economic Indicators Drive Market Sentiment
Analysis of Gold’s Performance Amid Dollar Decline and US Economic Data As the week unfolds, gold prices are on track to secure their most substantial weekly gains in nine weeks, buoyed by a combination of factors ranging from a weakening dollar to declining US Treasury bond yields. Investors, closely watching …
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2 February 2024 3:42 am
Market Drivers – US Session, February 1
The US Dollar Index retreated, putting the 103.00 support to the test, dropping back below the important 200-day SMA. On Friday, all eyes will be on January’s nonfarm payrolls, the unemployment rate, factory orders, and the final print of Michigan Consumer Sentiment.Renewed selling pressure in the dollar, combined with more …
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2 February 2024 3:18 am
What could January’s NFP Data bring about in financial markets?
The US Bureau of Labour Statistics will release its jobs report for January on Friday, February 2, and economists and researchers predict a 180,000 rise in Nonfarm Payrolls following the stronger-than-expected 216,000 recorded in December. Investors’ focus now shifts to Friday’s nonfarm payrolls for further clarity on the future of …
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2 February 2024 1:03 am
Middle East talks drag WTI lower after early surge on supply concerns
Crude oil prices were volatile on Thursday due to geopolitical concerns in the one direction towards calmer Middle East, and supply concerns in the other direction; triggering an earlier rally on the day. The likelihood of a negotiated ceasefire in Gaza is growing. The crude oil barrel counts from the …
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1 February 2024 10:36 pm
Canadian dollar eases ahead of NFP data
The Canadian dollar was mixed against major currencies on Thursday, with some gains against the US dollar. Markets are settling following Wednesday’s Federal Reserve outing, which saw Chair Jerome Powell strike a more hawkish tone than expected, knocking equity markets lower and driving risk-off flows into the safe haven US …
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1 February 2024 9:54 pm
Wall Street struggles to recover from post FOMC sell-off
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose Thursday following a dismal day for the major averages after the Federal Reserve held steady on rates but signaled that a March cut is unlikely.The 30-stock Dow added market index climbed 211 points, or 0.5%, while S&P 500 added 0.7%. The Nasdaq Composite gained …
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1 February 2024 8:41 pm
EUR/GBP modestly surges following BoE’s decision, Eurozone inflation data
On Thursday, the EUR/GBP jumped to 0.8545, up 0.25%. The pair’s daily chart shows a neutral to negative outlook, with bulls striving to restore control and create momentum. Buyers gained pace after the Eurozone’s strong inflation numbers, but the Bank of England’s hawkish stance may limit the gains. The EUR/GBP …
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1 February 2024 7:44 pm
US dollar struggles to recover gains despite upbeat ISM numbers
The US Dollar pops up on the back of Fed rate pause. Traders see the Greenback fade to flat as dust settles over the Fed meeting. The US Dollar Index has 104 in reach if it is able to advance this Thursday. The dollar is falling back to being nearly …
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1 February 2024 7:09 pm
Shell announces lower earnings than expected
On Thursday, Shell recorded Q4 profit of $474 million. The London-based corporation reported a per-share profit of 14 cents. Adjusted for nonrecurring charges, earnings per share were $2.22. The results exceeded Wall Street’s expectations. Average forecast was for earnings of $1.94 per share.The oil and gas company generated $80.13 billion …
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1 February 2024 5:48 pm
US Initial Jobless Claims increased more than expected
In the week ending January 27, the number of US citizens applying for unemployment insurance benefits surged by 224,000, as reported by the US Department of Labor (DoL) on Thursday. Once again, these figures surpassed market estimates, following a 215,000 increase in the preceding week. Further insights from the publication …
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