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May, 2024

• 2 May 2024 6:59 pm

  What Can Initial Jobless Claims Tell About US Economy?

  

  The number of Americans filing new unemployment benefits remained low last week, indicating a tight labour market that should continue to support the economy in the second quarter. However, economists dismissed data from the Labour Department showing growth in worker productivity almost stalled in Q1, arguing that the trend in …

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• 2 May 2024 3:41 pm

  Oil Prices Rebound Following Seven-Week Low Close

  

  Oil prices rebounded on Thursday after three consecutive days of losses that brought prices to their lowest levels since mid-March. Brent crude futures for July rose by 79 cents, or 0.95%, to reach $84.23 a barrel by 0959 GMT. Meanwhile, U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for June climbed by …

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• 2 May 2024 2:34 pm

  Futures Rise as Fed Eases Concerns Over Rate Hikes

  

  U.S. stock index futures advanced on Thursday following the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged, easing concerns about potential rate hikes and shifting attention to a wave of earnings updates scheduled throughout the day. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated that despite persistently high inflation, the anticipated U.S. …

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• 2 May 2024 12:50 pm

  European Shares Slip at Market Open Amid Earnings Tide and Fed Decision

  

  European shares started on a subdued note on Thursday as investors resumed trading after a mid-week holiday to analyze a flurry of significant earnings reports and the Federal Reserve’s indication of a delay in interest rate cuts. The pan-European STOXX 600 edged down by 0.2% as of 0715 GMT, following …

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• 2 May 2024 12:38 pm

  Eurozone Factory Activity Deteriorates in April, Reveals PMI Data

  

  In April, the persistent downturn in euro zone manufacturing activity intensified due to weakening demand, despite factories slashing prices. This compelled businesses to further trim their workforce, according to a survey released on Thursday. The final euro zone Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) by HCOB, compiled by S&P Global, dropped …

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• 2 May 2024 11:58 am

  Maersk raises full-year profit guidance after strong quarter

  

  Shipping giant Maersk raised its annual profit forecast after reporting stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings on Thursday, attributing the performance to robust container shipping demand and strategic vessel diversions around Africa to bypass the Red Sea. The Copenhagen-based company, considered a bellwether for global trade, noted that ocean container shipping demand growth …

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• 2 May 2024 11:21 am

  Yen Falls Following Rapid Surge, Attributed to Authorities’ Intervention

  

  On Thursday, the yen depreciated against the dollar, reversing its trajectory following a sudden surge on Wednesday night, which market participants and analysts promptly linked to intervention by Japanese authorities. The yen declined by 0.80 percent to 155.73 against the dollar by 0537 GMT, retracing nearly half of its ascent …

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• 2 May 2024 10:15 am

  Oil Prices Surge Amid Potential Replenishment of US Strategic Reserve

  

  Oil prices climbed on Thursday as the United States is anticipated to initiate crude purchases to replenish its reserves, following a slump to a seven-week low. This comes alongside optimism for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, increasing American stockpiles, and uncertainty regarding a potential interest rate cut by the …

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• 2 May 2024 9:03 am

  Gold rises after the US Central Bank fixed interest rates

  

  Gold prices continued their upward trend for the second consecutive session on Thursday following indications from the Federal Reserve (US central bank) suggesting a potential future interest rate cut. Gold edged up by 0.3 percent to $2,325.02 per ounce by 0218 GMT, building upon its more than one percent gain …

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• 2 May 2024 3:40 am

  What is behind oil price’s recent decline?

  

  Since mid-April 2024, the global oil market has been in a tug of war mode, with remarkable fluctuations, as prices continued to swing and reacted to upward and downward pressures. In order to understand this volatility, it is essential to refer to reliable data and stay informed on global developments …

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• 2 May 2024 1:54 am

  Market Drivers; US Session, May 1

  

  After the Fed kept interest rates constant as expected and Chief Powell ruled out an interest rate hike as the Fed’s next move, the US dollar gave up its gains on Tuesday with falling US yields across the curve.As US rates reversed following the FOMC meeting, the USD Index (DXY) …

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• 2 May 2024 12:06 am

  Gold prices surge, US dollar slides following FOMC decision

  

  Gold prices surged following the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates at 5.25-5.50% and Chair Powell’s cautious comments. The US economy, despite facing inflationary pressures and a tightening labor market, maintains robust domestic demand, according to Powell’s observations. However, inflation remains high, leading to the Fed’s cautious stance on …

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• 1 May 2024 11:13 pm

  Powell speaks on policy outlook after FOMC decision

  

  Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell explains the decision to leave the policy rate, federal funds rate, unchanged at the range of 5.25%-5.5% and responds to questions in the post-meeting press conference.In its policy statement, the Fed said that there has recently been a lack of further progress toward the 2% …

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