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A partial or total government shutdown could be brought on by two impending deadlines in early 2024, especially in light of the little progress made thus far. January 19 is the first deadline, while February 2 is the second. Since various government departments are impacted by these two midnight deadlines, …
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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
January, 2024
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3 January 2024 7:24 pm
JOLTS for November decline below forecast
The number of job openings on the last business day of November stood at 8.79 million, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported in the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) on Wednesday. This reading followed 8.85 million (revised from 8.73 million) openings in October and came in …
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3 January 2024 6:13 pm
European Shares Retreat to Three-Week Low Following Robust 2023 Performance
On Wednesday, Europe’s benchmark stock index, the STOXX 600, dropped to a three-week low, testing the previous year’s market rally. The index was down 0.8% at 1310 GMT, having started the new year on a lackluster note the day before. Major European indexes in Germany, Italy, and France slid over …
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3 January 2024 6:11 pm
US government debt exceeds $34 trillion for the first time in its history
The total public debt of the United States has surpassed $34 trillion for the first time in history, according to the daily statement from the US Treasury Department. This announcement comes as Congress prepares for upcoming battles over federal funding. The total outstanding public debt reached $34.001 trillion, with the …
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3 January 2024 3:13 pm
Gold prices rise as USD declines ahead of Fed
Gold prices saw a slight increase on Wednesday, supported by a weaker dollar and the market’s anticipation of key data releases, including the Federal Reserve meeting minutes and the private sector jobs report in the United States. These releases are crucial for gaining insights into potential changes in interest rates. …
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3 January 2024 1:42 pm
European stocks are stable as investors await indicators on monetary policy
European stocks showed modest performance at the start of trading on Wednesday, with the momentum that drove the market higher at the end of the previous year starting to wane. Investors are eagerly awaiting key indicators that could shape global monetary policy. As of 08:10 GMT, the European STOXX 600 …
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3 January 2024 12:49 pm
USD stabilizes as risk appetite declines
The dollar experienced a slight decline on Wednesday, despite remaining near its highest level in two weeks. This was supported by factors such as rising US Treasury yields and caution in risk appetite, impacting Wall Street. Trading activity was relatively thin in Asia due to the holiday in Japan. The …
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3 January 2024 11:15 am
Oil prices rise due to continued shipping tensions through the Red Sea
Oil prices experienced a slight increase in early Asian trading on Wednesday, driven by ongoing concerns about shipping disruptions in the Red Sea and escalating tensions in the Middle East. As of 0004 GMT, Brent crude rose by 26 cents, or 0.4 percent, reaching $76.11 per barrel, while US West …
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3 January 2024 1:22 am
Market Drivers – US Session, January 3, 2024
On Tuesday, the US dollar emerged victorious overall, with a strong appreciation vs all of its main competitors. By the end of 2024, investors were back in the USD due to signals of slowing global growth. S&P Global published the Manufacturing PMIs for December for a number of significant economies, …
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3 January 2024 1:20 am
WTI falls by 1% after briefly surging
Earlier on the trading day, oil rose on the back of news reports about ship attacks near Yemen. However, economic data continues to soften. OPEC production unexpectedly increased, further pressuring WTI bids. News reports of ongoing attacks on cargo ships off the coast of Yemen sparked a brief rally in …
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3 January 2024 12:52 am
GBP/USD sees retreats on stronger dollar ahead of jobs data
The GBP/USD pair fell below the 20-day SMA, reaching 1.2320. The US dollar’s recovery was fueled by rising yield rates and a risk-off market mood. December’s labour market figures are expected to influence Fed’s next monetary policy decisions. If the US economy continues to show resilience, the pair is likely …
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2 January 2024 11:52 pm
Traders’ Attention Shifts To FOMC Minutes, JOLTS Report
On Wednesday, traders’ attention will be centered on US economic data, with bets on the direction of interest rates continuing, as earnings and updates are once again scarce.Fed is determined to monitor emerging economic data before indicating any changes to future monetary policy, so the Job Openings and Labour Turnover …
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2 January 2024 11:14 pm
Canada’s dollar slides against US counterpart on PMI data
The Canadian Dollar is easing back against the US Dollar as the 2024 trading year begins, with the Canadian S&P Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) falling to a 43-month low. The US Manufacturing PMI component also fell below expectations, keeping market risk appetite low and propping up the US …
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