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Wall Street’s main indexes advanced on Monday as investors awaited key economic data and major corporate earnings this week for clues on the U.S. economy and monitoring the Israel-Hamas conflict. Long-dated US Treasury yields gained as the United States sought to prevent an escalation in tensions, with Secretary of State …
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16 May, 2026 12:56 am
US Index Futures Under Pressure Amid Iran War Escalation and Oil Spike
US stock index futures moved lower ahead of the trading session, reflecting rising investor caution …
15 May, 2026 11:54 pm
Why It Matters: UAE Strengthens Energy Exports With Strategic Pipeline Bypassing Hormuz
The United Arab Emirates is moving to reshape its energy export strategy with the construction of a …
15 May, 2026 10:52 pm
Fragile Pause in the World’s Biggest Economic Rivalry After Leaders’ Talks
The trade relationship between the United States and China, the world’s two largest economies, remai…
15 May, 2026 9:46 pm
Carry Trades Roar Back as Interest Rate Gaps Drive G10 Currency Rally
Currency carry trades are enjoying their strongest performance in years as investors return to high-…
15 May, 2026 8:54 pm
British Pound Slides as UK Political Turmoil and Iran Tensions Boost US Dollar
The British Pound extended its sharp decline on Friday, heading toward its fourth consecutive daily …
15 May, 2026 7:47 pm
WTI Oil Surges Above $100 as Trump-Xi Summit Intensifies Supply Concerns
West Texas Intermediate crude climbed above the key $100-per-barrel level on Friday, as markets reac…
15 May, 2026 7:07 pm
Euro Slides Toward Monthly Lows as Hawkish Fed Bets Strengthen US Dollar
The Euro weakened further against the US Dollar on Friday, with the EUR/USD pair falling toward its …
15 May, 2026 4:46 pm
Oil Erupts Over 2% as Trump Declares War of Words on Iran: Weekly Gains Hit 10% Despite Xi Summit Charm Offensive
Key Takeaways Sharp Friday gains: Brent crude rose 2.8% to $108.65 per barrel, while WTI surged 3.4%…
15 May, 2026 3:53 pm
Trump-Xi Summit Wraps with “Series of New Consensus” — But Concrete Deals Remain a Mystery
Key Takeaways Second round concluded: Trump and Xi wrapped their second round of talks Friday, per C…
15 May, 2026 2:53 pm
Wall Street Futures Tumble as Iran War Threats and Chip Export Snub Crush Record-High Mood
Key Takeaways Futures fall sharply: S&P 500 futures dropped 1.1% to 7,440.50, Nasdaq 100 futures…
Market Analysis
October, 2023
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16 October 2023 8:46 pm
BoC Survey: Consumers think interest rates will go up over next 12 months
The BoC noted in its Business Outlook Survey for the third quarter on Monday that consumers thought that interest rates will go up over the next 12 months.USD/CAD stays under modest bearish pressure in the American session and the pair was last seen losing 0.23% on the day at 1.3625.Key …
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16 October 2023 7:41 pm
Fed’s Harker: Higher Rates Contribute to Rising Home Prices
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Patrick Harker said higher interest rates are making it more challenging for first-time home buyers by raising borrowing costs and limiting inventory, which is also leading to higher home prices.Higher rates discourage current owners from listing their homes for sale, which puts a crunch …
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16 October 2023 3:38 pm
Euro Holds Strong Above 1.0500 Mark, Dollar Faces Downward Pressure
The Euro (EUR) commenced the new trading week on a positive note against the US Dollar (USD), leading to an extension of EUR/USD’s rebound from the 1.0500 level, ultimately regaining the 1.0540 zone on Monday. The US Dollar (USD) experienced a slight decline, retreating from last week’s peak near 106.80 …
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16 October 2023 2:02 pm
AUD consolidates post-intraday gains
The Australian Dollar (AUD) started the week by recovering from a three-day losing streak, showing strength against the US Dollar. This positive movement followed a period of challenges, possibly influenced by shifting discussions regarding the trajectory of the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) monetary policy. Investors are closely watching the Reserve …
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16 October 2023 12:54 pm
European stocks rise supported by mining sector and investors keep an eye on the Middle East
European stocks rose on Monday, led by gains made by mining companies amid optimism about demand from China, the largest consumer. However, trading witnessed a cautious approach as investors evaluated the possibilities of escalating conflict in the Middle East. The European STOXX 600 index rose 0.4 percent by 0707 GMT. …
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16 October 2023 11:55 am
Japan’s Nikkei index fell as investor sentiment was affected by tension in the Middle East
Japan’s Nikkei index fell by more than two percent on Monday, affected by a decline in stocks related to the chip manufacturing sector and in light of a decline in risk appetite due to escalating tension in the Middle East. The Nikkei index fell 2.03 percent, closing at 31,659.03 points. …
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16 October 2023 11:31 am
Gold retreats from the highest level in a month as investors’ fears of war escalate
Gold prices fell on Monday after reaching the highest level in nearly a month, with escalating fears of the conflict between Israel and the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), which pushed the precious metal to rise by more than three percent in the previous session. By 0102 GMT, gold in spot …
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16 October 2023 9:54 am
Oil declines as investors assess the repercussions of unrest in the Middle East
Oil prices fell on Monday, with Friday’s rise relatively subsiding as investors awaited the repercussions of the conflict between Israel and the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) on other countries, which could push prices up and deal a new blow to the global economy. Brent crude futures fell 34 cents, or …
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16 October 2023 7:47 am
Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap
Gold Gold prices surged last week, driven by safe-haven demand amid escalating geopolitical tensions. The rally began as Israel declared war and launched a military operation against the Palestinian militant group Hamas after an unprecedented attack on Israel. Gold, being a traditional safe-haven asset, gained 1.6% on Monday, marking its …
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14 October 2023 2:11 am
Market Drivers – US Session, October 13
Following a decline on Thursday due to negative market sentiment, the Canadian dollar saw a minor recovery on Friday. Following a CPI inflation beat, investors supported the US dollar over worries that Fed interest rates would remain high. The Canadian currency, tied to crude oil price movement, is also strengthening …
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14 October 2023 12:22 am
Oil soars 6% on geopolitical escalation
On Friday, oil prices rose by about 6%, with Brent recording its largest weekly gain since February. As soon as Israel started conducting ground incursions into the Gaza Strip, investors factored in the likelihood that the Middle Eastern conflict may intensify. A week after the terrorist Palestinian group’s murderous assault …
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14 October 2023 12:07 am
Gold leaps above $1925 amid escalating geopolitical tensions
In the wake of the rising Israel-Palestine crisis, gold prices are surging, trading around $1,929, precisely at $1929.20 at the time of writing; marking a gain of more than 3.21%. Israeli ground actions in Gaza instead of air strikes increase global tensions and strengthen safe-haven assets.US Treasury yields are under …
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