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November, 2023

• 1 November 2023 10:03 pm

  FOMC keeps rate policy unchanged in line with expectations

  

  As expected, the Federal Reserve policymakers decided to leave US policy rate unchanged at the range of 5.25%-5.5% for the second consecutive time. The decision has just been announced and FOMC Chairman Jerome Powell will speak on the policy outlook and respond to questions in the post-meeting press conference, starting …

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• 1 November 2023 9:48 pm

  Gold fails to hold recent gains ahead of FOMC decision

  

  Near midday, ahead of the Federal Reserve’s meeting to set monetary policy, gold prices were marginally higher. Gold fell by 0.23% from the previous closing price, or $4.50.The Federal Reserve and Bank of England’s central bank meetings are the focus of the market, with most observers projecting that the FOMC …

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• 1 November 2023 9:22 pm

  US dollar leaps to daily highs ahead of awaited FOMC decision

  

  On Wednesday, the US dollar reached a level not seen in almost a month as the DXY Index surged by 0.30%. The US dollar is supported by cautious market sentiment ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision, even in the face of weak US economic data and declining US bond …

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• 1 November 2023 8:01 pm

  Sterling recovers post weaker US data

  

  Weak US economic data has caused the Pound Sterling to rise vertically, increasing market risk appetite. Investors are still awaiting significant monetary policy announcements from the Bank of England and the US Fed, though. The GBP/USD exchange rate is still tense because investors believe the BoE will maintain current interest …

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• 1 November 2023 7:39 pm

  Bitcoin Price swings below $35000 amid $100 million liquidation

  

  After a few days of relatively low volatility, the price of the most famous cryptocurrency has headed north once again, surpassing the coveted level of $35,000, before plunging down below it almost immediately. Bitcoin is trading at $34243 at the time of writing. Somewhat expected, the move resulted in millions …

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• 1 November 2023 7:03 pm

  US: ISM Manufacturing PMI for October worsened

  

  ISM Manufacturing PMI worsened unexpectedly to 46.7 in October. The US Dollar Index is trimming its gains, retreating from 107.00.The US Dollar Index pulled back modestly after the ISM and the JOLTS report, retreating from 107.00 to 106.85. It was still up for the day. Now attention is set on …

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• 1 November 2023 6:13 pm

  US JOLTS Job Openings rise to 9.55 million in September

  

  The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has reported a total of 9.55 million job openings on the last business day of September, exceeding market expectations of 9.25 million. This figure, slightly higher than the revised August number of 9.49 million (initially reported as 9.61 million), was highlighted in the …

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• 1 November 2023 6:01 pm

  US private sector employment rises 113,000 in October

  

  According to data released by Automatic Data Processing (ADP) on Wednesday, private sector employment in the US saw a modest increase of 113,000 jobs in October. This figure, although below market expectations of 150,000, marks a slight improvement from the 89,000 jobs added in September. Analyzing the survey results, Nela …

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• 1 November 2023 5:44 pm

  BoE Preview: Anticipating a Tight Vote for Maintaining the Status Quo

  

  The Bank of England’s upcoming meeting in November appears to be one of the most predictable ones in recent memory, despite the famous saying about the unpredictability of events. Since the current tightening cycle began in late 2021, the decisions have often been closely contested. In the last meeting held …

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• 1 November 2023 4:30 pm

  Thomson Reuters’ sales and operating profits rose in Q3

  

  Thomson Reuters on Wednesday reported higher revenues and operating profits in the third quarter of this year, supported by gains in its three largest divisions – legal and corporate services and tax and accounting professionals. The provider of information and tools for lawyers, accountants and other professionals announced adjusted earnings …

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• 1 November 2023 3:20 pm

  Toyota’s Quarterly Profits Surge

  

  On Wednesday, November 1, Toyota Motor Company made a significant announcement, revealing a remarkable surge in profits during the second quarter. This impressive growth, more than doubling their previous figures, was attributed to a weaker yen and robust sales, prompting the company to revise its full-year expectations upward by an …

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• 1 November 2023 2:30 pm

  European stocks hit a two-week high

  

  European stocks rose to their highest level in nearly two weeks on Wednesday, supported by health care stocks, as investors awaited a widely expected decision from the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates unchanged later on Wednesday. The European STOXX 600 index rose 0.1 percent by 0825 GMT, heading for …

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• 1 November 2023 1:14 pm

  Yen stops falling after more severe intervention warnings

  

  On Wednesday, the Japanese yen stopped falling after renewed threats of state intervention in the matter and as investors turned their attention to a policy meeting held by the Federal Reserve later on Wednesday. Interest rates in the United States are expected to remain unchanged, but the publication of details …

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