Oil prices fell on Monday, as concerns about fuel demand in the United States and China, the world’s two largest consumers, outweighed optimism about tight supplies due to any production cuts from the OPEC + group and the United States resuming purchases of its reserves. And by 0130 GMT, Brent …
Read More »U.S. Jobless Claims Dip Modestly, Reinforcing Signs of a Stabilizing Labor Market
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell slightly last week, o…
U.S. Stock Futures Rebound as Investors Turn to Earnings and Inflation Data
U.S. stock futures moved higher on Thursday, rebounding from the previous session’s pullback as inve…
Oil Prices Edge Higher as U.S.–Iran Tensions Fuel Supply Concerns Despite Inventory Build
Oil prices inched higher on Thursday, supported by rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East, as …
European Stocks Climb on Earnings Deluge as U.K. Growth Stalls and Oil Rises on Middle East Risks
European equities moved higher on Thursday, supported by a heavy slate of corporate earnings and fre…
Bitcoin Holds Near $67,000 as Strong U.S. Jobs Data Curtails Fed Cut Hopes
Bitcoin traded largely flat near the $67,000 mark during Asian hours on Thursday, as investors diges…
U.K. Growth Loses Momentum at End of 2025, Keeping Pressure on Bank of England
The U.K. economy expanded only modestly in the final month of 2025, reinforcing expectations that th…
Asian Stocks Advance as South Korea Hits Record High on AI Chip Rally, Japan Pauses Near Peak
Most Asian stock markets edged higher on Thursday, led by a sharp rally in South Korea where shares …
Warsh and Policy: Steering the Fed Between Crisis Lessons, AI Optimism
Recent discussions about Kevin Warsh’s potential nomination to chair the Federal Reserve focused on …
Fed’s Hammack Signals Stability in Jobs, Keeps Policy Neutral
Beth Hammack, President of the Cleveland Fed, sent a clear signal to markets: the US labor market is…
As Dow Tops 50,000, Record Highs Encounter Rising Concerns
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) continues to hover above the historic 50,000 mark, closing t…
Market Analysis
May, 2023
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15 May 2023 9:55 am
Gold is rising as economic risks continue
Gold prices rose on Monday as talks to raise the US debt ceiling stalled and fears of an economic slowdown pushed some traders towards the precious metal, a safe-haven asset. And by 2049 GMT, spot gold rose 0.1 percent to $ 2013.79 an ounce, after falling for three sessions. US …
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15 May 2023 5:38 am
Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap, May 08-12
The dollar remained close to a peak of more than a week on Friday after a slew of data released overnight indicated a slowdown in the US economy, as investors bet the Federal Reserve would halt interest rate increases. The dollar index, which measures the performance of the US currency …
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13 May 2023 4:24 am
Market Drivers – US Session – 12/05/2023
It is possible that Monday won’t be the typical “quiet Monday” after the Dollar’s surge on Friday. The Reserve Bank of Australia’s minutes, Canadian inflation, US retail sales, Chinese activity, and other events make Tuesday the busiest day of the week for economic statistics. Australia will report labour market information …
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13 May 2023 1:10 am
Trend of the week: Poor corporate results, US regional banks concerns
Even though US inflation has slowed and there are signs that the cycle of monetary tightening may be coming to an end, this week’s trend was negatively impacted by a bunch of weak corporate earnings and ongoing worries about US regional banks. Although the sessions have been tumultuous, the major …
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13 May 2023 12:21 am
Gold prices retreat modestly but maintains upbeat outlook
Gold prices retreat modestly heading into the weekend due to US dollar strength and rising US yields, but the medium-term outlook remains constructive. The jump in yields coincided with the release of the University of Michigan US Sentiment survey, which showed consumer attitudes sinking to a six-month low of 57.7 …
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12 May 2023 10:17 pm
Oil prices retreat on stronger dollar, demand fears
On Friday, crude oil prices retreated and were set to end the week lower for the third straight week, as the market balanced supply fears against renewed economic concerns in the United States and China.Brent crude futures fell 59 cents, or 0.8%, to $74.39 a barrel by 12:07 p.m. EDT …
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12 May 2023 8:59 pm
US consumer sentiment slumps on debt ceiling impasse
US consumer sentiment slumped to a six-month low in May on worries that political haggling over raising the federal government’s borrowing cap could trigger a recession. The University of Michigan’s survey also showed consumers’ long-term inflation expectations jumping this month to their highest reading since 2011, bad news for the …
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12 May 2023 8:42 pm
EUR/USD prints one-month lows near 1.0850
The US dollar is grinding towards achieving weekly gains in all markets. The EUR/USD pair is impacted by higher US yields and gloomier mood. The couple’s week is at its lowest point since September 2022.For the fourth time in the previous five days, the EUR/USD is declining on Friday, adding …
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12 May 2023 7:15 pm
Bitcoin slides amid declining liquidity
On Friday, Bitcoin slides down $26,376 getting closer to reaching two-month lows as a result of worries that a “head-and-shoulders” pattern would favour the bears. Despite favourable macroeconomic conditions for risk assets, Bitcoin was unable to take advantage of the gains that may have been made amid declining liquidity.Thus, on …
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12 May 2023 4:37 pm
Gold fell for the third session due to the strength of the dollar and bond yields
Gold prices are set to decline for the third consecutive session on Friday, affected by rising bond yields and the dollar, but the yellow metal remained above the key level of $2,000 amid expectations of a rate cut at the end of the year. And by 1001 GMT, spot gold …
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12 May 2023 3:19 pm
Dow futures rise 145 pts
US equities are expected to begin higher Friday on rising hope that the Federal Reserve would stop its monetary tightening drive, however concerns about a future recession, as well as the debt ceiling and the banking sector, persist. The Dow Futures contract was up 145 points, or 0.4%, at 11:00 …
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12 May 2023 1:29 pm
European stocks edge higher, Richemont earnings in focus
European stock markets rose on Friday as investors digested conflicting economic statistics from the United Kingdom as well as additional quarterly corporate reports. At 08:15 GMT, the DAX index in Germany was 0.4% higher, the FTSE 100 in the United Kingdom was 0.3% higher, and the CAC 40 in France …
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