European stocks rose in the first trading session of 2023 on Monday, after a difficult year marred by fears of a recession sparked by global central banks’ hike in interest rates and the Russia-Ukraine war. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was up 0.5 percent at 0810 GMT, supported by interest …
Read More »U.S. Stock Futures Ease as Investors Await Fed Speeches and Key Inflation Data
U.S. stock index futures edged lower on Monday, pausing after record-setting gains last week fueled …
Oil Prices Edge Higher as EU Sanctions and Ukrainian Strikes Tighten Supply Outlook
Oil prices advanced on Monday, rebounding after last week’s losses, as traders weighed the impact of…
European Stocks Slip as Investors Eye Fed Policy Outlook and Key U.S. Inflation Data
European markets opened the week slightly weaker on Monday, with investors opting for caution as the…
Gold Prices Stay Near Record Highs as Investors Bet on Further Fed Easing
Gold prices gained modestly in Asian trading on Monday, holding close to last week’s all-time peaks …
Weekly Recap: FOMC’s Rate Cut – A Lifeline or A Risky Bet?
The FOMC’s 25 basis point rate cut on September 17, setting the benchmark at 4.00%-4.25%, unleashed …
WTI and Brent Performance Reflects Competing Forces
The global oil market is currently navigating a precarious equilibrium. On one side, the price of We…
Wall Street Soars to New Heights After Fed Rate Cut
U.S. stock markets closed the week on a high note, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P…
French Unrest Undermines Euro’s Fragile Rally
The EUR/USD pair closed Friday at 1.1744, down 0.35% from the prior session, capping a volatile week…
Mary C. Daly Leads Fed’s Charge to Bolster Jobs Against Political Tides
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Stephen Miran Bets Immigration Crackdowns Will Tame Inflation
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Market Analysis
January, 2023
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2 January 2023 12:25 pm
Britain bans all imports of Russian gas
The British government announced the termination of all gas contracts with the Russian government, and the British Foreign Office indicated that the decision comes to undermine the Russian war in Ukraine. The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office announced that it had ended all imports of Russian liquefied natural …
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2 January 2023 12:23 pm
How Could Bitcoin, Ethereum React To Liquidity Pressures in 2023?
Bitcoin and Ethereum prices erased their gains from the overjoyed 2022’s highs under rising selling pressure in the bear market.Economic data in November, followed by December signaled recession in the United States as well as in Europe to apparent levels while the Fed’s stance could continue its hawkish path. Traders …
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2 January 2023 11:15 am
The People’s Bank of China extends trading hours on yuan for foreigners
China has announced an extension of trading hours for foreigners on the yuan with the aim of supporting the currency’s popularity. Trading on the yuan will close at 3 am local time instead of 11:30 pm, starting on January 3, according to the People’s Bank of China. This decision comes …
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1 January 2023 11:33 pm
Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap, December 26-30
For the last three days of trading in the previous week, most trading has been done amid thin market, namely with the number of buyers and sellers at a minimum. This brought about significant volatility and low liquidity.Volatility was on the rise during the last hour of trading of the …
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December, 2022
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30 December 2022 11:45 pm
Wall Street set to close tough year in the red territory
Wall Street was dragged lower by losses in growth and healthcare equities during the final trading day of a tough year, which was marked by aggressive stance and recurrent interest-rate hikes to keep inflation under control in addition to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and recession woes.The losses made communication services, …
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30 December 2022 9:05 pm
Natural gas leads 2022 commodities rally
Natural gas markets were expected on Friday to end 2022 with strong gains after a global energy crisis triggered by the Russia-Ukraine war stoked prices, and tighter supplies expected in 2023 could fuel more gains.On the other hand, industrial metals, iron ore and rubber are edging lower and expected to …
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30 December 2022 8:02 pm
Gold unable to consolidate above $1,820
Gold prices are able to print new highs on Friday, but have difficulties holding above the $1,820 level, while silver hits fresh lows. Volatility prevails during the final hours of 2022 across financial markets.Gold prices are hovering around $1,820 about to end 2022 practically flat for an eventful year. On …
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30 December 2022 1:18 pm
Nikkei index closed flat and recorded its first annual loss in 4 years
On Friday, Japan’s Nikkei index gave up early gains to close flat ahead of the New Year holidays and post its first annual loss in four years. The index ended trading stable at 26094.50 points, after rising 0.9 percent earlier in the session, tracing the impact of the gains seen …
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30 December 2022 11:49 am
Oil is about to end 2022 on a high after a turbulent year marred by tight supplies
Oil prices rose on Friday and were on course for the second year in a row, albeit small, in a year marked by tight supplies due to conflict in Ukraine, a strong dollar and weak demand from China, the world’s biggest crude importer. Brent crude futures were up 44 cents, …
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30 December 2022 11:12 am
Gold loses its luster for the second year
Gold prices stabilized on Friday, but were set to incur a loss for the second year in a row, as the Federal Reserve’s hike in interest rates severely weakened the attractiveness of non-yielding bullion. Spot gold rose 0.2 percent to $1,818.19 an ounce at 0540 GMT. US gold futures fell …
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30 December 2022 5:12 am
Market Drivers – US Session 29/12/2022
Amid thin market conditions, the US Dollar retreated on Thursday. Positive market sentiment madde a very good day for US equities. Key DevelopmentsChinese news headlines triggered several market reactions. On Wednesday, financial markets were on alert after Italy reported that roughly 50% of the passengers of two flights arriving in …
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30 December 2022 4:58 am
Explainer: What is behind current light to thin market trend
Most trading has been done for almost three days now amid ”Thin Market” that can be typically defined as a “period when there is a low number of buyers and sellers, they can be even only a minimum whether it is for a single stock, a whole sector, or the …
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