Oil futures rose by around 1% on Monday, recovering from last week’s steep losses as a potential hurricane neared the U.S. Gulf Coast, a critical area for refining. Brent crude climbed 67 cents, or 0.94%, to $71.73 per barrel by 0901 GMT, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 68 …
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Dollar Strengthens Amid Robust U.S. Data, Weighing on Global Currencies
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Japan’s Consumer Sentiment Weakens, Casting Doubt on Central Bank’s Policy Outlook
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European Shares Edge Higher Amid Strength in Healthcare and Financial Stocks
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Market Analysis
September, 2024
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9 September 2024 2:27 pm
Wall Street Futures Edge Higher Amid Speculation on Fed Rate Cuts
U.S. stock futures inched up on Monday as investors continued to debate the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decisions following a weaker-than-expected jobs report. Meanwhile, Boeing secured a tentative deal with its largest labor union, and Canadian retailer Alimentation Couche-Tard reiterated its commitment to a $38.5 billion takeover bid for …
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9 September 2024 12:37 pm
European Stocks Rebound as Investors Anticipate ECB Rate Cut
European shares kicked off the week with gains following a sharp decline last Friday, as investors look ahead to key economic data releases and expect the European Central Bank (ECB) to reduce interest rates later this week. By 0711 GMT on Monday, the pan-European STOXX 600 index had risen by …
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9 September 2024 10:09 am
Oil Futures Surge on Hurricane Threat and Market Recovery
Oil futures experienced a significant rebound on Monday, rising by $1 as traders reacted to the potential impact of a hurricane system approaching the U.S. Gulf Coast and recovered from a recent downturn triggered by disappointing U.S. jobs data. By early trading, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures had climbed …
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9 September 2024 9:32 am
Dollar Recovers as Yen Retreats; U.S. Inflation Data Looms Large
Dollar Gains Ground as Yen Retreats; Investors Await U.S. Inflation Data The dollar rebounded on Monday, recouping some of its recent losses, while the yen eased off its safe-haven highs. Investors, uncertain about the scale of an upcoming Federal Reserve rate cut, are now turning their attention to this week’s …
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9 September 2024 4:55 am
Financial Markets Weekly Recap: US Labour Data Attracted Most Investors’ Attention
The US labour market was a significant focus for investors, with the August nonfarm jobs repor as the most awaited data. The report confirmed signs of a softening US labour market, starring a drop in the unemployment rate from 4.3% to 4.2% by a clear softening trend in new jobs …
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6 September 2024 9:50 pm
US Dollar Holds Steady Amid Mixed NFP Data
The US Dollar regained its footing following the release of August’s Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, which offered a mixed bag of economic indicators. While the headline number fell short of expectations, a decline in the unemployment rate and a rise in average hourly earnings fueled speculation about more aggressive monetary …
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6 September 2024 8:59 pm
Fed’s Goolsbee: Multiple Rate Cuts Imminent
The Federal Reserve is poised to pivot towards a more accommodative monetary policy, according to recent statements from Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee.Goolsbee, speaking on Friday, noted a growing consensus among Fed officials that interest rate cuts are necessary to address the evolving economic landscape. While he didn’t advocate for …
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6 September 2024 7:54 pm
Fed Governor Waller Advocates for Interest Rate Cut
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller has joined the growing chorus of policymakers calling for a reduction in interest rates at the central bank’s upcoming meeting. In a speech delivered on [Date], Waller expressed his belief that the progress made on inflation and the moderating labor market warrant a decrease in …
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6 September 2024 6:42 pm
CHF Gains as US Labour Market Stumbles
The US Dollar’s recent decline against the Swiss Franc can be attributed to a combination of factors, primarily stemming from the soft US labour market data revealed in August. The NFP report, which showed a smaller-than-expected increase in jobs, has dampened expectations for interest rate change by the Federal Reserve.After …
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6 September 2024 3:09 pm
US Stock Futures Dip as Investors Brace for Crucial Labor Market Report
US stock futures traded slightly lower on Friday as investors awaited a key labor market report that could influence the Federal Reserve’s next decision on interest rates. By 06:21 ET (10:21 GMT), Dow futures had declined by 130 points (0.3%), S&P 500 futures were down by 34 points (0.6%), and …
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6 September 2024 10:42 am
Dollar Weakens Ahead of Key U.S. Payroll Data as Market Awaits Fed’s Next Move
The U.S. dollar hit a one-month low against the yen and a one-week low versus the euro on Friday, as traders exercised caution ahead of a key U.S. jobs report. Mixed signals from recent employment data have added uncertainty to the market, influencing expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next interest …
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6 September 2024 9:33 am
Oil Prices Inch Higher Amid Caution Ahead of Key U.S. Employment Data
Oil prices edged higher during Asian trading on Friday as investors remained cautious ahead of the release of key U.S. employment data. This comes amid weighing factors, including a significant withdrawal from U.S. crude inventories and a potential delay in production hikes by OPEC+ producers. By 0507 GMT, Brent crude …
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