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The U.S. dollar kicked off the new week on a subdued note, relinquishing some of its gains from the previous week, as traders awaited the release of pivotal inflation figures alongside further insights from Federal Reserve policymakers. At 05:20 ET (09:20 GMT), the Dollar Index, measuring the greenback against a …

European equities opened the holiday-shortened week with marginal changes as investors assessed recent robust gains fueled by accommodative stances from major central banks. The STOXX 600 index edged down by a mere 0.02% on Monday, lingering just below the record highs reached last week. While travel and leisure sectors showed …

European stocks commenced trading on a lower note on Wednesday, with a flurry of selling impacting luxury goods companies following a warning from Kering regarding sales. Investor sentiment remained cautious amidst concerns that the Federal Reserve might indicate a slower pace for interest rate cuts this year. As of 0806 …

European stock markets exhibited subdued trading on Tuesday, with losses in technology shares counterbalancing gains in consumer staple stocks, setting the stage for a mixed performance. The pan-European STOXX 600 index saw a marginal decline of 0.1% by 8:24 GMT, with a notable 0.6% downturn in technology shares. Economic Data …

European shares maintained a subdued stance on Friday, balancing strength in the telecommunications sector against a broader sell-off in global equities triggered by hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation figures, which dampened expectations of a June rate cut. Telecom Sector Strength Counters Equities Sell-off The pan-European STOXX 600 index remained flat, as of …

European stocks opened on a positive note on Thursday, buoyed by upbeat corporate reports, although investor sentiment remained cautious ahead of crucial economic data releases from the United States. The European STOXX 600 index, a barometer of regional market performance, edged 0.2 percent higher by 08:11 GMT, lingering near its …

Amidst a landscape of currency markets characterized by cautious optimism, investors around the globe find themselves on the precipice of pivotal decisions, with the trajectory of the world’s largest economy poised to influence exchange rates and trading sentiments. Data-Driven Anticipation The currency arena resonates with anticipation as market participants eagerly …

European shares surged to new record highs on Wednesday, buoyed by gains in retail and utility stocks following upbeat corporate announcements. As investors eagerly awaited industrial production data from the region, the pan-European STOXX 600 index rose by 0.1% by 9:13 GMT, building on the momentum from Tuesday’s record-high close. …

Dollar Stability Amid Inflation Surge: The dollar showed signs of stability against major currencies on Wednesday as traders gauged the potential impact of higher-than-expected inflation data on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions slated for June. Surge in US Consumer Price Index: February witnessed a robust rise in the US …

The U.S. dollar remained relatively stable amidst turbulent trading on Tuesday, initially strengthening earlier in the global session. However, it later retraced its gains following the release of data indicating higher-than-expected inflation in the world’s largest economy. Following the data release, the greenback experienced an initial surge but subsequently declined. …