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Germany’s business activity continued to shrink in August, marking the second consecutive month of contraction and signaling deepening challenges for the eurozone’s largest economy. A preliminary survey released on Thursday revealed that the downturn was more severe than economists had anticipated. PMI Index Highlights Economic Struggles The HCOB German flash …

The U.S. dollar slipped to its lowest level this year against the euro on Wednesday, as traders awaited crucial revisions to U.S. payrolls data later in the day and looked ahead to a significant speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the end of the week. The dollar also …

The US Dollar, as measured by the DXY Index, has experienced a sharp decline, reaching its lowest point in seven months. This downturn is directly correlated with a parallel decrease in Treasury yields and an intensifying market expectation of substantial interest rate reductions by the Federal Reserve.Investor attention is currently …

European shares were mostly flat on Tuesday as investors held back from making significant bets ahead of crucial euro zone data. The pan-European STOXX 600 index remained stable at 514.87 points as of 0710 GMT, after reaching a three-week high in the previous session. Sector Highlights: Energy Stocks Fall: The …

European shares opened flat on Monday, stabilizing after their best weekly performance in three months, as investors geared up for a data-heavy week. The primary focus is on U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s upcoming speech at the Jackson Hole symposium, which could provide insights into potential interest rate cuts. …

The US Dollar (USD) experienced a decline on Friday, driven by a combination of factors including the release of the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index figures and softer-than-expected housing market data. Let’s break down the key points:Consumer Sentiment Index:The University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index improved to 67.8 for …

European shares opened higher on Thursday as favorable inflation data reinforced expectations of a U.S. rate cut in September, while a strong earnings report from insurer Admiral added to the positive market sentiment. By 0710 GMT, the pan-European STOXX 600 index had risen 0.2%, approaching a two-week high and marking …

European shares inched higher on Tuesday as investors awaited crucial U.S. economic data expected later in the day, which could offer more insight into the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate move. However, a series of disappointing corporate earnings reports kept gains in check. By 0712 GMT, the STOXX 600 index …

Latest NFP data has sent mixed messages to investors, resulting in significant movements across global financial markets, particularly affecting the US dollar, oil, and gold.In July, the Non-Farm Payrolls report showed an increase of 114,000 jobs in the United States, significantly lower than the previous reading of 179,000 jobs and …

European shares fell over 1% on Friday, aligning with a global risk-off sentiment as investors digested a range of mixed corporate updates to gauge overall market direction. Market Performance The pan-European STOXX 600 index dropped 1.6% to a three-month low by 0718 GMT. Despite the sharp decline, the index is …