European stock markets reached a fresh record high in mid-morning trading on Friday, fueled by strong momentum from a rally in Asia, led by China. As of 05:13 ET (09:13 GMT), the pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose by 0.3% to 526.92, having previously hit an intraday high of 526.51. Germany’s …
Read More »Euro faces temporary hurdle 27/9/2024
The euro experienced limited positive attempts against the US dollar, trying to break through the psychological resistance level of 1.1200, reaching a high of 1.1189. From a technical perspective today, we notice that the pair has struggled to stabilize temporarily above the 1.1200 resistance level, acting as a temporary obstacle. …
Read More »Euro needs extra momentum 26/9/2024
Positive trading dominated the movements of the euro against the US dollar, reaching its highest level during yesterday’s trading session around 1.1214. Technical Analysis: Today, we observe that the pair failed to maintain stability above the psychological resistance level of 1.1200, resulting in some negative movements. A closer look at …
Read More »Euro Retreats Against US Dollar as Fed Cuts Interest Rates
EUR/USD retreats below 1.1200, trading at 1.1131 at the time of writing, as the Euro responds to deepening worries over Eurozone economic growth. Earlier on Tuesday, the Euro has strengthened against the US Dollar as investors anticipate further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve (Fed). This trend is fueled …
Read More »European Shares Dip as China’s Stimulus Rally Fades; Tech and Oil Stocks Weigh
European shares opened lower on Wednesday as the rally fueled by China’s recent stimulus package lost momentum. A pullback in technology and oil stocks added to the losses, reflecting the cautious mood among investors. The pan-European STOXX 600 index dropped by 0.3% to 518.06 by 0712 GMT, reversing some of …
Read More »The Euro’s Resurgence Reflects Shifting Landscape for Global Currencies
The Euro has witnessed a remarkable resurgence in recent weeks, buoyed by increasing expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will significantly cut interest rates in the coming months. This shift in sentiment has been driven by a confluence of factors, including weakening economic indicators in both the US and Eurozone, …
Read More »German Business Morale Dips, Signaling Possible Recession
German business sentiment took another hit in September, falling for the fourth consecutive month, according to a recent survey released on Tuesday. This dip adds to growing concerns that Europe’s largest economy may have slipped into recession. The Ifo Institute’s business climate index, a widely watched gauge of business morale, …
Read More »Euro Plunges as Grim Business Data Fuels Expectations of ECB Rate Cuts
The euro experienced a sharp decline against the dollar on Monday as recent business activity data painted a gloomy picture of the euro zone’s economic health, heightening expectations that the European Central Bank (ECB) may resort to more policy easing later this year. The common currency dropped by 0.6% to …
Read More »European Markets Slip as Investors Digest Central Bank Decisions
European stock markets edged lower on Friday, consolidating the previous session’s sharp gains as investors processed policy updates from several major central banks. At 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX fell by 0.6%, France’s CAC 40 dropped 0.3%, and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 declined 0.5%. Central Banks in Focus After …
Read More »German Economy Faces Potential Contraction Amid Industrial Weakness, Consumer Caution: Bundesbank Report
The German economy could shrink again in the third quarter of 2024, as it continues to grapple with an industrial recession, weak investment, and cautious consumer spending, according to a monthly economic report from the Bundesbank released on Thursday. Germany, the largest economy in the eurozone, has already experienced negative …
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