European shares opened cautiously on Thursday, reflecting a sense of apprehension ahead of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) monetary policy decision and President Christine Lagarde’s remarks regarding potential interest rate cuts. As of 0720 GMT, the pan-European STOXX 600 remained flat, with the telecommunications sector experiencing a 1.3% decline. Market …
Read More »Dollar Holds Steady Before US Inflation Data
On Monday, the dollar took a breather as investors turned their attention to upcoming U.S. inflation data later in the week, while the yen edged closer to 34-year lows amid ongoing vigilance for potential intervention measures in Tokyo to stabilize the weakening currency. Last week, the dollar experienced fluctuations as …
Read More »Germany Drives European Stocks Higher as Attention Shifts to ECB Policy Meeting
European shares saw a modest uptick on Monday, led by Germany’s DAX, following robust industrial production data from the region’s largest economy. However, cautious sentiment prevailed ahead of the European Central Bank’s policy decision later in the week. The STOXX 600 index edged up 0.2% by 0845, with Germany’s DAX …
Read More »European stocks decline due to statements about monetary tightening and geopolitical concerns
European stocks experienced a significant downturn on Friday, plunging to their lowest levels in over two weeks, mirroring the global stock market trend. The decline was spurred by statements from certain Federal Reserve officials signaling potential monetary tightening, coupled with escalating tensions in the Middle East. The European STOXX 600 …
Read More »Dollar rises amid declining hopes for an early cut in interest rates
The US dollar stabilized against major currencies today, stable against other major currencies, stable after its recent decline to its lowest level in two weeks. Traders are awaiting the release of the March Nonfarm Payrolls report later today, which is expected to add 200,000 jobs. This data is considered crucial …
Read More »Euro Climbs on Softer US Data, Fed’s Wait-and-See Stance
On Thursday, the Euro gained versus the US dollar, but obstacles still exist. The poor US data, which included an unexpected increase in jobless claims and a widening trade deficit that raised questions about the real state of the US economy, helped the shared currency. Treasury yields dropped as a …
Read More »European stocks rise ahead of inflation data
On Thursday, European stocks climbed as investors awaited key inflation data and scrutinized the minutes of the European Central Bank’s recent meeting, while Basilia Pharmaceuticals saw a surge in shares following US regulatory approval of a new antibiotic. The European STOXX 600 index edged up 0.1 percent by 0720 GMT, …
Read More »Dollar is Breathing Ahead of the Jobs Data
On Thursday, the dollar steadied below recent highs as traders awaited US jobs data, finding reassurance in Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s remarks suggesting potential interest rate cuts later in the year. The yen remained range-bound amid prospects of government intervention, showing little movement from the 151.56 level it has …
Read More »Inflation in the Eurozone unexpectedly declines, increasing the chances of a rate cut
Euro zone inflation unexpectedly fell last month, providing the European Central Bank (ECB) with greater flexibility to consider cutting interest rates from their historically high levels. In March, consumer price growth in the 19 countries that use the euro slowed to 2.4 percent from 2.6 percent in the previous month. …
Read More »European stocks stabilize ahead of inflation data
Traders traded European stocks in a narrow range on Wednesday and remained cautious ahead of a key inflation report that could affect expectations about the timing of the European Central Bank’s first interest rate cut. The European STOXX 600 index was flat at 0715 GMT. After the inflation report in …
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