On Monday, Japan’s Nikkei index experienced a rise, propelled by the weakening yen and positive momentum from Wall Street over the weekend. The Nikkei climbed 0.54 percent, closing at 36,354.16 points. The broader Topix index also witnessed an increase of 0.67 percent. Market Dynamics and Stock Movement Support from Wall …
Read More »EUR/GBP modestly surges following BoE’s decision, Eurozone inflation data
On Thursday, the EUR/GBP jumped to 0.8545, up 0.25%. The pair’s daily chart shows a neutral to negative outlook, with bulls striving to restore control and create momentum. Buyers gained pace after the Eurozone’s strong inflation numbers, but the Bank of England’s hawkish stance may limit the gains. The EUR/GBP …
Read More »Japan’s Nikkei closed higher recorded its best performance since 1998
Japan’s Nikkei index has concluded January 2024 with its most robust performance since 1998, showcasing resilience in the face of early declines led by chip company stocks. Overcoming initial setbacks, the index rebounded, securing its place as the best-performing market globally for the month. Market Recovery and Impressive Gains:The Nikkei …
Read More »The Nikkei index closed higher
On Tuesday, Japan’s benchmark Nikkei index closed higher, propelled by gains in chip-related stocks following positive trends on Wall Street. The index rose by 0.11 percent to close at 36,065.86 points, although there was a degree of caution among traders ahead of the Federal Reserve’s anticipated decision on interest rates …
Read More »EUR/GBP bears continue to exert pressure, driving to new lows
The EUR/GBP is trading at 0.8525, at the time of writing, after slipping to its lowest level since August 2023 0.8520, recording 0.23% losses.The daily chart indicates strong selling pressure as the RSI approaches oversold territory. A technical correction could be imminent if indicators reach oversold conditions.As of Monday, the …
Read More »Weekly Recap: Investors Await Fed, Tech Giants Earning Reports
Last week’s trading closed in favour of global stocks and the US dollar at the expense of gold, amid data-based support to the idea that it is possible for the Fed to achieve the “soft landing” scenario, which was evident through US economic data that the economic calendar carried to …
Read More »Japan’s Nikkei declines, erasing week’s gains amid chip sector losses
On Friday, Japan’s Nikkei index closed lower, reversing the gains it had accumulated earlier in the week. The index lost 1.34%, closing at 35,751.07 points, marking a 0.59% decline for the week and breaking a two-week streak of gains. At the start of the day, the index had shown a …
Read More »Lagarde looks optimistic about ‘disinflation process’
The European Central Bank President, Christine Lagarde, has warned that rapid wage growth is slowing in the eurozone, with interest rates holding at 4%. According to Lagarde, disinflation process is at work, and the pick-up in inflation in December was weaker than expected. Lagarde also noted that price pressures would …
Read More »Japan’s Nikkei declines amid profit-taking selling
Japan’s Nikkei index experienced a decline as profit-taking persisted from the previous session, with traders interpreting the Bank of Japan’s recent meeting as an indication of a continued monetary easing policy. The Nikkei index dropped by 0.8% to 36,226 points, extending the decline from its recent peak of 36,984 points, …
Read More »Yen fell as the Bank of Japan maintained an easy monetary policy
The yen experienced a decline on Tuesday following the Bank of Japan’s decision to maintain its ultra-loose monetary policy at the conclusion of its two-day meeting, aligning with market expectations. The Japanese currency initially dropped by approximately 0.3 percent, reacting to the central bank’s decision to keep the short-term interest …
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