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Oil prices continued their ascent on Friday, poised to mark a second consecutive week of gains, buoyed by geopolitical tensions in Europe and the Middle East, concerns over dwindling supplies, and optimism surrounding global fuel demand as economies recover. Brent crude surged by 49 cents, or 0.5 percent, reaching $91.14 …

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 …

On Thursday, the Nikkei index closed higher as investors seized the opportunity to buy stocks following a recent bout of profit-taking amidst the start of the new fiscal year. The Nikkei advanced by 0.81 percent at the close, reaching 39,773.14 points, after peaking during the session with a gain of …

Japan’s Nikkei index closed higher on Tuesday, briefly surpassing the 40,000-point mark before some gains were trimmed by profit-taking and concerns about potential intervention by Japanese authorities to stabilize the yen. The Nikkei index ended Tuesday’s session up 0.1 percent at 39,838.91 points. Although the index has risen approximately 19 …

On Monday, Japan’s Nikkei index experienced a notable downturn, closing at its lowest level in two weeks, dipping below the 40,000-point mark. This decline was primarily attributed to traders opting to sell stocks to secure profits on the first day of the country’s new fiscal year. The Nikkei index recorded …

U.S. Stocks Show Mixed Results at Close; Dow Jones Industrial Average Gains 0.12% The U.S. stock market closed with mixed results on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average reaching a new all-time high, while the S&P 500 edged higher and the NASDAQ Composite index ended lower. The Dow Jones …

The European Central Bank (ECB) cannot afford to ignore the economic dangers connected to an extended period of high interest rates, according to Governing Council member Francois Villeroy de Galhau. Villeroy, on the other hand, says that the ECB ought to start cutting rates during one of its next meetings.Dual …

In today’s trading session, the Japanese Nikkei index witnessed a day of relatively subdued activity, with minor fluctuations driven by a combination of gains in chip-related stocks and declines in prominent players such as Fast Retailing and Nissan Motor. Here’s a breakdown of the key highlights from the market: Semiconductor …

Leaders of the European Union and the eurozone are cautiously hopeful about the upcoming economic recovery. The decreasing rates of inflation are the main driver of this optimism. They admitted that “economic activity is subdued in the near term” in a statement issued on Friday, but they also said that …

Japan’s Nikkei index reached an all-time high on Friday, propelled by record gains on Wall Street and a surge in automaker stocks driven by a weakening yen. The Nikkei climbed 0.18 percent to close at 40,888.43, briefly touching 41,087.75 during the session, surpassing its previous peak. This milestone comes as …