Hertz, a rental company that began using Tesla automobiles in 2021, faced difficulties as a result of the electric automaker’s price reductions during the third quarter. Hertz’s Q3 earnings report was hampered by price fluctuations because profit projections were not met.As it learns to control expenses, Hertz will reduce the …
Read More »Dow futures largely flat; First Republic is taken over
Investors are absorbing the buyout of First Republic Bank at the start of a week that contains additional corporate results, a Federal Reserve policy meeting, and the eagerly anticipated monthly employment report. The Dow futures contract was up barely 3 points at 10:45 GMT, the S&P 500 futures were mostly …
Read More »Dollar is rising after its recent losses, with anticipation of interest rate decisions
The dollar rose on Monday to stabilize its price after the recent losses it suffered a week ago when investors await the Bank of Japan meeting and the issuance of the latest data before the decisions of the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank on interest rates in early …
Read More »Dollar is recovering, supported by rising bond yields
The dollar stabilized on Wednesday after swinging amid bond market volatility in previous sessions, as investors focused on US economic indicators, Federal Reserve comments and corporate earnings in search of clues to the path of interest rates. The dollar index, which measures the performance of the US currency against six …
Read More »Dollar rose with the increase in expectations of raising interest rates
The dollar rose on Monday and hit a one-month high against the yen after strong US retail sales and impressive earnings from Wall Street banks increased market expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates in May. Data released on Friday showed that so-called core retail sales, which exclude …
Read More »Dollar is losing strength with the expectation that the US interest rate hike will end soon
The dollar fell to near a two-month low against major currencies on Friday, while the euro hovered near a one-year high, as dealers’ expectations of an imminent end to the US interest rate hike cycle increased amid signs of slowing inflation. Data from the US Labor Department on Thursday showed …
Read More »Forex: Dollar is falling ahead of the release of US inflation data
The dollar fell on Wednesday ahead of the closely watched inflation reading later in the day that will provide more clues on the path of Federal Reserve policy on interest rates. After announcing strong jobs data in the US last week, eyes are now focused on the inflation report and …
Read More »Dow futures rise 35 pts; caution ahead of key inflation data
Investor caution ahead of the release of significant inflation data and the minutes from the most recent Federal Reserve meeting is expected to prevent U.S. stocks from opening Tuesday’s trading session slightly higher. At 11:00 GMT, the Nasdaq 100 futures were up 20 points, or 0.2%, the S&P 500 futures …
Read More »Forex: Dollar dips as European markets return from break
On Tuesday, traders shifted their focus to U.S. inflation data due on Wednesday in search of clues as to how near U.S. rates are to peaking, and the dollar gave back the gains made the day before against the euro and the pound. As most European markets opened following the …
Read More »Dow futures largely flat; caution ahead of Friday’s payrolls data
In anticipation of the release of the much anticipated official employment data, investors remain hesitant about the state of the American economy and expect U.S. equities to begin Thursday with little change. At 11:00 GMT, the Nasdaq 100 Futures fell 35 points or 0.3%, the S&P 500 Futures traded 2 …
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