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European stocks showed modest performance at the start of trading on Wednesday, with the momentum that drove the market higher at the end of the previous year starting to wane. Investors are eagerly awaiting key indicators that could shape global monetary policy. As of 08:10 GMT, the European STOXX 600 …

On Tuesday, Europe’s benchmark stock index reached its highest level in nearly two years, driven by optimistic expectations among investors at the beginning of 2024 that major central banks are likely to adopt interest rate cuts. Energy sector stocks led the gains in the European STOXX 600 index, which rose …

European stocks showcased a positive trajectory on Thursday, led by gains in mining and insurance companies. The market outlook remained optimistic as the year neared its end, buoyed by expectations that major global central banks would potentially reduce borrowing costs in the coming year. Market Overview: The STOXX 600 index …

European shares experienced a modest increase on Wednesday, driven by a rise in mining shares fueled by strong Chinese data. Additionally, technology stocks received a boost from Wall Street’s optimistic outlook, fueled by expectations that the Federal Reserve might initiate interest rate cuts in March. Market Overview:The European STOXX 600 …

The USD/JPY pair surged to 142.60 on Friday, boosted by the Japanese Yen’s expected 2.5% increase in the National Consumer Price Index (CPI). However, the Bank of Japan remains uncertain about the future of Japanese inflation, as it remains firmly entrenched in hyper-easy monetary policy with negative interest rates, and …

At the start of trading on Friday, European stocks took a hit, primarily due to a decline in the shares of technology and sportswear companies. Investors are carefully weighing the potential impact of global trade disruptions following attacks in the Red Sea. Additionally, they await the release of crucial inflation …

The Japanese Yen has seen a rebound ahead of the weekend, with the pair gaining strength against the US Dollar after Tokyo inflation data increased expectations that the Bank of Japan will tighten its monetary policy. The release of Tokyo CPI ex Fresh Food data in October saw the Yen …

Inflation in the US is expected to moderate in September. In an otherwise quiet week for economic data releases, everyone’s attention will be focused on U.S. inflation figures. In September, CPI growth may have appeared a little better; economists anticipate a deceleration to a 3.5% year-over-year pace from 3.7% in …

The US dollar’s rally and the drop in equity prices continue to be in the spotlight. The New Zealand NZD Business Confidence survey and Australian retail sales are two important readings to be watched during the Asian session. Later, attention will turn to Spain’s and Germany’s early September inflation data. …

US stocks opened higher after the release of inflation data by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, showing prices rose 3.2% in July from a year ago, marking the first increase after 12 months of steady declines. Overall inflation has dropped from last summer’s peak of 9.1%. The 10-year Treasury rose …