The US Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS) stated on Tuesday that inflation, as measured by the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), increased to 3.2% on an annual basis in February from 3.1% in January. Annual Core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy costs, rose 3.8% during the …
Read More »European Shares Rise on Strong Earnings Amidst Awaited U.S. Inflation Data
Market Optimism Supported by Corporate Performance European shares commenced trading on a positive note on Tuesday, buoyed by robust corporate earnings, while investors remained attentive to forthcoming U.S. inflation data for insights into the Federal Reserve’s stance on interest rate adjustments. STOXX 600 Approaches Record High The pan-European STOXX 600 …
Read More »Gold Prices Retreat from Record Highs Ahead of Key U.S. Inflation Data
Traders Take Profits Amid Anticipation of Interest Rate Factors Gold prices experienced a decline in Asian trade on Tuesday, stepping back from recent record highs as traders locked in profits ahead of the release of key U.S. inflation data. The anticipated CPI figures are expected to significantly influence the trajectory …
Read More »Gold holds recent gains as focus shifts to US Inflation data
Gold price clings to all-time highs and awaits US Inflation data for further action. The US CPI data will indicate whether the Fed gets confident that price stability is ensured. The US NFP report keeps hopes of a Fed rate cut in June alive.Gold price (XAU/USD) rally hit a pause …
Read More »European Stocks Extend Losses Amid Global Market Weakness
Continued Decline Mirrors Asian and Wall Street Trends European stock markets sustained losses on Monday, echoing the downward trajectory witnessed in Asian markets overnight and fueled by Friday’s downturn on Wall Street. The impending release of pivotal U.S. inflation data added to the prevailing apprehension among investors. European Indices Under …
Read More »Financial Markets’ Weekly Recap: Gold gets brighter at historical levels as markets await key data
Last week witnessed several important events and movements in terms of their impact on overall trading transactions. The week closed with a sharp decline in the US dollar in addition to weak performance of risk-linked assets amid mixed risk appetite due to the growing importance of the statements and data …
Read More »European Stocks Open Steady Amid Caution Ahead of Key Economic Data
European stocks commenced Friday’s trading session with a muted performance as a surge in energy stocks countered cautious investor sentiment ahead of pivotal economic data releases from both the euro zone and the United States. STOXX 600 Holds Steady The European STOXX 600 index remained stable as of 0816 GMT, …
Read More »ECB Press Conference: Lagarde speaks on outlook after leaving key rates unchanged
As Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), addresses the media regarding the ECB’s decision to maintain key interest rates unchanged in March, she emphasizes the rationale behind the decision and responds to queries from the press. Lagarde begins by outlining the ECB’s assessment of the current economic …
Read More »European stocks fell ahead of ECB interest rate decision
On Thursday, European shares experienced a decline as investors exercised caution ahead of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) interest rate decision. However, Virgin Money shares saw an upsurge following expressions of interest from Britain’s National Building Society regarding a potential acquisition. As of 0815 GMT, the European STOXX 600 index …
Read More »European Stocks Find Stability Ahead of Key Economic Data and Powell’s Testimony
In early trading on Wednesday, European stocks stabilized, with positive gains offsetting losses, ahead of the release of key economic data for the euro zone and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s testimony before Congress. The European STOXX 600 index remained steady at 0809 GMT, showing signs of stability. The basic …
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