In a muted trading session on Monday, U.S. stocks took a cautious stance as the end of a positive month loomed and investors awaited key inflation metrics. By mid-morning, major indices showed marginal declines: the Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped by 0.1%, the S&P 500 edged 0.1% lower, and the NASDAQ Composite slipped by 0.1%. Despite a robust performance last...
The GBP/USD exchange rate surged to a twelve-week peak recently, riding on improved consumer confidence and a positive business outlook, despite persistent recessionary pressures. This upward movement, with the pound sterling hitting 1.2615 against the US dollar, reflects a favorable response to the latest S&P Global/CIPS data. Additionally, a sell-off in Gilts...
European equity markets, especially the German DAX, are poised with a bullish sentiment despite concerns about a potential economic slowdown in 2024. Analysts surveyed anticipate a moderate increase in European benchmarks, projecting a 4.1% rise for the pan-European STOXX 600 index and a 2.5% increase for the Euro STOXX 50 index by the end of next year. Amid...
The recent market dynamics have showcased a resurgence in the USD following signals from the Federal Reserve indicating a prolonged period of stringent interest rates despite the apparent conclusion of the rate-hike cycle. Conversely, the JPY has encountered a mixed landscape amid speculations surrounding the Bank of Japan's potential departure from negative...
Recent market analysis suggests a promising trajectory for gold prices, with expectations of a potential surge to $2,100 in late 2023 or early 2024, as highlighted by economists at TD Securities. This optimistic outlook stems from a confluence of factors, notably a projected dovish pivot by the Federal Reserve following a period of restrictive policies. Escalating...
The US dollar index (DXY) experienced a notable decline, hitting a two-month low at 103.6, following its sharpest weekly drop since July. This downward trajectory was fueled by weaker-than-expected inflation data, solidifying expectations that the Federal Reserve might refrain from raising interest rates, leading market sentiment to anticipate potential rate cuts....
The US Dollar index is currently positioned near crucial support levels, including the 38% retracement from July 2023 lows to October 2023 highs, alongside the previous descending channel trend line and support from the 50% retracement, 200-day moving average (DMA), and a potential bull flag pattern. Despite recent declines due to factors like a slightly weaker...
Cisco revised its yearly projections despite exceeding expectations in its fiscal first quarter, with a 9% stock decline afterward. The company reported adjusted EPS of $1.11 on $14.7 billion revenue, beating analyst predictions. Q2 projections are $0.82 to $0.84 EPS on $12.6B to $12.8B revenue, differing from estimates. Cisco adjusted its 2024 guidance to $3.87...
Bitcoin, the top cryptocurrency, dropped from nearly $38,000 last week to under $36,550, a 1% decrease. This happened after a month-long 30% rise, sparking talks of a positive trend. Even though it hit $35,100 today, the crypto market mostly kept its gains from the surge, hinting at possible more growth and less calmness. Last week, Bitcoin reached $37,800 due to...
OPEC, deflecting blame for the oil market crash, slightly increased its 2023 global oil demand growth forecast to 2.46 million barrels per day. The group's aggressive production cuts, aiming for $100 per barrel, face skepticism. Market bears challenge OPEC's strategy, selling consistently for three weeks. Questions persist about OPEC+ members responding with...
In the reported financial update, the FTSE 100 index experienced a slight decline of 0.11% to close at 7,401.72 on Wednesday. This drop was primarily driven by weaknesses in the financial and mining sectors but was partially offset by robust results in the retail sector. Notable companies such as National Grid, BP, Shell, Anglo American, and Fresnillo contributed...
In the U.S. stock market, investors have witnessed an impressive continuation of the longest winning streak in two years, as major indices, including the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and NASDAQ Composite, have posted modest gains. This sustained rally has been fueled by various factors, including expectations that interest rates may have reached their...
Germany, a European economic powerhouse, is facing the threat of a technical recession as its industrial production, particularly in the automotive sector, has experienced a significant decline. In September, industrial production fell by 1.4%, surpassing the projected 0.4% drop, and the third quarter saw a 2.1% decrease in total production. The automotive...
Oil prices rebounded after experiencing losses last week, primarily due to expectations of a tight supply situation for the rest of the year. This rebound was driven by key factors, including the commitment of major oil producers Saudi Arabia and Russia to maintaining production cuts until the end of the year. The decrease in the U.S. oil rig count also played a...
Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) exceeded Q3 expectations with a better-than-expected EPS and revenue. However, it saw a second consecutive quarter of declining trading volumes, causing after-hours shares to drop over 4%. In Q3, EPS was ($0.01), surpassing the consensus estimate of ($0.55). Revenue reached $674.15 million, beating the consensus estimate of $650.97 million...
Poor financial results (earnings) in certain situations can lead to a quick decline followed by a rapid rebound. Altria is a stock that operates in industries heavily affected by US taxation, such as the so-called "sin tax." This implies that people are unlikely to give up their habits during times of uncertainty; on the contrary, they may stick to them even more...
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has projected $2 billion in 2024 sales from a new chip designed to compete with Nvidia, helping their stock rebound after missing quarterly expectations. While their gaming and certain programmable chip segments faced challenges, AMD expects the MI300 chip to generate $400 million in Q4 revenue, with a 2024 sales forecast of $2...
Renewed interest in XRP is driven by three key indicators: a significant surge in real trading volume, a shift from declining to bullish market capitalization, and a consistent pattern of higher daily price lows. These positive signs point to a potential price surge, despite past challenges and legal developments surrounding XRP's CEO, Brad Garlinghouse. Investors...