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It looks like the bump higher during month-end last week was just that. Equities are starting to feel nervous again, with concerns surrounding Nvidia and tech resurfacing. It was brushed aside briefly after the earnings last week but added worries about global growth is perhaps also piling on top of things. The S&P 500 fell

Oil prices fell on Wednesday, extending the previous day’s more than 4% plunge, on expectations the political dispute that has halted Libyan exports may be resolved and concerns over lower global demand growth. Brent crude futures for November fell 28 cents, or 0.4%, to $73.47 at 0052 GMT after dropping 4.9% in the previous session.

Risk aversion swept across US markets overnight, with the selloff extending into Asian trading, driven by renewed fears of a recession. Weak US manufacturing data brought economic concerns back into focus, leading to a sharp 600-point drop in DOW and a more than 3.2% plunge in NASDAQ. The negative sentiment spread broadly across asset classes,

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Oil prices dropped more than 3% on Tuesday after Bloomberg News reported that a deal was imminent to resolve a dispute that has halted Libyan production and exports, pushing prices to their lowest since around the beginning of the year. The news of more crude supply possibly returning to the market came as prices had

Yen staged a notable rebound today, joined by Dollar and Swiss Franc. In contrast, Australian Dollar is leading losses among commodity currencies. Risk-off mood appears to be taking hold, which is also evident in US futures, which point to a lower open as American markets return from the Labor Day holiday. Market participants seem to

The dollar is keeping in a decent spot to start the day, with risk sentiment a little more sluggish to start the month. S&P 500 futures are down 0.2% and Nasdaq futures down 0.4% currently. But it’s stilly early in the week, with plenty of US data to work through. USD/JPY continues to bask in

Brent oil prices slid in Asian trade on Tuesday as concern about a sluggish economy in China bringing down demand outweighed the impact of a blockade of oil production facilities in Libya. Brent crude futures were down 37 cents, or 0.48%, to $77.15 a barrel by 0156 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude, which did

Dollar is trading with a slightly firm tone this week, though overall forex market activity has been relatively subdued. It’s worth noting that last month’s sharp selloff in US stocks was actually started with disappointing ISM manufacturing data, which was then exacerbated by the non-farm payrolls report. Given this backdrop, today’s release could trigger volatility

PMI falls to 48.5, lowest since August 2022 New orders and production decline accelerates Cost inflation hits 21-month high, driven by raw material shortages and peso depreciation Job shedding continues for fourth straight month Employment decreased for the fourth month Export sales saw a substantial drop, particularly from US customers The Mexican manufacturing sector took

Gold October futures contracts at MCX opened flat on Monday at Rs 71,500 per 10 gram, which is down by 0.16% or Rs 111 while silver December futures contracts were trading at Rs 84,190/kg, down by 1.2% or Rs 1,020. On Friday, gold and silver settled on a weaker note in the domestic and international

In relatively quiet market environment, Japanese Yen is coming under increasing pressure, with notable selloff driven by rising benchmark yields in the US and Europe. With major European stock indexes largely flat and the US and Canadian markets closed for a holiday, the Yen’s decline has gained momentum. Several Yen crosses have broken near term

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Gold prices were flat on Monday, after falling 1% in the previous session, with U.S. inflation data suggested that the Federal Reserve was more likely to go for a smaller-than-expected interest rate cut this month. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold was flat at $2,502.89 per ounce, as of 0015 GMT after hitting a session low of

UPCOMING EVENTS: Monday: US/Canada Holiday, China Caixin Manufacturing PMI, Swiss Manufacturing PMI. Tuesday: Swiss CPI, Swiss Q2 GDP, Canada Manufacturing PMI, US ISM Manufacturing PMI. Wednesday: Australia Q2 GDP, China Caixin Services PMI, Eurozone PPI, BoC Policy Decision, US Job Openings, Fed Beige Book. Thursday: Japan Average Cash Earnings, Swiss Unemployment Rate, Eurozone Retail Sales,

Gold October futures contracts at MCX opened flat on Wednesday at Rs 72,040 per 10 gram, which is down by 0.11% or Rs 82 while silver September futures contracts were trading at Rs 85,330/kg, down by 0.38% or Rs 328. In this week, the prices of gold have gained Rs 300/10 gm while silver has

SPX daily chart There was no lack of drama in the final day of equity trading in what was a wild ride in August. The S&P 500 opened strongly and then gave it all back to trade in negative territory at midday. However some steady bids emerged in the afternoon before a massive wave of

Oil prices held mostly steady on Thursday as a smaller-than-expected draw in U.S. crude inventories and continued worries over China demand countered supply disruptions out of Libya. Brent crude futures were down 1 cent, or 0.01%, at $78.64 a barrel at 0043 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up 8 cents, or