Workers assemble second-generation R1 vehicles at electric auto maker Rivian’s manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois, U.S. June 21, 2024. Joel Angel Juarez | Reuters U.S. factories remained in slowdown mode in August, fueling fears about where the economy is headed, according to separate manufacturing gauges. The Institute for Supply Management monthly survey of purchasing managers
Zilch CEO Phil Belamant. Zilch British financial technology firm Zilch on Tuesday reported its first-ever month of profit, marking a key milestone for the company as it looks toward an eventual initial public offering. In a trading update, Zilch, which competes with the likes of Klarna and Block in the buy now, pay later space,
EUR/USD drops below 1.1050 as the US Dollar performs strongly ahead of the ISM US Manufacturing PMI release for August. The Fed and the ECB are expected to cut interest rates this month. This week, investors will focus on the US NFP data for August. EUR/USD falls back after failing to extend recovery above the immediate resistance
Fundamental Overview This week has been pretty boring all around as the lack of catalysts kept the price action confined in a tight range. The market is waiting for the key economic releases next week as we will get the ISM PMIs and lots of US labour market data including the NFP report. As a
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
In this article NVDA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT NVIDIA’s founder and CEO Jensen Huang delivers a keynote address on the latest innovations in AI, during a developers conference at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, on March 18, 2024. Josh Edelson | AFP | Getty Images Nvidia shares fell 4.63% in U.S.
The Japanese Yen edges higher as the government will allocate ¥989 billion to fund energy subsidies. The JPY faced challenges as weak Japanese manufacturing data fueled speculation that the BoJ might postpone further rate hikes. The US Dollar receives support from improving Treasury yields. The Japanese Yen (JPY) ended its four-day losing streak, edging higher
Fundamental Overview Gold continues to trade in a tight range as the market awaits the key catalysts this week. As a reminder, the Fed is now very focused on the labour market as Fed Chair Powell said that they will not welcome any more weakness and will do everything they can to keep it strong.
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
In this article DG DLTR Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A sign hangs above a Dollar General store in Chicago on Aug. 31, 2023. Scott Olson | Getty Images Dollar General shares tumbled Thursday after the discount retailer slashed its sales and profit guidance for the full year, suggesting its lower-income customers are struggling
EUR/USD recovers as the chances remain quite high that the Fed might have to make steep cuts to interest rates. The Euro gains support as interest rates in the Eurozone could stay higher for longer due to persistent wage inflation. EUR/USD trades marginally higher in the 1.1060s on Monday, as the Euro (EUR) strengthens against the US Dollar
Fundamental Overview This week has been pretty boring all around as the lack of catalysts kept the price action confined in a tight range. The market is waiting for the key economic releases next week as we will get the ISM PMIs and lots of US labour market data including the NFP report. As a
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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