GBP/USD slid below 1.2860 on Thursday as GBP softens. Markets see roughly-even odds of a BoE rate cut. Lopsided US data bolstered the Greenback slightly, adding to Cable losses. GBP/USD floundered on Thursday, chalking in a third straight trading day in the red and declining below 1.2860 as market expectations of a Bank of England
The EURUSD has had an up and down today, while the stock market gyrates. The moves lower were able to get below the 38.2% of the move up from the June low to the July high. That level comes in at 1.08394. The price also fell below that retracement level yesterday, but snapped back to
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Gold August futures along with silver September futures contracts opened flat on Thursday as the former opened down by 0.06% or Rs 42 at Rs 68,910 per 10 gram while the latter opened down by 0.19% or Rs 164 at Rs 84,730 per kilogram. The yellow metal has fallen by Rs 4,000/10 gm in this
Dollar rises modestly in early US trading following stronger-than-expected Q2 GDP data. The robust performance overshadowed the mixed durable goods orders data, instilling some optimism in the market. Despite this, overall market reactions remain subdued. US futures point to a flat open, suggesting a degree of stabilization following yesterday’s sharp selloff. Additionally, 10-year yield has
Economic activity in the U.S. was considerably stronger than expected during the second quarter, boosted by a strong consumer, government spending and a sizeable inventory build, according to an initial estimate Thursday from the Commerce Department. Real gross domestic product, a measure of all the goods and services produced during the April-through-June period, increased at
In this article HAS Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Hasbro board games are seen for sale at a Target store on December 12, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Toy company Hasbro beat Wall Street expectations for the second-quarter on Thursday, thanks in part to growth in its digital gaming segment.
The United States Gross Domestic Product is seen expanding at an annualized rate of 2% in Q2. The current resilience of the US economy bolsters the case for a soft landing. Markets expect the US Federal Reserve to start its easing cycle in September. The US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) will publish the first
NASDAQ bounces off 38.2% and fills a gap The NASDAQ index move down to a low of 17352.93. In a prior post I outlined the area as a target level. The level corresponds with the 38.2% retracement of the move-up from the May low. That level comes in at 17353.82. It also corresponds roughly with
The trend is your friend in trading this week. In FX, the Japanese yen has been the outright leader with the antipodean currencies struggling. The former owes to exhaustion on the part of buyers but also arguably some anticipation flows ahead of the BOJ next week. USD/JPY has taken quite the tumble since Japan intervened
Oil prices eased on Thursday as concerns over weak demand in China, the world’s largest crude importer, and expectations of a nearing ceasefire deal in the Middle East overcame gains in the previous session after draws in U.S. inventories. Brent crude futures for September fell 38 cents, or 0.5%, to $81.33 a barrel by 0129
Yen’s rally accelerates again in Asian session today, driven by stronger-than-expected PMI services data, which bolsters the argument for a BoJ rate hike next week. While opinions vary on the exact timing of the rate move, with some economists forecasting a move in September or October, all would agree that an early hike this month
Pedestrians walk along Wall Street near the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Alex Kent | Bloomberg | Getty Images Wall Street’s favorite recession signal started flashing red in 2022 and hasn’t stopped — and thus far has been wrong every step of the way. The yield
Ford Motor on Wednesday reported a disappointing second quarter, missing earnings expectations by a wide margin as higher warranty costs ate into profits. We’re downgrading the automaker and sending its stock back to the penalty box in response to the reemergence of these quality problems. Automotive revenue increased 6% year over year, to $47.8 billion,
The Dow Jones shed over 500 points in the midweek market session. Investors balked after US PMIs came in firmly mixed and key earnings missed. US Manufacturing set to slow further, but Services PMIs expanded. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) fell over 500 points on Wednesday after US Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) figures came
High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates additional risk and loss exposure. Before you decide to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, experience level, and risk tolerance. You could lose some or all your initial investment; do not
High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates additional risk and loss exposure. Before you decide to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, experience level, and risk tolerance. You could lose some or all your initial investment; do not
Gold August futures and silver September futures on MCX opened flat today after experiencing sharp declines yesterday post a cut in the custom duty announced in the Union budget. The former opened 0.38% or Rs 262 higher at Rs 68,772 per 10 gram while the latter was up by 0.38% or Rs 321 at Rs