Wall Street stocks surged on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average reaching a new all-time high for the second consecutive day. This increase was attributed to positive U.S. economic data that hinted at a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September. The news led to a rise in consumer spending in
Warren Buffett, acclaimed as the “Oracle of Omaha,” celebrated his 94th birthday with Berkshire Hathaway reaching new milestones in its market capitalization. The company’s shares surpassed $700,000 apiece, making it the first non-technology firm to achieve a $1 trillion market capitalization. Howard Marks, a respected investor and friend of Buffett, attributes the success of Berkshire
Gold has continued to display a firm tone, remaining near its all-time high on Friday as it awaits the release of US PCE data later today for potential fresh signals. The metal has been well supported by strong demand, serving as a safe haven asset and witnessing large purchases by central banks. Geopolitical tensions and
The EUR/USD pair has shown signs of strength, hovering near 1.1080 in the early Asian session. This can be attributed to the fact that US GDP exceeded expectations in the second quarter. With a growth rate of 3.0%, the US economy is performing well, which could dampen hopes for a larger rate cut by the
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The euro has recently faced resistance at the 1.1200 level, resulting in a correction down to 1.1100. This correction has established a range-bound trading pattern between 1.1200 and 1.1090. If the price breaks below 1.1090, we could see a downward correction towards 1.1050-1.0980. Conversely, if the price consolidates above 1.1200, there is potential for the
China’s recent decision to open investigations into imported dairy products from the European Union has led to increased tensions between the two economic blocs. This move comes shortly after Brussels revealed its revised draft decision regarding tariffs on electric vehicles manufactured in China. The probe into EU dairy imports is just one of the many
The White House announced that President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to have a phone call in the coming weeks. This announcement comes as U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan visits Beijing to meet with China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi. Both sides also mentioned that their military leaders would have a
The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) gained momentum in Thursday’s early Asian session, reaching as high as 0.6280 against the US Dollar (USD). This increase of 0.57% on the day was largely attributed to New Zealand’s business confidence soaring to its highest level in a decade. According to the recent ANZ Business Outlook Survey, the headline
The Indian Rupee (INR) has been facing pressure in recent trading sessions, with sellers entering the market during the early Asian session on Wednesday. This downward movement can be attributed to the weakening of Asian currencies and increased demand for the US Dollar (USD) from importers. However, despite these challenges, positive developments in the domestic
In recent trading sessions, NZD/USD has surged beyond key resistance levels, hitting highs above 0.6120. This surge has been accompanied by a major bullish trend line forming with support at 0.6120 on the 4-hour chart. At the same time, Gold has entered a consolidation phase and could potentially climb above $2,525. Meanwhile, EUR/USD and GBP/USD
The U.S. dollar has been struggling to maintain its strength against a basket of peers, hovering near its lowest point in more than a year. With sterling reaching multi-year highs, the focus is on the potential size of the anticipated U.S. interest rate cut next month. This uncertainty is reflected in the market’s movements, particularly