The U.S. stock market ended on a positive note, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq posting significant gains, marking their biggest weekly percentage gains of the year. The worries of an economic downturn have eased, and investors are now eagerly anticipating the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium next week. The recent sell-off, triggered by weak
Silver prices have always been volatile and subject to fluctuations due to a variety of factors. The price of silver not only depends on its demand as a precious metal but also on global economic and geopolitical conditions. The price of silver can move significantly in a short period of time, making it a challenging
Klarna, the financial technology firm best known for its buy now, pay later loans, is now expanding its offerings to include a checking account-like product and a cashback feature. This strategic move is aimed at disrupting the traditional retail banking sector and urging customers to shift their spending and saving habits to the Klarna platform.
The recent struggle for crude oil prices to clear the $80.00 resistance zone has been evident in the market. Despite the recovery above the $78.00 and $78.80 levels, prices faced a downward pressure after spiking above $80.00. Analyzing the 4-hour chart of XTI/USD, it is evident that the price initiated a fresh decline from the
Warren Buffet recently made headlines when it was revealed in a regulatory filing that he owns the exact same number of shares in Apple as he does in Coca-Cola. This observation has left many of his followers speculating whether this is a coincidence or a strategic move on Buffett’s part. The equal 400 million share
In July 2024, inflation in the United States dipped below 3%, marking the first time it had fallen below this level in over three years. This decline in inflation has been attributed to various factors, with some areas of the economy experiencing disinflation, where prices are still increasing but at a slower rate, and others
The current market trend seems to be shifting its attention towards growth-related macro data rather than inflation risks. This shift in focus can have significant implications for the Nasdaq 100 and other benchmark US stock indices. The fear of a recession or hard-landing scenario seems to be looming over the market, especially with concerns about
Gold prices experienced a rebound after a post-CPI selloff, with the US Dollar Index playing a significant role in the recovery. The article delves into the factors influencing the movement of gold prices and the potential challenges faced by the US Dollar Index in the near future. The article highlights the unexpected selloff in gold
Asian stocks have shown firmness in their performance on Thursday, with gains in regional equities following the positive momentum on Wall Street. Japan’s Nikkei rose by 0.5%, Australia’s stock benchmark was up by 0.1%, and China’s blue chips added 0.4%. However, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng experienced a slight decline of 0.3%. The optimistic trend in
The US Retail Sales data has significantly impacted the market sentiment, especially in relation to the US CPI Report and the Fed rate path. Chief Economist Parker Ross highlighted the resurgence of core services inflation in July, signaling a bounce back from previous lows. This shift has brought attention to the US labor market data
The AUD/JPY cross has gained momentum near 97.55 in Thursday’s Asian session, rising 0.36% on the day. The improved Chinese July Retail Sales data has provided support to the Australian Dollar. Data released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China showed that Retail Sales rose by 2.7% YoY in July, exceeding market expectations. This
The USD Index (DXY) showed a pattern of sustained selling pressure, leading to a subdued price action in the market. This decline was further reinforced by the release of July’s CPI data, indicating a downward trend in US inflation rates. As a result, the DXY dropped to multi-day lows around 102.30. On the other hand,