The EUR/USD started the week with further gains, trading near 1.0520. This rise could suggest a weakening U.S. dollar, driven by soft U.S. Treasury yields ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision scheduled for Wednesday. The Fed is widely expected to announce a 25 basis point rate cut at its final monetary policy meeting […]
Fundamental Analysis: A Key to Smarter Trading Decisions
Fundamental analysis, a cornerstone of trading strategies, extends beyond its traditional association with stock markets. It’s a powerful tool for navigating currency trading, CFD trading, and even short-term strategies. By analyzing financial and economic indicators, traders gain deeper insights into asset values and market movements. This approach empowers investors to uncover hidden opportunities, manage volatility […]
Microsoft Rejects Bitcoin: Shareholders Decline Proposal to Allocate Cryptocurrency to Treasury
Microsoft is not ready to incorporate Bitcoin into its corporate treasury, as shareholders voted against a proposal influenced by Michael Saylor’s recommendations and the success of his company, MicroStrategy. The tech giant, best known for its Windows operating system, has opted not to invest in Bitcoin. During a shareholder meeting on Tuesday, Microsoft’s partners voted […]
Today’s Stocks to Watch: Oracle and Sony
Key Points To Watch Out For: General Motors (GM): Cancellation of Robotaxi Program Boosts Shares General Motors announced the cancellation of its Cruise robotaxi program after nearly a decade of development and a $10 billion investment. This decision led to a pre-market rise of more than 1% in GM shares as the company redirects resources […]
U.S. Stock Index Prices Little Changed Before the Release of Key CPI Data
U.S. stock index futures showed little movement on Wednesday, stabilizing after a downbeat session on Wall Street. Investors remained cautious ahead of the release of key inflation data that could provide insights into the Federal Reserve’s interest rate trajectory. Wall Street indexes ended Tuesday lower, weighed down by continued weakness in technology stocks following disappointing […]
Dollar Rises in View of CPI, Euro and Yuan Depreciate
The U.S. dollar strengthened on Wednesday, driven by anticipation of the November consumer inflation report. This pressure weighed on the euro and British pound, while the Chinese yuan retreated following reports that Beijing is considering measures to weaken its currency. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six other major currencies, […]
Daily Technical Analysis: EUR/USD Returns to 1.05 Level Amid U.S. CPI Inflation and ECB Interest Rate Meeting
The EUR/USD pair lost nearly 0.2% on Tuesday, marking its third consecutive day of declines and testing the critical 1.0500 level as the euro’s short-term bullish recovery wanes. The pair has shifted to a more cautious stance ahead of Wednesday’s release of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the European Central Bank’s (ECB) upcoming interest […]
Today’s Stocks to Watch: Oracle and Sony
Key Points To Watch Out For: Oracle (ORCL): Earnings Miss Expectations Oracle, the cloud software company, reported adjusted quarterly earnings that fell below analysts’ estimates. This caused its shares to drop more than 8% in pre-market trading, highlighting ongoing challenges within its core business segment. HealthEquity (HQY): Weak Forecasts Drag Shares HealthEquity, a firm specializing […]
U.S. Stock Markets Weaken, Oracle Declines Ahead of CPI Data
U.S. stock index futures traded within narrow ranges on Tuesday, stabilizing after a sharp pullback in technology stocks drove Wall Street away from its all-time highs. Investors are turning their attention to upcoming inflation data for further clues on the Federal Reserve’s next moves. Losses in the technology sector weighed on Monday’s trading, with the […]
Dollar Rises on CPI Expectations, Euro Awaits ECB Meeting
he U.S. dollar edged higher on Tuesday, trading within tight ranges ahead of the highly anticipated November consumer inflation report, while the euro weakened slightly in anticipation of the European Central Bank’s upcoming meeting. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six other currencies, was up 0.2%, trading at 105.995. CPI […]