U.S. stock index futures inched slightly higher on Monday, taking a breather after last week’s strong rally as investors looked ahead to pivotal inflation readings due later in the week.At 06:00 ET (10:00 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were up 105 points, or 0.2%, S&P 500 Futures rose 6 points, or 0.1%, and Nasdaq 100 Futures […]
The U.S. dollar traded mostly steady on Monday, as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of several key events this week — notably the July U.S. CPI release, the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, and the approaching deadline for a U.S.–China tariff agreement. At 04:05 ET (08:05 GMT), the […]
EUR/USD edged higher on Monday, recovering from last session’s losses to trade around 1.1650. The move was supported by renewed strength in the Euro, fueled by expectations that the European Central Bank (ECB) could pause its easing cycle in September. Market sentiment toward the Euro also improved amid hopes that the Ukraine-Russia conflict could be […]
Free float is a key financial metric that refers to the portion of a company’s outstanding shares available for public trading on the stock market. It excludes restricted shares held by company insiders—such as founders, executives, or strategic investors—which are not typically traded. As such, free float plays a critical role in evaluating a company’s […]
Key Points to Watch Out For: Advanced Micro Devices (AMD): under pressure despite in-line results AMD fell 4.5% in premarket trading after posting adjusted earnings in line with estimates and revenue slightly above consensus. Investors viewed the report as lacking catalysts to sustain momentum in the semiconductor sector. Snap (SNAP): sharp drop after operating loss […]
U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Wednesday, recovering from the prior session’s weakness as investors assessed additional corporate earnings and weaker-than-expected economic data. At 05:45 ET (09:45 GMT), Dow Jones futures rose 145 points (0.3%), S&P 500 futures gained 15 points (0.2%), and Nasdaq 100 futures advanced 17 points (0.1%). Major indices declined on […]
The U.S. dollar traded within a narrow range on Wednesday as investors focused on President Donald Trump’s upcoming nomination to fill a vacancy on the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors. At 03:50 ET (07:50 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against six major currencies, slipped 0.1% to 98.527. Trading remained subdued following […]
The EUR/USD remained stable around 1.1573 on Wednesday as traders assessed the latest US employment figures and awaited additional economic releases. Mixed HCOB Flash PMI readings from the Eurozone failed to lift the Euro against the Dollar. During the session, reports surfaced that President Donald Trump considered nominating Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to fill the […]
U.S. banks that deny services to cryptocurrency-related businesses may soon face regulatory consequences, as former President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to sign an executive order addressing “debanking” practices. According to The Wall Street Journal, the draft order aims to prohibit financial institutions from closing accounts based on ideological or political considerations—a move positioned to […]
On Monday, August 4, global equity markets recorded moderate gains in what was otherwise a quiet trading session, marked by limited macroeconomic data and corporate news. Major Western indices partially recovered losses from the previous three sessions—particularly those from Friday—supported by strength in the banking sector. In the United Kingdom, several banks rallied after avoiding […]
