The US dollar hit multi-month lows on Wednesday, while the Japanese yen strengthened sharply, and sterling rose to a one-year high after better-than-expected UK inflation figures. Dollar loses ground The dollar retreated on Wednesday on confidence that the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates in September to support and boost the slowing economy. US […]
Bank of America Beats Forecasts with Strong Investment Banking Performance
Bank of America said Tuesday that revenue and earnings in the second quarter beat estimates, supported by higher fees in both investment banking and asset management. Bank of America reported: The bank said profit fell 6.9% compared to the same period last year, to $6.9 billion, or $0.83 per stock, as net interest income declined […]
SEC Publishes Final Instructions for Launching Ether ETFs
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued final instructions to asset managers preparing to launch ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs). According to Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas, the Commission ordered issuers to file their final S-1 forms by July 16, with the aim of launching the new funds on July 23. The final forms were […]
US stock markets rise on rate cuts, bank and retail sales data to be released
U.S. stock futures rose on Tuesday, extending the session’s gains amid rising optimism about possible interest rate cuts, while bets that Donald Trump will secure a second term also increased. Powell expects lower inflation, boosting rate cut bets Wall Street’s major indices closed higher on Monday, supported by optimism about the possibility of future interest […]
Dollar rallies on Trump’s rise; ECB meeting nears
The US dollar edged higher in early European trading on Tuesday, rebounding from one-month lows, as traders digested the increased likelihood that former President Donald Trump will return to the White House and the possibility that the Federal Reserve will begin cutting interest rates by September. Dollar seeks Trump’s strength The dollar rose after a […]
Bitcoin ETFs experience the biggest inflows in a month in the midst of a positive streak
US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are showing signs of recovery despite ongoing price turmoil in the cryptocurrency market. The 11 ETFs with direct exposure to Bitcoin in the United States experienced their third straight session of daily net equity inflows of about USD 216 million on Tuesday, after seeing the largest inflow in a […]
US stocks rise ahead of Powell’s second day of remarks
US stocks rose slightly on Wednesday, managing to stabilise after new record highs before hearing more comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite made new all-time highs on Tuesday, even though their pace of gains appeared to slow considerably. Gains were also largely driven by technology stocks, […]
Dollar steady awaiting Powell Mark II; euro on watch for French politics
The US dollar stabilized in early European trading on Wednesday, hovering near a three-week low after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s first of two speeches on Capitol Hill, while the euro steadied amid ongoing political uncertainty in France. Dollar Awaits Powell’s Second Speech The dollar traded in a tight range on Wednesday after hearing Jerome […]
Powell Refrains From Giving A Timetable For Rate Cuts In Senate Appearance
In testimony before the Senate Banking Committee, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell kept the Fed’s options open regarding when the central bank will cut interest rates, something markets believe will likely happen in September. He told senators that he does not expect a hike to be the next step, but declined to give a timetable for […]
Trump and GOP to Curb Cryptocurrency Restrictions
While not listed as a top priority, the Republican National Committee adopted a platform that aims to support digital innovation. Former President Donald Trump’s Republican Party has officially taken on a platform that will support innovation in cryptocurrencies, according to a document released Monday by the Republican National Committee. The platform lays out the party’s priorities as presumptive presidential […]