May 12, 2025 8:01 am
Key Moments: The S&P/ASX 200 closed practically flat on Monday, inching up 0.03% to finish at 8,233.5. Healthcare stocks dropped to a level not seen since April. Mining equities advanced 0.9%, supported by stronger iron ore prices. Optimism over trade discussions between the US and China further bolstered market confidence. Uneven Sector Performance Keeps Index […]
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Key Moments: Canada’s unemployment rate increased to 6.9% in April, exceeding expectations of 6.8%. Net job creation totaled 7.4K in April, rebounding from a 32.6K decline in March. The USD/CAD pair is trading around the 1.3920 mark on Friday, while the US Dollar Index remains above 100. Labor Market Overview According to data published by […]
Read moreMay 9, 2025 12:31 pm
Key Moments: The FTSE 100 rose 0.46% on Friday, building on recent momentum. BP PLC surged over 4% following reports of takeover interest from major energy competitors. International Consolidated Airlines gained around 2% after announcing better-than-expected Q1 results and reaffirming its 2025 outlook. Trade Talk Optimism Boosts Markets UK equity markets saw gains on Friday […]
Read moreMay 9, 2025 8:35 am
Key Moments: AUD/JPY pulled back below 93.00 on Friday. March saw household spending climb 2.1% year-over-year, aiding the yen. The pair’s downward momentum was mitigated by robust Chinese trade data. Yen Strengthens as Household Spending Jumps The Japanese yen appreciated against the Australian dollar on Friday, pushing the AUD/JPY pair down to 92.96. The move […]
Read moreMay 8, 2025 2:02 pm
Key Moments: Coinbase has agreed to acquire Deribit in a $2.9 billion deal combining cash and stock. Coinbase aims to strengthen its global reach in the crypto derivatives space. The crypto giant’s shares rose sharply following the disclosure, jumping 5.63% on Thursday. Coinbase Sets Sights on Offshore Derivatives Expansion Coinbase Global has agreed to purchase […]
Read moreMay 8, 2025 11:22 am
Key Moments: The Indian rupee dropped by 1% against the US dollar on Thursday. An earlier USD/INR surge saw the rate climb past 85.7900, marking the rupee’s steepest drop in years. Military escalations between India and Pakistan, including drone strikes and retaliatory artillery exchanges, triggered a flight from Indian assets. The US Dollar Index has […]
Read moreMay 8, 2025 9:47 am
Key Moments: The Pakistan Stock Exchange closed for one hour on Thursday due to overwhelming negative sentiment. The sell-off resumed upon its reopening, with Pakistan’s benchmark KSE 100 shedding around 8.400 basis points, while the KSE 30 plummeted by more than 7%. Pakistan’s military reported downing 12 drones from India after cross-border airstrikes Market Disruption […]
Read moreMay 7, 2025 2:19 pm
Key Moments: CrowdStrike disclosed it will reduce its global workforce by 5%, eliminating approximately 500 roles. The company attributed the layoffs to productivity gains driven by artificial intelligence. Estimated restructuring charges range from $36 million to $53 million, spanning the first two quarters of fiscal 2026. CrowdStrike’s shares fell over 5% on Wednesday. Strategic Workforce […]
Read moreMay 7, 2025 9:22 am
Key Moments: Revolve Group’s shares fell 10.77% in after-hours trading following a revenue miss. Revenue hit $296.71 million, below the analyst consensus of $297.56 million. Q1 adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.16. Full-year 2025 gross margin guidance now stands at 50.0-52.0%, down from prior estimates of 52.4-52.9%. Revenue Disappointment Weighs on Investor Sentiment […]
Read moreMay 7, 2025 6:48 am
Key Moments: USD/JPY climbed 0.44% on Wednesday, reaching 143.04. The US Dollar Index stayed above the 99.300 mark. Market enthusiasm improved on news that trade discussions between the US and China will take place in Switzerland later this week. Yen Weakens as Risk Sentiment Rises The USD/JPY pair gained traction on Wednesday, with the greenback […]
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