May 5, 2025 2:38 pm
Key Moments: The S&P 500 fell 0.54% after markets opened on Monday, ending a 9-session rally. The Dow edged lower by 0.19%, and the Nasdaq Composite also struggled with a 0.78% fall. A new 100% tariff on foreign-made movies weighed heavily on entertainment stocks. Wall Street Starts Week in the Red Major US equity indices […]
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Key Moments: EUR/USD reached 1.1355 on Monday as renewed selling pressure pushed the US Dollar downwards. The US Dollar Index fell 0.52% to 99.518. Traders continued to anticipate further ECB rate cuts, while expectations surrounding a potential rate decrease by the Federal Reserve remained low. Euro Climbs as Dollar Slips on Trade Concerns and Fed […]
Read moreMay 5, 2025 10:07 am
Key Moments: Erste Group acquired 49% of Santander Bank Polska for €6.8 billion in an all-cash deal Erste Group’s stock price surged on Monday, climbing 8.16% to €63.65. The Austrian lender also purchased 50% of Santander’s Polish asset management unit for €200 million. Major Polish Banking Stake Changes Hands Austria’s Erste Group has acquired a […]
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Key Moments: The Indian Rupee gained on Monday, supported by declining oil prices and improving US-India trade prospects. The USD/INR pair dropped 0.35% to 84.1820, while the US Dollar Index retreated by 0.25%. Geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan may limit further appreciation of the Rupee. INR Boosted by External Support, Faces Geopolitical Risks The […]
Read moreMay 2, 2025 1:32 pm
Key Moments: Bitcoin reached the $97,213 mark on Friday, climbing by 0.7%. The cryptocurrency’s market dominance has risen to 64.89%. On Thursday, Bitcoin ETF inflows exceeded $422 million. Bitcoin Extends Its Lead in Crypto Markets Bitcoin enjoyed a notable rally on Friday, as the cryptocurrency hit $97,213 amid a 0.7% climb. Moreover, Bitcoin’s share of […]
Read moreMay 2, 2025 8:15 am
Key Moments: The FTSE 100 index opened 0.83% higher on Friday. Positive signals from China on US trade talks bolstered investor confidence across the UK and Europe. The DAX rose by 294.76 basis points, while the broad STOXX 600 edged 0.93% higher. Equity Markets Open Higher on Optimism Over Trade Dialogue London’s FTSE 100 climbed […]
Read moreApril 30, 2025 2:41 pm
Key Moments: Three analysts lowered their price targets for Apple (AAPL) ahead of its March earnings report. Tariff-related concerns triggered downward adjustments in future iPhone and wearable unit estimates. Apple shares slipped 1.9%, hitting $207.17. Analysts Turn Cautious on Apple Before Earnings Several analysts on Wall Street have reduced their price targets for Apple Inc […]
Read moreApril 30, 2025 1:53 pm
Key Moments: Canada’s real GDP fell by 0.2% in February, partially reversing January’s 0.4% gain. Industries relating to goods production contracted by 0.6%, driven by declines in mining and construction. In total, 12 out of Canada’s 20 industrial sectors experienced a contraction. After dipping to 1.3821 earlier on Wednesday, the USD/CAD exchange rate has stabilized […]
Read moreApril 30, 2025 9:46 am
Key Moments: The US Dollar Index advanced for a second straight session, hovering around the 99.40 threshold. Two-year yields rose 3.66%, while ten-year yields experienced a climb of 4.16%. March job openings sank, dropping to 7.19 million. Q1 GDP growth is expected to slow significantly to 0.4% YoY. Greenback Extends Strength as Bond Yields Stabilize […]
Read moreApril 30, 2025 7:09 am
Key Moments: Starbucks reported a 40% year-over-year drop in fiscal quarterly profit. Global same-store sales declined by 1% for the quarter. Shares dropped 7% in pre-market trading following the earnings release. Disappointing Quarter Weighs on Investor Sentiment Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) disappointed shareholders with its fiscal second-quarter results, pushing its stock down 7% in pre-market […]
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