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11.08.2024

Oil retains last week's gains supported by Middle East tensions and economic data

Oil prices held steady in early Asian trading Monday, retaining most of last week's 3% gains, bolstered by geopolitical tensions and improved economic data.

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05.08.2024

Dollar recovers ground, yen steadies as currency market frenzy eases

The dollar recuperated some of its losses against most major counterparts on Tuesday, with the Japanese yen stabilizing near its 7-month peak against the U.S. currency. This came after a period of significant moves reversed somewhat, bringing a sense of calm back to the markets.

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30.07.2024

Stocks Making Significant Moves Post-Market: Apple, Amazon, Intel, Snap, and More

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in extended trading.

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25.07.2024

Donald Trump wants a weaker dollar. What are his options?

In September 1985, eight months into Ronald Reagan's second term as America's 40th president, finance ministers and central bankers from the U.S., Britain, France, Japan, and West Germany gathered at the Plaza Hotel in New York.

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19.07.2024

Dollar set to achieve weekly gain as traders assess U.S. rates, yen fluctuates

The dollar was stable and ready to end a two-week losing streak on Friday as U.S. labor and manufacturing data left traders speculating on when and by how much the Federal Reserve might cut rates this year.

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15.07.2024

China's Economic Growth Slows Amid Weak Retail Spending

China’s economic growth has slowed more than expected, with weak retail spending emerging as a significant drag on the world’s second-largest economy. The latest data intensifies pressure on Beijing to take decisive measures to boost consumer confidence and stabilize the economy.

inflation-jobs-fed

10.07.2024

The US Economy Faces a New Threat: Rising Unemployment

For years, inflation has been the primary concern for the U.S. economy, but a new challenge is emerging: the risk of rising unemployment. As inflation continues to cool, warning signs are flashing in the labor market

uk-economy

05.07.2024

Labour Must Act Now to Reboot the Economy

Labour's recent landslide victory provides a rare opportunity to reboot and transform the British economy. The new chancellor and prime minister are acutely aware of this, with Rachel Reeves stating her goal to secure a “mandate for growth

european-markets-rose

22.04.2024

European markets rose after Britain's FTSE 100 index hit a new record high

European markets rallied on Tuesday, with the FTSE 100 index hitting an intraday record high as investors built on the previous session's positive momentum.

tesla-shares-fall-34-in-2024

15.04.2024

Tesla shares fall 34% in 2024 as top executives reportedly leave the company amid job cuts

Tesla shares fell just over 3% on Monday, extending its year-to-date drop to 34% after the company laid off more than 10% of its workforce, or more than 14,000 employees.

oil-prices-rise

08.04.2024

Oil prices rise amid fading hopes for a ceasefire in the Middle East

Oil prices rose in early Asian trading after hopes diminished that talks between Israel and Hamas would lead to a ceasefire in Gaza and ease tensions in the Middle East.

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31.03.2024

Dollar remains stable as PCE data sets the stage for a rate cut in June; yen in focus

The dollar remained broadly steady on Monday as data showing a decline in U.S. prices bolstered bets that the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates in June, while the yen held near 152 per dollar, keeping traders on guard for the threat of intervention.