Stocks Category

July 20, 2023
Asian markets mixed as Japan reports weak trade data

Asian markets mixed as Japan reports weak trade data Asian markets exhibited a varied performance in response to Japan’s disclosure of disappointing trade data for June. The revelation of a nearly 13% decline in imports from the previous year resulted in an unexpected trade surplus for Japan, primarily attributed to the reduction in oil prices.

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July 18, 2023
Asian Stock Traders Tread Cautiously Ahead of US Retail Sales Data

Asian Stock Traders Tread Cautiously Ahead of US Retail Sales Data As Tuesday unfolded, Asian stock traders navigated the markets with caution, displaying a predominantly negative sentiment across the region. One prevailing concern on their minds was China’s economic outlook, which cast shadows of uncertainty on the trading floors. Adding to their apprehension was the

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July 13, 2023
Market Optimism Rises as Asian Shares Rally and Dollar Slumps on Fed’s Potential End to Rate Hikes

Market Optimism Rises as Asian Shares Rally and Dollar Slumps on Fed’s Potential End to Rate Hikes On Thursday, Asian shares and bonds enjoyed a rally, while the dollar faced significant losses. This shift in the market sentiment was fueled by lower-than-expected U.S. inflation figures, leading to the belief that the Federal Reserve may be

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July 12, 2023
European Stock Futures Show Slight Increase; U.S. CPI Identified as Crucial Factor

European Stock Futures Show Slight Increase; U.S. CPI Identified as Crucial Factor A slight uptick in European stock futures has been observed, with the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report playing a crucial role in the trend. As of 02:00 ET (06:00 GMT), Germany’s DAX futures contract traded 0.4% higher, while France’s CAC 40 futures

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July 4, 2023
Hopes of Interest Rate Peak Propel European Stocks Higher

Hopes of Interest Rate Peak Propel European Stocks Higher Optimism over a possible peak in interest rates has given European stocks a slight boost. On Tuesday, minor gains were noted across the European stock market due to traders’ anticipation that central banks would avoid triggering a recession by excessively hiking interest rates in their effort

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