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    16 July 2024
    Google eyes $23 billion acquisition of cybersecurity firm Wiz

    Key Points:  Google is in talks to acquire cybersecurity firm Wiz for $23 billion.  This comes weeks after Google walked away from a $25 billion deal to acquire HubSpot.  The acquisition aims to bolster Google’s cloud-based cybersecurity capabilities.  Google (Symbol: …

    16 July 2024
    GBPUSD reaches one-year high on positive UK and negative US economic data

    Key Points:  The British pound reached a one-year high.  UK growth expanded by 0.4% in May, and US inflation dropped to 3.0% in June.  The upcoming interest rate decision by the Bank of England on August 1 could influence the …

    16 July 2024
    Australian and NZ dollars rise against the yen but fall against the dollar

    Key points The Australian dollar strengthened 0.2% to 106.98 yen, rebounding for the first time in four sessions. The New Zealand dollar also rose 0.2% to 96.11 yen after four sessions of declines. The Australian dollar climbed 0.2% to 106.98 …

    16 July 2024
    Gold prices stay steady as optimism about U.S. rate cuts boosts the market

    Key points Spot gold remained at $2,422.12 per ounce, close to its recent high of $2,449.89. U.S. gold futures slightly dipped by 0.1% to $2,425.60. Gold prices have shown resilience, holding their ground at $2,422.12 per ounce as of 0021 …

    15 July 2024
    Asian currencies face challenges as markets react to Trump attack fallout

    The dollar index (DXY) last traded at 104.210 against a basket of major currencies. Despite the holiday in Japan halting cash U.S. Treasuries trading, the 10-year Treasury futures trended lower.

    15 July 2024
    US Dollar retreats on cooling inflation data, Euro and Pound surge 

    US dollar retreats as cooling inflation fuels rate cut speculation. Euro and pound surge while volatility spikes for yen. More about the market implications and forecasts.

    15 July 2024
    Nasdaq and tech stocks plunge as inflation data spurs sell-off   

    Tech stocks tumbled, leading the Nasdaq Composite to drop 2% as easing inflation data spurred a sell-off. Tech giants lost over $600 billion valuation.

    15 July 2024
    Gold slips as dollar strengthens; investors await Fed rate signals

    Spot gold prices decreased by 0.2% to $2,407.29 per ounce as of 0049 GMT. Concurrently, U.S. gold futures saw a 0.4% decline to $2,411.20. Learn how the firming dollar, spurred by political uncertainties and an attack on U.S. presidential candidate …

    12 July 2024
    Mexican peso strengthens as Banxico maintains cautious stance in rising inflation 

    The Mexican peso rebounded against a weaker US dollar and the cautious stance on inflation by Banxico. Read more about the market implications and forecasts.

    12 July 2024
    Yen fluctuates with intervention talks; Asian shares on track for weekly gain

    The yen experienced significant swings on Friday, reflecting investor nervousness after Tokyo likely intervened to support the Japanese currency following a cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation report. Learn what to expect for the Yen in coming weeks.