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    18 April 2024
    MARKETS TODAY: Global, Regional Indices See Mixed Performance

    ICYMI – Market summary for today, 18 April 2024: Chinese Market Performance The Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong edged up by 0.2% to 16,281.48 today, showing a modest rise despite opening flat. This minor gain occurs amid a backdrop …

    18 April 2024
    Asian Stocks Show Mixed Performance Amid Global Economic Tensions

    What you need to know about the markets for 18 April 2024: Asian markets exhibited a mixed response with the MSCI AxJ index marking a modest increase of 0.3%. However, Japan’s Nikkei stands out with a looming 4% weekly decline, …

    17 April 2024
    U.S. Dollar Responds to Fed Chair Powell’s Hawkish Stance and Rising Treasury Yields

    The U.S. dollar has strengthened with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s hawkish outlook. The U.S. dollar’s ascent correlates with an uptick in U.S. Treasury yields, particularly the 2-year note which is approaching 5.00%. This suggests an enduring appeal of the …

    15 April 2024
    Week ahead: Global inflation data in focus

    As the third week of April 2024 approaches, financial markets and policymakers around the globe are gearing up for a series of important economic reports. These releases are expected to provide valuable insights into the state of inflation, employment, and …

    12 April 2024
    Stocks rally led by tech surge; dollar reaches new highs for 2024

    On Thursday, the stock market saw a significant upturn with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite achieving gains, propelled by a resurgence in technology stocks, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slightly lagged. Major tech companies, including Nvidia, Amazon, Alphabet, …

    9 April 2024
    Stocks stabilize, dollar dips, and metals shine amid economic anticipation

    On a day marked by cautious trading, stock markets ended with marginal changes as investors weighed the impact of rising Treasury yields against the backdrop of impending U.S. inflation data, with Tesla’s stock standing out after an upbeat announcement from …

    8 April 2024
    Week ahead: Central bank decisions take centre stage

    As we approach the second week of April 2024, financial markets and policymakers around the globe are bracing for a series of critical economic reports and central bank decisions. These events are expected to offer valuable insights into the ongoing …

    5 April 2024
    Market turbulence amid Fed concerns and oil price spike

    Stocks plummeted amid rising oil prices and concerns over the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policies, with major indices like the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq experiencing significant drops. The spike in oil prices to over $86 a barrel fueled …

    4 April 2024
    Dow dips amid rate worries, dollar wavers as markets eye Fed’s next move

    On Wednesday, the Dow Jones experienced a slight decline, continuing its downward trend for the third consecutive day, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq saw modest gains. Market fluctuations were influenced by individual stock performances, such as Intel’s significant drop, …

    3 April 2024
    Market volatility persists amidst economic uncertainties

    The stock market’s continued downturn, driven by concerns over interest rates and persistent inflation, contrasts with a slight recovery in the currency market despite the dollar’s fluctuation. While the stock market’s early 2024 gains face challenges from economic indicators and …