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Here are the high-impact items were watching for this week.
Monday 15, July
🇨🇳 CNY Gross Domestic Product
- CNY Industrial Production
- CNY Retail Sales
Tuesday 16, July
🇨🇦 CAD BoC Consumer Price Index Core
🇺🇸 USD Retail Sales
Wednesday 17, July
🇬🇧 GBP Consumer Price Index
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Here's what happened in markets around the world on July 15.
📊 Stock Market:
• Dow Jones hits record close at 40,211.72, up 0.5%
• S&P 500 reaches new intraday high of 5,667.06
• NASDAQ Composite gains 0.4%
• Goldman Sachs reports doubled Q2 profit, shares up 2%
💱 Forex:
Here's what we're watching today in global markets. 👀
📊 Stock Market:
• S&P 500 hits 36th record high of 2024
• Nasdaq Composite reaches new peak
• Asian markets mixed, with Japan's Nikkei 225 closing at record high
• European shares advancing
💱 Forex:
• USD holding
Congratulations traders! You made it to the weekend! 👏
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📊 Here are the high-impact economic events we are watching this week 👀
Tuesday
🇺🇸 Fed's Chair Powell testifies
🇺🇸 S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index and Consumer Confidence
Wednesday
🇺🇸 U.S. New Home Sales data
🇨🇳 China Consumer Price Index
Thursday
🇺🇸Consumer Price Index
🛢️ Major Shift: Saudi Aramco halts its plan to increase oil production capacity to 13 million barrels/day, opting to maintain at 12 million. This unexpected move sparks questions about Saudi Arabia's perspective on future oil demand.
#SaudiAramco
#OilIndustry
🛢️ OPEC+'s New Oil Cuts Off to a Slow Start, Reports Kpler. Despite pledges to cut 900,000 barrels a day to prevent a surplus, January exports remain largely unchanged.
#OPEC
#OilProduction
#EnergyMarket
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📈 Gold Demand Hits Record High! According to the World Gold Council (WGC), 2023 saw unprecedented gold consumption, driven by central-bank buying and OTC market strength.
#GoldMarket
#InvestmentTrends
#GOLD
#Commodities
🛢️ Oil Prices Plunge as OPEC+ Supply Boost Clashes with Weak Demand
🌎Brent crude and WTI futures tumbled on Tuesday, with skepticism mounting over OPEC+'s decision to gradually increase output from October.
📉 Here's a quick rundown:
🔵 Brent crude settled 1.07% lower at
🔮 A leading currency expert predicts tougher times for the Swiss Franc. Julius Baer's David Meier, Bloomberg's top FX forecaster for Q4, expects a 4% drop in 2024.
#CurrencyForecast
#SwissFranc
#FXMarket
#forex
Here's the high-impact events we're watching this week.
Stay tuned as this is sure to be an eventful week with many market movers.
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#EconomicCalendar
#MarketWatch
London's Stock Market sees a 25% drop in companies over a decade! Total listings are now at 1,836, down from 2,448 in 2013.
Factors? Firms moving to NY for deeper investment and tech focus. More declines expected in 2024.
#StockMarket
#London
#FinanceTrends
#forex
Mark your calendars!
You can stay ahead with AXE Securities' Weekly Economic Calendar.
This week we're eyeing key data releases:
🇦🇺 RBA Interest Rate Decision
🇩🇪 German Balance of Trade
🇨🇳 Chinese Balance of Trade
🇬🇧 Official Bank Rate
🇬🇧 Manufacturing Production YoY
Oil prices are on the verge of their largest weekly decline since early November, amidst advancing talks for a Gaza ceasefire. WTI has slightly risen above $74 a barrel today, yet it's down by nearly 5% for the week.
#OilMarket
#Geopolitics
Here's what happened on July 24 in markets around the world.
📊 Stock Market:
• Dow ends 504 points lower, worst day since 2022
• Nasdaq tumbles on disappointing big-tech earnings
• European markets inch higher, assessing earnings reports
💱 Forex:
• USD gains slight
Mark your calendars!
You can stay ahead with AXE Securities' Weekly Economic Calendar.
This week we're eyeing key data releases:
🇩🇪 German Inflation Rate YoY
🇨🇳 Chinese Caixin Manufacturing PMI
🇫🇷 French GDP Growth and Interest Rate YoY
🇺🇸 US Treasury Refunding and Federal
Here's what's currently happening in markets across the world today, 22nd of July.
📊 Stock Market & Indices:
• S&P 500 struggling for direction in early trading
• European markets closed lower, digesting UK election results
• Asian markets are mostly down, Japanese stocks
Asian markets cheered as U.S. jobs data fueled rate cut hopes!
🔵 Asian stocks 📈 for 3rd straight week
🔵 Dollar 💸 took a backseat amid rising rate cut bets
🔵 All eyes 👀 on next week's inflation numbers
The scoop:
🔵 U.S. jobless claims rose more than expected last week
🔵
China faces its biggest deflation challenge since 2009, amidst complex global market dynamics and geopolitical tensions. How should policymakers respond? Read our analysis:
#ChinaEconomy
#DeflationRisk
#MarketAnalysis
In a move that may be appropriate for the city that doesn't sleep, as the song goes, the New York Stock Exchange is mulling whether trading should take place around the clock.
The
@FinancialTimes
reported on Monday that the NYSE's data analytics team had polled market
🌍 Market Shift: Europe's Stoxx 600 sees a 0.3% drop amid new rate expectations and a busy earnings day. Adidas and BNP Paribas face sharp declines.
#MarketShift
#EuropeanStocks
🌐 Global markets face a pivotal moment as China's market support measures and Fed's cautious stance stir the waters. Dive into our latest analysis to unpack the mixed corporate earnings and what lies ahead for investors.
#GlobalMarkets
#FedPolicy
#ChinaEconomy
Here's what we're watching for on Tuesday, the 2nd of July in markets around the globe. 🌍
📊 Stock Market Watch:
• S&P 500 edged up slightly to start the short holiday week
• Tech giants continue to drive gains, with AI enthusiasm persisting
• July is historically the
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved eight spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in a surprising move, confirming a last-minute scramble to get them through. The approved ETFs are from major issuers like BlackRock, Fidelity, Grayscale,
Key Speculative Factors Behind the Price Dip
German Government's Bitcoin Sale:
The German government's plan to sell a substantial amount of Bitcoin, approximately 50,000 BTC, has created market anxiety. The initial sale of 3,000 BTC has already triggered a price drop, and the
📈 Danske Bank announces its first share buyback since 2018, stepping further from past controversies with a robust 2024 profit forecast that surpasses expectations. A $2 billion fine settlement and improved financial outlook mark a new chapter for Denmark's largest lender.
Saudi Arabia needs oil prices above $90 a barrel to balance its 2024 budget, says Fitch Ratings, amid concerns over energy reliance. With Brent crude far below target, the kingdom faces fiscal challenges, despite an A+ rating & stable outlook.
#OilEconomy
#SaudiArabia
#Tesla
reported a 9% drop in first-quarter revenue on Tuesday, the biggest decline since 2012, and missed analysts’ estimates, as the electric vehicle company weathers the effect of ongoing price cuts. The stock jumped in extended trading after CEO
#ElonMusk
told investors that
Mark your calendars and stay ahead with AXE Securities' Weekly Economic Calendar.
This week we're eyeing key data releases:
Monday, June 11
🇬🇧 GBP: Claimant Count, Employment Change, ILO Unemployment Rate
Tuesday, June 12
🇨🇳 CNY: Consumer Price Index
🇺🇸 USD: CPI, Fed Interest
Mark your calendars! 📊 Stay ahead with AXE Securities' Weekly Economic Calendar. 🌐 This week we're eyeing key data releases:
🇬🇧 UK Claimant Count Change
🇳🇿 NZ Retail Sales
🇪🇺 EU Employment & GDP Figures
🇺🇸 US Crude Oil Stocks & Imports
📈 Dive into the dynamic financial landscape of 2024 with our latest analysis. From U.S. fiscal health to AI tech stock surges, Asia's market highs, and global energy shifts, we're covering the crucial trends for savvy investors.
Today Hong Kong launched spot Bitcoin and
#Ethereum
ETFs.
Unlike the US
#Bitcoin
ETFs, the Hong Kong products will allow for physical redemption and subscription of the underlying assets, providing investors more flexibility.
Launching these
#ETFs
is seen as a major step in
📊 This week in markets: Oil volatility amid Middle East tensions, Tesco's big move with Barclays, Nissan's China woes, and more! Dive into our latest blog post for in-depth analysis and what it means for investors.
#MarketInsights
#FinanceNews
Here's your mid-day market update for 27th of June.
📉 Stock Market:
Wall Street is mostly flat today as investors await a key U.S. inflation report.
The S&P 500 is hovering near its all-time high, while the Nasdaq rose 0.3%. Notable movers include Walgreens (-25.3%) and Levi
💡 The full picture may change with actual production figures due later this week. For now, the status quo prevails, challenging market sentiments. Stay tuned for updates from OPEC+'s upcoming online meeting.
#OilMarkets
#EnergyNews
"
All eyes are on May inflation data dropping on Wednesday! Here's what analysts are currently saying:
📈 Headline CPI expected to rise 0.1% month-over-month, keeping annual rate at 3.4%
💨 Core CPI (excluding food & energy) is projected to increase 0.3% monthly, with the annual
Asian stocks rose cautiously on Friday as investors realized that U.S. interest rate cuts are unlikely to happen anytime soon.
Meanwhile, the Japanese yen and government bonds struggled ahead of a crucial policy decision by the Bank of Japan.
U.S. stock futures jumped after
🌍 Economic shifts & market dynamics are in full swing! Dive into our latest
#AXESecurities
blog for an expert analysis on commodities, tech earnings, and what's next for global markets. Don't miss out on navigating these changes.
#MarketInsights
#InvestmentTrends
👀 Here's what we are watching today in the markets.
Global Market Movers 📈
🇺🇸 U.S. stocks set to open higher ahead of Fed speakers
- Futures point to gains for Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq
- Investors await insights on rate outlook
🇪🇺 European markets mixed amid recession concerns
-
Mark your calendars and stay ahead with AXE Securities' Weekly Economic Calendar.
This week we're eyeing key data releases:
Monday, June 3
🇨🇳 Caixin Manufacturing PMI
🇺🇸 ISM Manufacturing PMI
Tuesday, June 4
🇨🇭 Consumer Price Index
Wednesday, June 5
🇦🇺 Gross Domestic Product
🚨 Breaking News: CPI Update! 📊 The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for this month has arrived, showing a slight uptick to 0.3%, exactly in line with forecasts and up from last month's 0.2%. Let's dive into what this means for us as consumers.
#CPI
#InflationInsights
Treasuries take a hit as Fed Chair Powell hints at delaying rate cuts beyond March, igniting a selloff and impacting global bond markets.
#FedPolicy
#InterestRates
Here's what happened in markets across the world on June 28.
📊 Stock Market:
• S&P 500 down 0.4%, ending 3-week winning streak
• Nasdaq fell 0.7%, Dow Jones dipped 0.1%
• Tech giants stumbled: Apple -1.6%, Microsoft -1.3%, Meta -3%
• Nike plunged 20% on weak sales forecast
Mark your calendars and stay ahead with AXE Securities' Weekly Economic Calendar.
This week we're eyeing key data releases:
Monday, June 17
🇨🇳 Retail Sales and Industrial Production YoY
Tuesday, June 18
🇺🇸 Retail Sales MoM
🇦🇺 RBA Interest Rate Decision
Wednesday, June 19
🇬🇧
🌍💹 Dive into today's financial landscape with our latest analysis (14/02/2024)! From the dollar's dance with the yen to global stock adjustments and the Fed's interest rate insights—get the clarity you need in a complex market. 📉📈
Mark your calendars and stay ahead with AXE Securities' Weekly Economic Calendar.
This week we're eyeing key data releases:
Tuesday, May 21
🇨🇦 BoC Consumer Price Index YoY
Wednesday, May 22
🇳🇿 RBNZ Interest Rate Decision & Monetary Policy Statement
🇬🇧 Consumer Price Index
Amazon reported strong Q1 earnings, beating Wall Street estimates on both revenue and profits. The standout performer was Amazon Web Services (AWS), which saw revenue grow 16% year-over-year.
AWS is on track to generate $100 billion in annual revenue. The robust cloud computing
Wall Street dipped before crucial inflation data tomorrow, dragged by financials ahead of banks' earnings kickoff Friday. Dow led the downturn mid-morning.
Analysts say markets are holding steady, anticipating major economic data and Q1 earnings season.
#Wallstreet
#investing
On Friday, yet another jobs report defied expectations.
By most economists’ predictions — job growth was supposed to slow by now, as the pandemic recovery grew complete. The US labor market also was supposed to weaken under the pressure of 11 interest rate hikes.
#JobsReport
In geopolitical news, the US commits to further action against Iran's forces after recent escalations. Tensions in the Middle East continue to shape global strategies.
#USIran
#Geopolitics
Here's what happened in the markets on 24 June. 👀
📈 Stock Market Highlights:
🔵 Dow Jones advanced 260.88 points (+0.67%) to 39,411.21
🔵 S&P 500 slid 0.31% to 5,447.87
🔵 Nasdaq dropped 192.54 points (-1.1%) to 17,496.82
🔵 Nvidia tumbled again, pulling down tech-heavy
🔥 Breaking down the latest in finance: From China's surprise easing to Reddit's IPO move, and Nvidia's market shake-up! 📈💡 Dive into our full analysis and uncover what this means for your investments.
#MarketTrends
#Investing
#forex
🌍 Financial landscapes are shifting! Dive into our latest blog post for a comprehensive analysis of the global market dynamics, from China's property market boost to South Korean banks' challenges and more. Stay ahead with AXE Securities.
#MarketTrends
#GlobalEconomy
Here's what we're watching this week on the Economic Calendar. 👀
Monday, July 1, 2024
🇺🇸 US ISM Manufacturing PMI
🇺🇸 US Construction Spending MoM
🇪🇺 Eurozone Manufacturing PMI (Final)
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
🇦🇺 Australia RBA Interest Rate Decision
🇪🇺 Eurozone Inflation Rate YoY
Asian Stocks Inch Higher
🔵 MSCI's Asia-Pacific index rose 0.36%, set for a nearly 1% gain this month.
🔵 Japan's Nikkei index gained 1% as the market reopened after a holiday.
🔵 Chinese stocks were mixed, with the blue-chip index dipping 0.07% while Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose
Hawkish commentary from central bank officials last week and stronger-than-expected manufacturing and jobs reports pointed to a resilient U.S. economy, easing the pressure on the Fed to cut interest rates quickly.
#wallstreet
#stockmarket
#investing
Gold is currently trading at around $2,345 per ounce in USD. The precious metal has seen a slight recovery after a recent pullback, supported by lower US Treasury yields following weaker-than-expected inflation data.
However, the overall trend remains bearish, with technical
Global Markets Roundup 📈
🇺🇸 U.S. stocks saw mixed performance
- Dow Jones dipped 0.15%
- S&P 500 edged up 0.04% to new record high
Nasdaq rose 0.12%
🇪🇺 European markets finished higher
- France's CAC 40 up 0.8%
- Investors shrugged off recent political turmoil
🌏 Asian markets
US Stocks Kick Off June with a Volatile Trading Day
The US stock market experienced a rollercoaster ride on Monday, the first trading day of June. While the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 managed to eke out modest gains, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed
Chinese companies are rushing to boost dividends and buy back shares, following regulators' calls for reforms similar to those in Japan and South Korea. Despite doubts over broader governance changes, this move has triggered a solid stock market rally.
In 2023, China-listed
📊 Global Market Roundup - June 20, 2024 📊
• S&P 500 briefly topped 5,500 for the first time ever before closing lower 📈🔻
• Nasdaq dipped as Nvidia's rally lost steam 💻📉
• Oil prices climbed on supply concerns ⛽️🆙
• Gold held steady above $2,000/oz 🥇💪
Key Moves:
•
Japan's inflation data painted a mixed picture in May, clouding the outlook for the timing of the Bank of Japan's next interest rate hike. While core consumer prices in Tokyo accelerated, driven by higher electricity bills, underlying inflation excluding fresh food and fuel costs
Tesla Shareholders Approve Elon Musk's $56B Pay Package 💰
Despite opposition from some big investors, Tesla shareholders gave a thumbs up to CEO
@ElonMusk
's massive $56 billion compensation plan. 👍
Key Points:
🔵 The pay package, approved in 2018, is the largest in US
Bitcoin's price has surged over 5.8% in the last 24 hours and more than 10% in the past week, fueling speculation that a new bull run is underway. This rally comes ahead of a crucial vote on the 21st Century (FIT21) Act and is driven by a surge in spot buying and spot BTC
📊 Here is Your Global Financial Markets Update - 26th of June 📊
🔹 Stock Market:
• Wall Street opens sluggish, major indexes drifting below last week's record highs
• Reliance Industries stock hits new record high, reclaiming ₹3,000 level after 15 sessions
💱 Forex:
•
ECB Set to Cut Rates, but What's Next?
The European Central Bank is expected to cut borrowing costs for the eurozone this week, marking the end of its record-fast hiking cycle that began after the COVID-19 pandemic. 🇪🇺💶
While a rate cut on June 6 seems certain, investors are
Asian Stocks Rise Ahead of Fed Speakers 🌐
🔵 Asian equities tracked Wall Street higher on Tuesday
🔵 Investors await a chorus of Fed officials set to speak later in the day
🔵 Easing European political concerns boosted market sentiment 🇪🇺
RBA Rate Decision in Focus 🇦🇺
🔵 The
The US stock market had a bumpy ride on Friday after a surprising jobs report threw a wrench into expectations for interest rate cuts.
The S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq all dipped slightly, but managed to end the week in the green. 📈
However, the strong job numbers have
Here's an update on what we are currently seeing in markets today (24th of June). 👀
📊 Stock Market:
• S&P 500 dipped slightly but still near record highs
• Nasdaq flat, Dow up 1.45% (best week since May)
• Nvidia briefly became the world's most valuable company
• Target
🛢️ Oil Prices Plunge as OPEC+ Supply Boost Clashes with Weak Demand
🌎Brent crude and WTI futures tumbled on Tuesday, with skepticism mounting over OPEC+'s decision to gradually increase output from October.
📉 Here's a quick rundown:
🔵 Brent crude settled 1.07% lower at
🚨 The Federal Reserve held its benchmark rate in the 5.25-5.5% target range as expected.
However, it delivered a hawkish surprise by forecasting only a 25 basis point rate cut in 2024, defying expectations of a 75 basis point reduction.
Let's see what happens next.
#FOMC
📅 Key international economic events we are watching this week: 👀
June 25
🇺🇸 S&P Case-Shiller home price index, Consumer confidence
🇨🇦 Canada Consumer Price Index
June 26
🇩🇪 Germany's GfK Consumer Climate
🇦🇺 Australia Consumer Price Index
June 27
🇯🇵 Japan's Retail Sales,
Meta Misses the Mark with Q2 Forecast 📉
Meta ($META) just dropped its Q1 earnings, and while it surpassed expectations, the real shocker was its Q2 guidance. 😲
The social media titan forecasts Q2 revenue between $36.5B and $39B, falling short of the estimated $38.24B midpoint.
Aramco is set to revise its capital spending plans in its upcoming March annual results announcement. This strategic pivot suggests a reassessment of the long-term outlook for oil consumption.
#EnergySector
#FinancialPlanning
📊 Gold’s 13% rally last year signals investor confidence amid global uncertainties. The WGC predicts a continued upward trajectory in 2024, possibly exceeding $2,200 an ounce.
#GoldPrices
#MarketForecast
The shift may signal a broader strategy change, with potential increased focus on natural gas, chemicals, and renewables. This could redirect resources from oil capacity expansion to these areas.
#RenewableEnergy
#NaturalGas