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Rupee hits two-month low, oil prices remain focal point

The Indian rupee hit a two-month low on Monday as oil prices hovered around ninety dollars per barrel. In an effort to stabilize the currency, the Reserve Bank of India intervened by unloading dollars into the market. Meanwhile, Asian currencies and stock performances were varied, with the dollar index holding…

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Bonds unsettled as oil and gas climb, earnings loom for AI

Escalating Gulf conflict pushed oil prices above ninety dollars a barrel on Monday. Higher energy costs revived inflation worries and impacted bond yields significantly. Futures markets now price in a Federal Reserve rate hike by year-end. Equity markets remained subdued as investors assessed these economic pressures. This comes as major…

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US Stock Market: Earnings season gathers pace as AI heavyweights, chipmakers take centre stage

US corporate earnings season is set to accelerate this week with key tech giants announcing their results for this quarter. Investors anticipate strong artificial intelligence growth while monitoring geopolitical tensions and inflation data. Alphabet and Intel results will provide direction for the crucial semiconductor sector. Tesla's earnings also remain a…

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Gold slips as oil prices advance, Fed rate-hike voices grow

Gold prices dropped on Monday as Middle East tensions escalated significantly. Brent crude oil surpassed ninety dollars a barrel, increasing inflation worries. Several U.S. Federal Reserve officials indicated potential interest rate hikes are necessary. Asian share markets showed hesitation ahead of major technology company earnings reports. Consumer sentiment saw a…

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Dollar firmer as US-Iran conflict intensifies, Brent hits $90

The dollar strengthened against global peers as Middle East tensions escalated. Oil prices surged and investor confidence remained fragile after last week's market turbulence. Geopolitical concerns and semiconductor valuation worries weighed on market sentiment. Federal Reserve officials are debating potential interest rate increases to combat inflation. Cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and…

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Global Market Today: Asian shares hesitant as oil climbs, earnings loom

Asian markets showed hesitation as oil prices climbed due to escalating Gulf conflict. This surge revived inflation worries, influencing Federal Reserve rate hike expectations. Major tech earnings this week will test investor confidence in artificial intelligence stocks. South Korea's market experienced significant losses after retail investors were squeezed out. The…

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Why a modest US interest rate rise won’t change much for most businesses

Rates may rise, but don’t be too concerned – a small increase is unlikely to change major decisions on investment or hiring

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5% Bond Returns Are a Gift for Retirement Investors. My Favorite Way to Invest in Treasurys Lets You Earn a Paycheck No Matter What the Market Does.

After more than a decade of being starved for yield by the Federal Reserve, the bond market is finally offering us a clean, honest 5% return on zero-risk U.S. government debt.

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Longer-dated yields lower after data, on track for weekly decline

Longer-dated U.S. Treasury yields declined on Friday after recent economic data. Markets largely priced out a Federal Reserve rate hike for this month. Import prices increased unexpectedly, while consumer and producer prices showed moderation. Geopolitical worries and hawkish Fed comments added to market uncertainty. Bond yields moved lower, suggesting a…

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Wall Street Week Ahead: Alphabet, Intel results in focus for AI trade as US earnings rev up

Corporate earnings season is gaining momentum with key tech updates expected soon. Investors anticipate strong profit growth, which has supported stock market enthusiasm. Alphabet's AI spending plans will be closely watched for market-wide impacts. Semiconductor stocks face volatility as expectations for the sector remain high. Geopolitical tensions and inflation fears…

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JPM Stock Just Staged a Record Bull Run. 1 Analyst Thinks It Can Still Soar to $420.

JPMorgan is preparing to raise its quarterly dividend by 10% after clearing the Federal Reserve's stress test, reinforcing confidence in its capital strength and shareholder return strategy.

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Dollar Little Changed as Crude Prices Soar and T-note Yields Fall

The dollar index (DXY00 ) finished little changed on Friday. The dollar found some support from Friday’s +4% jump in WTI crude oil prices, which raises inflation expectations and could prompt the Fed to pursue tighter monetary policy, a supportive factor for the dollar. Also, Friday’s stock selloff boosted liquidity...

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Tech sell-off takes toll on Asian equities

RECAP: Most Asian stock markets fell sharply on Friday, with equity benchmarks in Japan and Taiwan falling as much as 6%, as a global rout in technology stocks accelerated. The resumption of US-Iran hostilities and higher oil prices also dented sentiment.

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US Fed official warns of 'broad-based' inflation as firms urge action

A top Federal Reserve official said Friday that stubbornly high inflation is her bigger concern right now, warning that firms are urging the US central bank to act against rising prices. "Persistently high inflation is the bigger concern," she said.

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Dollar Finds Support from Weak Stocks and Surging Crude Prices

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up by +0.03% today. The dollar found support from today's +3% jump in WTI crude oil prices, which raises inflation expectations and could prompt the Fed to pursue tighter monetary policy, a supportive factor for the dollar. Today's US economic news was mixed for...

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Nasdaq Futures Plunge as Chip Selloff Deepens; Netflix Sinks on Disappointing Forecast

September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are down -1.61% this morning as the global selloff in chip stocks deepened.

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US Stock Market: Fed's Jefferson signals openness to rate hike if inflation stays elevated

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson indicated potential interest rate hikes if inflation fails to improve. Current policy remains appropriate for now, supporting the labor market and inflation's return to 2%. However, policymakers may reassess if inflation does not cool soon, ensuring price stability. Jefferson highlighted inflation risks over labor…

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Gold prices dip Rs 3,000/10 gram this week, silver plunges Rs 7,300/kg as oil rally raises rate hike bets. What’s next?

Gold prices edged higher on MCX while silver traded slightly lower on Friday. Renewed U.S.-Iran fighting lifted oil prices, stoking inflation concerns and rate hike expectations. MCX silver futures for September 2026 delivery were down Rs 745. Gold futures for August 2026 delivery declined by Rs 385. For the week,…

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Gold set for biggest weekly fall in six as Iran war fans inflation worries

Gold prices saw a rebound on Friday, yet are set for a significant weekly loss. Renewed clashes between the United States and Iran have lifted oil prices considerably. This escalation has stoked inflation concerns and strengthened expectations for higher interest rates. Fed officials are signaling openness to rate hikes amid…

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Dollar set for weekly drop as traders cut wagers on rate hikes

The dollar held steady on Friday, facing a weekly decline after softer U.S. inflation data. Traders reduced bets on imminent Federal Reserve rate hikes following the inflation report. Escalating Middle East attacks spurred safe haven bids for the dollar and boosted oil prices. The euro and sterling were set for…

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Gold prices face turbulence as oil, Fed risks increase

Renewed hostility between the US and Iran could cause global gold prices to plunge to US$3,600-3,800 an ounce, or 60,000 baht per baht-weight for domestic gold bar, especially if oil prices rise to $90-100 a barrel and remain at that level for more than a month, according to Thailand's leading…

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Stocks Settle Lower as Chipmakers and AI Stocks Slump

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed down -0.51%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.62%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) fell -0.50%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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A Fed Voting Member Said Interest Rates Should Be Higher. Stocks Fell

Stocks fell on Thursday as chipmakers dropped despite solid earning reports.

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Inflation Fell More Than Expected In June, But a Fed Member Said Interest Rates Should Be 'Modestly' Higher

Dallas Federal Reserve President Lorie Logan said interest rates should be "modestly" higher to help inflation return to the 2% goal.

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Dollar Boosted by US Economic Strength and Hawkish Fed Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose by +0.27% on Thursday. The dollar rallied on Thursday as better-than-expected US economic reports signaled economic strength and lifted T-note yields. Weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fell to a 10-week low, Jun retail sales rose as expected, and the Jul Philadelphia Fed business outlook survey...

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