EBC Daily Snapshot Sep 4, 2024
Safe-haven currencies surged Wednesday as Wall Street and Asian stocks fell sharply, leading to losses in commodity currencies.
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Tensions Flare Anew in the Middle East; Risk Appetite Dampened as U.S. Stocks Halt Winning Streak
U.S. equities fell from record highs on Wednesday as rising oil prices and escalating tensions in the Middle East fueled inflation fears, prompting investors to take profits. The S&P 500 dropped 0.7%, the Nasdaq Composite slid 0.9%, and the Dow Jones fell 1.2%. Strong employment data increased rate-hike expectations, boosting the U.S. Dollar Index to its highest level since April 7.
ATFX
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Před 2 h 52 min
Market Observations: How Employment Data May Influence Macroeconomic Sentiment
Markets are closely watching the upcoming U.S. Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) data, as the results may influence Federal Reserve expectations, the U.S. Dollar (DXY), and global stock market sentiment.
IUX
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Před 3 h 42 min
Gold Overtakes US Treasuries on Central Bank Balance Sheets
Finally, gold has surpassed the US Treasuries as the largest reserve asset held by the world's central banks. Years of record bullion purchases, combined with a powerful rise in gold prices, have reshaped the landscape. Whilst the USD remains dominant overall, the shift highlights a growing preference for hard assets amid geopolitical uncertainty and mounting concerns over sovereign debt.
Headway
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Před 14 h 19 min
Oil Surges as Iran Tensions Escalate While FX Markets Weigh Intervention Risks | 3rd June, 2026
Global markets remain cautious as renewed Iran tensions push oil prices higher and support the US Dollar. AUD remains pressured by weak GDP data, while CAD struggles despite rising crude prices. Meanwhile, USD/JPY and EUR/JPY face growing intervention concerns as traders closely monitor geopolitical developments and central bank expectations.
Moneta Markets
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Před 14 h 36 min
EBC Markets Briefing | Unease is growing in the hottest stock market
South Korea surpassed India as the world's sixth-largest stock market, driven by AI chip demand, strong exports and foreign investment.
EBC Financial Group
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Před 17 h 47 min
Today Technical Analysis: Gold falls below $4,500 on renewed US Dollar and oil strength
Gold has shifted back into a bearish short-term structure after failing to sustain its previous recovery. Following a rebound toward the $4,530 area, sellers regained control and pushed prices lower, resulting in a series of lower highs and lower lows.
STARTRADER
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Před 17 h 57 min
Today Fundamental Analysis: Stocks advance higher as investors remain optimistic in AI rally
U.S. stock futures were little changed early Wednesday after all three major Wall Street indices closed at new record highs on Tuesday. Futures tied to the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 traded near flat, while Dow futures edged slightly higher.
STARTRADER
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Před 18 h 10 min
Middle East tensions lift oil and dollar, Fed hike bets intensify
Dollar gains as Middle East tensions escalate - Inflation concerns intensify, Fed hike bets move forward - Dollar/yen tests 160 and pulls back amid intervention warnings - Wall Street hits record highs, gold falls back below $4,500
XM Group
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Před 20 h 51 min
