Supermicro Stock Skyrockets 29% After Investigation Clears Fraud Allegations
Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI), popularly known as Supermicro, saw its stock price soar by 29% on Monday, closing around $42 per share. This significant jump follows the conclusion of a governance investigation that found no evidence of fraud or misconduct, boosting investor confidence. Investigation Findings: No Fraud or Misconduct The investigation, initiated by a […]
Japanese Yen Weakens Below 150.00 Against USD Amid Mixed Economic Signals
The Japanese Yen (JPY) continues to lose ground during Tuesday’s Asian session, with the USD/JPY pair climbing above the critical 150.00 psychological level. A combination of modest US Dollar (USD) strength and market dynamics is driving this movement, although speculation surrounding a potential interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan (BoJ) in December is […]
Asian Stocks Drop Amid Geopolitical Tensions; Nikkei Slides on Strong Inflation Data
Asian Stocks Drop Amid Geopolitical Tensions; Nikkei Slides on Strong Inflation Data Asian equities fell on Friday as geopolitical concerns and strong economic data from Japan weighed on sentiment. The escalation of the Russia-Ukraine conflict further dampened risk appetite, while China’s tech sector provided a rare bright spot amid easing regulatory fears. Key Market Highlights […]
USD/CHF Slips Toward 0.8800 as Swiss Q3 GDP Report Awaits
USD/CHF Slips Toward 0.8800 as Swiss Q3 GDP Report Awaits The USD/CHF pair is trading lower around 0.8815 in early European trading on Friday, pressured by broad-based weakness in the US Dollar (USD). Market participants are focused on Switzerland’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data for the third quarter (Q3), set to be released later in […]
US Core PCE Inflation Likely to Hold Steady, Casting Doubt on Additional Fed Rate Cuts
US Core PCE Inflation Likely to Hold Steady, Casting Doubt on Additional Fed Rate Cuts The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) is set to release October’s Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index on Wednesday at 13:30 GMT. As the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) preferred inflation gauge, this data will provide insights into the trajectory of inflation […]
GBP/USD Rises Above 1.2550 Ahead of US Core PCE Inflation Data
GBP/USD Rises Above 1.2550 Ahead of US Core PCE Inflation Data The GBP/USD pair strengthens, trading near 1.2570 during Wednesday’s early European session. Despite market jitters stemming from US tariff announcements by President-elect Donald Trump, the Pound Sterling (GBP) consolidates gains. Investors are now eyeing the release of the US October Core Personal Consumption Expenditures […]
Gold Prices Drop Amid Risk-On Sentiment, Hold Above $2,650 Level
Gold Prices Drop Amid Risk-On Sentiment, Hold Above $2,650 Level Gold price (XAU/USD) saw a sharp intraday decline on Monday after briefly touching a nearly three-week high around the $2,721-$2,722 level. This drop ended the metal’s five-day winning streak, driven by a shift in market sentiment toward risk-on assets. The decline in gold prices coincided […]
EUR/USD Faces Resistance Around 1.0500 After Recovery from Two-Year Lows
EUR/USD Faces Resistance Around 1.0500 After Recovery from Two-Year Lows The EUR/USD pair has rebounded from its two-year low of 1.0332 recorded last Friday, trading near 1.0480 during Monday’s Asian session. This recovery is largely attributed to a correction in the US Dollar (USD), even as strong preliminary S&P Global US Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) […]
WTI Rebounds Above $70 Amid Escalating Russia-Ukraine Tensions
WTI Rebounds Above $70 Amid Escalating Russia-Ukraine Tensions West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US benchmark for crude oil, is trading around $70.25 on Friday, recovering slightly as heightened fears of supply disruptions stemming from the Russia-Ukraine conflict bolster prices. Geopolitical Developments Drive Oil Prices Higher Rising tensions in Eastern Europe have been a key driver […]
USD/CHF Slips Near 0.8850 Ahead of Key US PMI Data
USD/CHF Slips Near 0.8850 Ahead of Key US PMI Data The USD/CHF pair is trading with modest losses around 0.8860 during early European hours on Friday. Concerns about a potential escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict have bolstered safe-haven demand, strengthening the Swiss Franc (CHF) against the US Dollar (USD). Market participants now await the release […]
WTI Steadies Near $69.00 Amid Mixed Signals from Geopolitical Risks and US Crude Inventory Build
WTI Steadies Near $69.00 Amid Mixed Signals from Geopolitical Risks and US Crude Inventory Build West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US benchmark for crude oil, is trading near $68.95 during Thursday’s session, maintaining a steady stance amid conflicting market drivers. A modest build in US crude inventories and weak Chinese demand weigh on prices, while […]
EUR/USD Nears 1.0550 but Faces Pressure Amid Safe-Haven Demand
EUR/USD Nears 1.0550 but Faces Pressure Amid Safe-Haven Demand The EUR/USD pair has edged higher, trading around 1.0550 during Thursday’s Asian session, following losses in the previous session. However, upside momentum remains limited as safe-haven flows gain strength due to escalating geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine. According to Reuters, Ukraine deployed British Storm Shadow […]
WTI Crude Holds Above $69 on Rising Supply Concerns Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions
WTI Crude Holds Above $69 on Rising Supply Concerns Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil continues its upward momentum, trading around $69.20 per barrel during Tuesday’s Asian session, marking its second consecutive day of gains. The rally is fueled by heightened supply concerns stemming from the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict. Over the weekend, […]
EUR/USD Hovers Near 1.0600 as US Dollar Retreats on Profit-Taking
EUR/USD Hovers Near 1.0600 as US Dollar Retreats on Profit-Taking The EUR/USD pair remains steady with a positive bias around the 1.0600 mark during Tuesday’s Asian session. The pair’s upward momentum appears supported by a softer US Dollar (USD), which is undergoing profit-taking after its recent rally. Despite the USD’s pullback, its downside remains limited […]
Australian Dollar Holds Steady as RBA Minutes Highlight Need for Restrictive Policy
Australian Dollar Holds Steady as RBA Minutes Highlight Need for Restrictive Policy The Australian Dollar (AUD) remained stable against the US Dollar (USD) after the release of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) November Meeting Minutes on Tuesday. The minutes underscored the board’s cautious stance on inflation, emphasizing the continued need for restrictive monetary policy […]
Japanese Yen Bears Show Resilience Despite Intervention Concerns
Japanese Yen Bears Show Resilience Despite Intervention Concerns The Japanese Yen (JPY) has clawed back much of its earlier losses against the US Dollar (USD), with the USD/JPY pair stabilizing in the mid-154.00s as the European session begins on Monday. Fears of intervention by Japanese authorities to bolster the Yen, combined with heightened geopolitical tensions, […]
EUR/USD Holds Steady Ahead of ECB Lagarde’s Speech
EUR/USD Holds Steady Ahead of ECB Lagarde’s Speech The EUR/USD pair remains stable, trading slightly above the psychological support level of 1.0500 at the start of the week. The currency pair consolidates as the US Dollar (USD) rally pauses after hitting a fresh annual high. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the Greenback against […]
WTI Holds Steady Near $68.50 Amid US Dollar Strength
WTI Holds Steady Near $68.50 Amid US Dollar Strength West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the benchmark for US crude oil, trades near $68.40 on Friday, maintaining stability as a sharp drop in US gasoline inventories counterbalances concerns about an oversupply. According to the latest report from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), US crude stocks rose by […]