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WTI Stays Guarded, Holding Above $72.00 During Sparse Holiday Trading Period

WTI Stays Guarded, Holding Above $72.00 During Sparse Holiday Trading Period Western Texas Intermediate (WTI), a key benchmark for U.S. crude oil, is hovering around $72.15, reflecting the market’s cautious stance in the waning days of the year. The slight dip in WTI prices is being influenced by a modest recovery in the U.S. Dollar (USD) alongside diminishing concerns about supply disruptions that had previously heightened market volatility. Earlier in the month, security concerns in […]

Pound Sterling Advances Amidst Optimistic Market Sentiment, as Investors Overlook UK Recession Concerns

Pound Sterling Advances Amidst Optimistic Market Sentiment, as Investors Overlook UK Recession Concerns As 2023 draws to a close, the Pound Sterling (GBP) is on track to secure substantial gains of nearly 5.60%. This notable rise is propelled by a surge in market optimism, with investors’ risk appetite growing amid diminishing concerns over a global recession. This shift in sentiment is largely attributed to the anticipation that Western central banks are nearing the end of […]

Stock Futures Creep Upward in 2023’s Final Trading Session as S&P 500 Nears Record High

Stock Futures Creep Upward in 2023’s Final Trading Session as S&P 500 Nears Record High As the final trading day of 2023 dawned, stock futures edged higher, signaling a potentially strong year-end close with the S&P 500 flirting with a record high. S&P 500 futures climbed by 0.1%, with a similar modest increase seen in the Nasdaq-100 futures. The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures inched up 28 points, reflecting a subdued optimism in the market. […]