Markets
Dollar and stocks gain, oil falls as Fed charts 'soft landing' path
The Fed's cut is expected to support spending and the US economy, and encourage other central banks to cut rates
Sep 19, 2024
Sep 19, 2024
The Fed's cut is expected to support spending and the US economy, and encourage other central banks to cut rates
Indian shares dragged down by information technology and pharma stocks
Company targets raising PKR 1.4 billion
Cryptocurrency market rallies as traders anticipate a Federal Reserve interest rate reduction, boosting demand for speculative assets.
Weak economic data and declining demand weigh on oil prices, despite concerns over potential supply disruptions in the Middle East.
Complaint states Shell ignored offers from other investors that offered a higher price
The Indian market showed a slight positive trend, fueled by expectations of a rate cut cycle from the US Federal Reserve.
While a 25-basis point cut is mostly anticipated, the market is closely watching the Fed's remarks on economic health and future rate cut plans.
Additionally, strong institutional investments continued to support the domestic market. Overall, the trend was positive, with significant buying interest in large-cap stocks, especially in the IT, FMCG, and private banking sectors.
India’s BSE 100 Index gained 0.06% or 16.13 points to close at 26,912.09 points.
The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) General Index closed flat at 4,395.20 points.
Pakistan stocks were closed on Tuesday on account of birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Crude improved on Tuesday. Hurricane Francine last week forced the shut-in of offshore oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. Concerns remain on the demand front, however, after lackluster economic data and oil consumption figures from China over the weekend.
Investors are also awaiting a Wednesday decision by the Federal Reserve, with fed-funds-futures traders pricing in a roughly 65% probability that policymakers will opt to cut the central bank’s key rate by 50 basis points, or half a percentage point, rather than 25 basis points, or a quarter percentage point.
Brent crude prices surged 0.74% to $73.29 per barrel.
Gold eased on Tuesday. Year to date, gold is up nearly 26% — outpacing the S & P 500′s 18% gain. That advance also puts the commodity on pace for its biggest annual increase since 2010, when it surged nearly 30%, FactSet data shows.
That strong performance comes as investors widely anticipate the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates Wednesday, and with inflation easing from the high levels seen just two years ago.
International gold prices eased 2.8% to $2,576.66/ounce.
Japan’s yen strengthens past ¥140 to the dollar first time since July 2023
Impressive growth in Dubai's residential resale market signals strong investor interest and ongoing economic resilience.
Indian shares gain due to rising metal stocks on a favorable US rate cut outlook
This comes after the IMF confirmed the approval date for the $7 billion loan
Brent crude closed 2.56% up at $74.6 per barrel, gold surged 2.78% to $2,566.85/ounce
The S&P 500 rose 30.26 points; Dow gained 297.01 points and the Nasdaq composite added 114.30 points
IMF executive board likely to approve $7 billion new IMF loan program on September 25
Brent crude tops $72 as Storm Francine disrupts production and markets expect U.S. rate cuts, despite weak demand from China.
European automakers face record stock declines as competition from China, economic challenges, and geopolitical tensions mount, threatening the industry's future.
Borrowing costs for corporates will decrease across varying tenures
OpenAI aims for a $150 billion valuation as it enters talks to secure $6.5 billion in funding, with tech giants lining up to invest.
The vehicle, which was launched in Dec 2023, contributed significantly to the company's positive financial results
With oil prices hitting a 3-year low, the global market faces uncertainty as demand cools and economic risks grow.