July 22, 2024

Oil Prices Extend Losses to Four-Week Lows as Dollar Muscles Up

Oil Prices Extend Losses to Four-Week Lows as Dollar Muscles Up

Oil Prices Extend Losses sharply on Friday, marking a second consecutive loss and reaching four-week lows. US crude oil dipped below $80 a barrel, while Brent crude approached one-month lows. This decline is largely attributed to a stronger US dollar and renewed concerns about Chinese demand following disappointing GDP growth data. Oil Prices Performance On …

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Bitcoin Moves Towards Four-Week Highs as Markets Assess US Presidential Prospects

Bitcoin Moves Towards Four-Week Highs as Markets Assess

Bitcoin Moves Towards price surged on Friday, nearing its four-week highs after a brief two-day hiatus. The markets are closely watching the US presidential election prospects, with increasing odds of a crypto-favoring Donald Trump potentially retaking power. This political backdrop, combined with the Federal Reserve’s anticipated rate cuts, is fueling positive sentiment in the cryptocurrency …

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Microsoft, CrowdStrike Shares Tumble After Global IT Outage

Microsoft and CrowdStrike Shares Tumble After Global IT Outage

Microsoft and CrowdStrike shares took a hit following a major IT outage that disrupted services across multiple sectors, including exchanges, banks, hospitals, and global airports. This sudden outage has had a significant impact on the stock prices of both companies, reflecting investor concerns about the stability and reliability of their services. Stock Performance Microsoft’s stock …

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Wall Street Resumes Losses, NASDAQ Dips Below 18,000 Points

Wall Street Resumes Losses, NASDAQ Dips Below 18,000 Points

Wall Street Resumes Losses on Thursday, continuing a downward trend influenced heavily by the tech sector. The NASDAQ dipped below the 18,000-point mark, signaling increased volatility and investor anxiety. This downturn was fueled by several factors, including potential new restrictions on chip sales to China and concerning unemployment data. Tech Sector Under Pressure The tech …

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