The energy sector in Brazil is facing challenges due to a drop in reservoir levels at hydroelectric plants. Despite the growth of wind and solar power, more than half of Brazil’s power supply still depends on hydroelectric plants. This has led to the implementation of a pricing system by the local power regulator, Aneel, which
Gold prices have been hovering around the $2525 mark on the spot market, facing significant resistance. Despite the repeated attempts to break through this glass ceiling, the precious metal has been met with smaller pullbacks and more frequent rallies towards this key level. This indicates a strong buying pressure in the market, hinting at a
China’s manufacturing sector experienced a decline in August, reaching a six-month low, according to an official factory survey. The official Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) dropped to 49.1 in August from 49.4 in July, falling below the 50-mark that separates growth from contraction. This was lower than the median forecast of 49.5 in a Reuters poll.
The recent surge in Wall Street stocks and the Dow reaching an all-time high were largely attributed to fresh U.S. economic data which hinted at a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September. The solid increase in consumer spending during July showcased the strength of the economy while moderate price rises indicated
Warren Buffett turned 94 on Friday and his sprawling, one-of-a-kind conglomerate has never been worth more than it is today. Berkshire Hathaway became the first nontechnology company to top a $1 trillion market capitalization this week. Moreover, Berkshire Class A shares also topped $700,000 apiece for the first time ever. Howard Marks, a great investor
The price of gold continues to maintain its firm tone, holding near a new all-time high as investors await the release of US PCE data. This data is expected to provide fresh signals that will impact the market’s direction. Gold has been well supported by strong demand, acting as a safe haven asset and experiencing
In Friday’s early Asian session, the EUR/USD pair was seen trading stronger near 1.1080. This recovery came after the US Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate rose at an annual rate of 3.0% in the second quarter (Q2). This figure surpassed expectations and the initial estimate of 2.8% which was released by the Department of
China’s recent announcement of an anti-subsidy investigation into imported dairy products from the European Union has raised tensions between the two economic powerhouses. The probe, which includes various types of cheeses, milks, and creams intended for human consumption, was initiated based on a complaint from the Dairy Association of China and the China Dairy Industry
The Euro has faced resistance at the 1.12000 level, leading to a correction down to 1.1100. The current range-bound trading between 1.1200 and 1.1090 raises questions about potential scenarios in upcoming sessions. A break below 1.1090 could trigger a downward correction towards 1.1050-1.0980, while consolidation above 1.1200 may resume the upward momentum towards 1.1400-1.1300. Technical
The White House has announced that President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to have a phone conversation in the “coming weeks.” This comes as U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan travels to Beijing for discussions with Wang Yi, China’s top diplomat. The two leaders are expected to address a range of
The NZD/USD pair has been showing strength around 0.6280 in the early Asian session, marking a 0.57% increase for the day. One of the key factors influencing this movement is New Zealand’s Business Confidence, which has surged to the highest level in a decade based on the recent ANZ Business Outlook survey. This positive outlook
Recently, the U.S. dollar has been holding near its lowest point in over a year against a basket of currencies, with sterling also trading near multi-year highs. The focus of the market has shifted towards predicting the extent of the upcoming U.S. interest rate cut. Traders are closely watching for any clues that could shed