US Markets:
Wall Street: The indexes were slightly lower after the holiday break, as investors booked profits after Tuesday’s gains. The S&P 500 rose 1.1% on Tuesday, while the Nasdaq Composite added 1.4%. Tesla shares rose 7%, and Apple shares gained 1.2%.
Goods:
Gold: Its prices stabilized after yesterday’s decline, affected by the stability of the US dollar exchange rate above 51 levels in Egyptian banks.
Crude Oil: Oil markets remained steady, with WTI futures closing at $68.5 a barrel. Investors are awaiting upcoming CPI and European Central Bank (ECB) data to determine the future direction of prices.
Currencies:
GBP/USD: It saw a 0.60% gain on Thursday, following a 0.20% rise on Wednesday, indicating continued bullish momentum.
USD/CHF: The US dollar rose at the start of trading on Friday, after closing lower on Thursday, indicating volatility in the market.
Cryptocurrencies:
Bitcoin: Continues to decline for the third day in a row, affected by the hawkish policies of the US Federal Reserve.
Note: Financial markets are constantly volatile, so investors are advised to follow economic news and reports periodically and make their investment decisions based on the latest developments.