Bitcoin mining company Core Scientific unveiled plans for a $1.2 billion data center expansion in partnership with artificial intelligence startup CoreWeave. The announcement followed the company’s fourth-quarter 2024 earnings report, which showed a net loss of $265 million. On Feb. 26, the Bitcoin (BTC) mining company published its fourth quarter and full-year results for 2024.
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Fundamental Overview Gold dropped yesterday following the weak US consumer confidence report. The main culprit for the weakness in gold was the selloff in the US stock market as it tightens financial conditions when it’s aggressive. The problem here is that we got weaker economic data with increasing inflation expectations. The market might be fearing
The Australian Dollar remains tepid following the release of the monthly Consumer Price Index. China’s International Trade Representative and Vice Minister of Commerce met with US business leaders to discuss tariffs. The Trump administration considers tightening chip export controls on China. The Australian Dollar (AUD) remains subdued against the US Dollar (USD) for the fourth
Gold prices surged to nearly their record high level on Monday before witnessing some profit booking amid uncertainty and safe haven buying. On Tuesday, Gold April futures contracts at MCX opened higher today at Rs 86,380 per 10 gram, which is up by 0.22% or Rs 200 Silver March futures contracts also opened higher today.
Dollar weakened notably against European majors and Yen as markets transitioned into US session, despite subdued overall trading activity. The decline was largely driven by extended fall in US 10-year Treasury yield, which hit its lowest level since mid-December. Beyond geopolitical and trade war concerns, market focus has turned toward whether slowing US consumption and
The AUDUSD moved higher yesterday as the USD weakened, bringing the pair within 5 pips of the 38.2% retracement level from the September 2024 high. Just above that, the falling 100-day moving average (MA) also acted as resistance. Sellers leaned into these levels, leading to a technical rotation lower. As the session progressed, US equity
On Sunday, German voters go to the polls in a high-contested election. The first exit polls will land Sunday at 6 pm CET (noon in New York) and the first results will be from 30 minutes later with continued updates from there. The conservative CDU/CSU is leading the polls with 31%, followed by the far-right
UnitedHealth Group stock slides hard as DOJ opens investigation. Government probe involves possible fraudulent overcharging of Medicare Advantage plans. UNH stock slides as low as 438.50, a 10-month low. Health insurer calls allegations “false” and “outrageous”. UnitedHealth Group (UNH) stock crashed on Friday morning in light of a new United States (US) Department of Justice (DOJ) probe
The prices of gold witnessed some profit booking as gold April futures contracts at MCX opened slightly lower today at Rs 85,749 per 10 grams, which is down by 0.32% or Rs 275. Meanwhile, silver March futures contracts were trading at Rs 96,722/kg, down by 0.4% or Rs 391. On Thursday, gold and silver settled
Trading is rather subdued in the forex markets today, with most major pairs and crosses stuck within yesterday’s range. Loonie failed to react to significantly stronger-than-expected retail sales data. Euro dipped earlier following weak PMI reports, but selling pressure quickly fizzled out. Yen saw some volatility during the Asian session, initially weakening alongside Japanese bond
Production at the VW plant in Emden. Sina Schuldt | Picture Alliance | Getty Images The struggling German economy has been a major talking point among critics of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’ government during the latest election campaign — but analysts warn a new leadership might not turn these tides. As voters prepare to head to
In this article XYZ Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Marco Bello | AFP | Getty Images Block shares plunged 18% on Friday, their steepest drop since 2020, after the company reported fourth-quarter earnings that missed estimates and issued guidance for 2025 that failed to reassure investors. In its financial report late Thursday, Block reported
Fundamental Overview Gold came under pressure last Friday following the weak US Retail Sales data. That reaction seemed wrong-footed given that it should actually support gold due to falling real yields. Moreover, Retail Sales are volatile so one negative month doesn’t change anything. Sure enough, the market eventually started to erase the losses with the
The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to cut the OCR by 25 basis points. Australian core inflation eased in the final quarter of 2024 but remained above the RBA’s target. The Australian Dollar consolidates gains against its American rival ahead of the announcement. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will announce its first monetary
Brent crude oil prices paused in early trading on Tuesday after gaining in the previous session following a drone attack on an oil pipeline pumping station in Russia that reduced flows from Kazakhstan. Brent crude futures ticked down 7 cents, or 0.09%, to $75.15 a barrel by 0137 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude
Yen remains the standout performer, even though momentum had moderated slightly. Discussions surrounding BoJ’s next move continue to dominate, particularly in a low-activity session with both US and Canadian markets closed for holidays. After stronger than expected Japanese Q4 GDP report, market expectations for a July rate hike to 0.75% have strengthened to around 80%.
Fundamental Overview Yesterday, the US PPI report came in higher than expected but the focus was on the details that feed into the Core PCE index, which is what the Fed focuses on. Those details were all very soft and helped to bring the early estimates down to more benign levels. In fact, the Core
Gold price edges higher in Friday’s Asian session. Trade war fears and lower US bond yields support the precious metal. Investors brace for the US January Retail Sales data, which is due later on Friday. Gold price (XAU/USD) extends its upside during the Asian trading hours on Friday. The growing concerns about US President Donald