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10:59 AM - Troubling financial forecasts take a toll on British clothing brand Joules. The stock dives almost 41% at peak, struggling with weak demand for its outdoor and rainwear line and customer reservations about high prices and living costs. The company fears a "significant" loss for the first half, potentially leading to an annual pre-tax loss [1].
10:31 AM - Rising interest rates in the US put a squeeze on gold prices. Gold drops 0.4% at its lowest point in three weeks, reaching $1,751 per troy ounce. The stronger dollar makes commodities more expensive for buyers outside of the US [2].
10:05 AM - The sale of iFood shares to Prosus triggers a spike in Just Eat Takeaway shares. Europe's largest food delivery company sees a 29.6% increase, reaching €21.60 - its highest level in over two months [3].
9:35 AM - Cryptocurrency Bitcoin plunges as the week ends, falling 8.6% within minutes to a three-week low of $21,397. Ethereum mirrors the slide with an 8% drop to $1,725. The decline's exact cause remains unclear, although weakened investor confidence and selling pressure could be factors [4].
9:19 AM - Hypoport shares tumble to the bottom of the SDAX, dropping as much as 9% to €227.60. Analysts suspect Metzler may have downgraded the financial intermediary's shares from "Hold" to "Sell" [5].
7:32 AM - Anticipated higher interest rates in the US fuel the US dollar's surge. The dollar index climbs 0.2% to 107.72 points - a month's high [6]. Some analysts worry that the ECB is falling behind the Fed in its rate hike strategy, which could affect the euro's performance [7].
Insights
- Market shifts: Sliding stocks like Joules, gold, and Bitcoin often reflect a combination of technical weakness, bearish market signs, macroeconomic uncertainties, and Fed policy fluctuations.
- Dollar strength: A stronger US dollar can apply pressure to commodities and currencies, pushing gold, Bitcoin, and energy-related stocks lower. Conversely, it can negatively impact multinational firms outside the US due to unfavorable currency conversion effects.
- Crypto Investor sentiment and selling pressure: Reduced confidence and heavy selling pressure could contribute to Bitcoin's downturn, possibly as a result of Fed policy unpredictability and geopolitical tensions.
- Long-term projections: Despite short-term drops, some analysts maintain a bullish outlook on Bitcoin due to institutional adoption, declining volatility, and expectations of rebound or growth beyond the current level later in 2025.
Sources:1. FT Adviser2. Reuters3. Reuters4. Bloomberg5. Reuters6. Reuters7. Reuters
Technology's impact on investing is apparent as the sale of iFood shares to Prosus triggers a spike in Just Eat Takeaway shares (3), while concerns about high prices and living costs weigh down British clothing brand Joules (1). In the realm of finance and sports, the strength of the US dollar can influence commodity prices, as evidenced by the drop in gold prices due to rising interest rates (2). Despite Bitcoin's plunge (4), some analysts remain optimistic about its long-term outlook, citing institutional adoption, declining volatility, and expectations of rebound or growth beyond the current level later in 2025.
