NAGA Weekly Recap November 13 – November 17 - 2023
Welcome to this week's market overview! We've gathered key insights from around the globe to keep you informed on the latest financial trends and movements. From Wall Street's response to economic indicators to international oil markets and currency fluctuations, our concise summaries provide a snapshot of the week's most impactful economic events.
Dow Jones falls after Jobless Claims
The Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a decline on Thursday following the release of higher-than-expected initial unemployment claims. The Labor Department reported that first-time jobless claims rose to 231,000, up from 217,000 the previous week and surpassing the anticipated figure of 222,000.
Despite the recent selling pressure, the confirmed uptrend, which began with the follow-through day on November 1st, particularly in tech and retail sectors within the Nasdaq composite, remains robust.
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Walmart tumbles 8% on cautious outlook for consumer spending
Walmart, the world's largest retailer, saw its shares fall 8.1% on Thursday following its forecast of a downturn in consumer spending during the upcoming holiday season. Walmart reported a third-quarter comparable sales growth of 4.9%, beating Wall Street's forecast of around 3.2%. Their revenue reached $160.8 billion with adjusted earnings of $1.53 per share, slightly above expectations. However, the company maintains a cautious outlook.
This cautious stance is particularly notable in contrast to its rival Target, which recently shared an optimistic sales and earnings outlook, contributing to a record high in Walmart's shares just a day before.
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Oil falls nearly 5% as demand worries
Crude oil futures experienced a significant drop of up to 5% on Thursday, driven by diminishing concerns over a supply squeeze, increasing inventories, and growing fears of a global economic slowdown. WTI Crude oil futures declined by 4.9% to close at $72.90 per barrel, while Brent Crude fell 4.63% to $77.42 per barrel.
This downturn in oil prices, which are now about 22% lower than their 2023 peak in late September, marks the potential fourth consecutive week of losses. The decline is attributed to increasing OPEC+ production in October, higher U.S. inventories, and escalating concerns about global demand.
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GBP/USD hovers above 1.2400
The GBP/USD pair entered a phase of consolidation around 1.2400 on Thursday, following a significant downward correction the previous day. Despite recent fluctuations, the pair's near-term technical outlook remains bullish.
On Wednesday, softer-than-expected inflation figures from the UK put pressure on the Pound Sterling during European trading hours. Meanwhile, the US Dollar gained strength after the release of Retail Sales data, which indicated a smaller-than-anticipated decline for October. This development further contributed to the GBP/USD pair's downward movement in the latter half of the day.
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This concludes our weekly recap. Have a great weekend and see you next week! 👋
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