Oil prices retreated on Monday after jumping earlier in the session above $70 a barrel for the first time since the start of the Coronavirus crisis, following attacks on Saudi oil facilities. Brent crude futures, the world record, ended the trading session down $1.12, or the equivalent of 1.61%, to …
Read More »House to Vote on $1.9 Tr Relief Bill on Wednesday
The United States House of Representatives is set to hold a final vote on the $1.9 trillion relief bill next Wednesday. It was originally planned that the vote will take place on Tuesday, but CNN reported that it will most likely take place on Wednesday, citing senior Democrats in Congress. …
Read More »NYSE Closes Monday on Mixed Note
The main indices of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) showed a mixed performance on Monday, amid an improved investors’ sentiment and the rise in Treasury bond yields following the passing of the $1.9 trillion relief bill by the U.S. Senate. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed lower by 0.97% at …
Read More »U.S. Treasury Yields at Highest Level in More than a Year
Treasury bond yields in the United States continued to rise on Monday, as selling pressures on long-term debt instruments continued due to expectations of a rise in inflation and strong economic recovery. The benchmark 10-year Treasury bond yield rose to their highest level in nearly 13 months, adding 4.3 basis …
Read More »Oil Prices Decline for First Time in Five Sessions
Oil prices declined on Monday for the first time in five sessions after briefly rising due to fears about geopolitical tensions. Brent crude futures for May delivery lost $1.12 or 1.6%, to close at $68.24 per barrel. The global benchmark futures exceeded $71.3 per barrel yesterday, trading higher than $70 …
Read More »Gold Settles at Lowest Level in Nearly a Year
Gold prices declined on Monday to their lowest level in about a year, as the U.S Dollar (USD) and Treasury bond yields continued to rise strongly, supported by expectations of economic recovery, especially after the Senate passed the $1.9 trillion stimulus package. The yellow metal futures for April delivery dropped …
Read More »U.S. Congress Questions Facebook’s Advertising Policy
The United States House of Representatives on Monday questioned the CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, about the social network’s policies regarding ads directed towards gun accessories and protective equipment, Reuters reported. The claim is that ads about weapons were placed next to content that amplified election misinformation and news about …
Read More »USD Surges to Highest Level in Three Months
The U.S. Dollar (USD) rose on Monday, reaching its highest level in three and a half months, supported by higher demand due to the increasing Treasury bond yields. The Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the USD’s performance against a basket of six major international currencies, is up by 0.35% at …
Read More »European Stocks Finish Monday with Strong Gains
European shares finished Monday higher, opening the second week of March with a positive performance, as investor’s sentiment improved on the back of positive expectations of economic recovery, following the passing of the huge stimulus bill in the United States by the Senate. The STOXX Europe 600 index closed up …
Read More »Yellen: Relief Bill to Fuel Strong Growth
The United States Secretary of the Treasury, Janet Yellen, said on Monday that the $1.9 trillion relief bill will strongly help economic recovery from the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, Reuters reported. “This is a bill that will really provide Americans the relief they need to get to the other …
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