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Read More »Gold Continues to Suffer Losses
Heavy selling continues to control gold prices within a short-term downward correction trend touching the target to be achieved last Friday 1787, posting its lowest transactions with the opening of the current week’s trading in 1764 early this week. On the technical side, and by looking at the chart at …
Read More »Euro Begins The Week on Upside
The single European currency was able to maximize its gains against the US dollar within the expected upward path, heading for touching the second official target of the current bullish wave at 1.1970, its highest level during the Asian session for the current week at 1.1974. Technically Speaking, and with …
Read More »Weekly Recap 23-27 Nov
Despite the promising news about the Corona vaccine, markets are still turbulent with the increase in Corona cases around the world and the imposition of new measures to limit the spread of the virus, which affects the entire market in turn. Oil rose more than 30% from its lowest level …
Read More »Unemployment in Brazil Rises to Highest Level on Record
The unemployment rate in Brazil increased to its highest level ever, official data showed on Friday. The unemployment rate in the three months to September increased to 14.6% from 14.4% in the three months to August. Meanwhile, the number of unemployed rose to another record of 14.1 million from 13.8 …
Read More »Oil Ends Mixed in Anticipation for OPEC Summit
Oil prices ended Friday on a mixed note, awaiting the upcoming OPEC summit. Brent crude futures for January delivery rose by 38 cents, or 0.8%, to close at $48.18 per barrel. Meanwhile, the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for January delivery closed lower by 18 cents, or 0.8%, at …
Read More »Gold Records Biggest Weekly Decline in Two Months
Gold prices plunged on Friday, ending the week with the biggest losses in about two months. Gold futures for February delivery declined by $23.10, or 1.3%, to settle at $1,788.10 per ounce. Meanwhile, gold futures for December delivery finished lower by $23.60, or 1.3%, to close at $1,781.90 per ounce. …
Read More »European Stocks End Week in Gains
European stocks closed higher on Friday, wrapping up a week of gains on the back of positive news about Coronavirus vaccines. The STOXX Europe 600 index gained 0.41%, to close at 393.23 points, registering weekly gains of around 0.5%. In France, the French CAC40 index added 0.56%. Meanwhile, the UK’s …
Read More »USD Nears Another Weekly Loss
The US Dollar (USD) is set to record weekly losses after continuing to decline on Friday, amid improved risk appetite among investors. The Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the USD performance against a basket of six major international currencies, is down by 0.10% at 91.90. The index has been moving …
Read More »Germany to Raise COVID-19 Stimulus Spending
The German government plans to increase Coronavirus aid for companies to about EUR 4.5 billion per week next month, according to an official statement picked up by Reuters. “Cohesion and solidarity are hence the imperative of the hour,” said the Economy Minister Peter Altmaier. “We will not leave our companies …
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