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We were on the sidelines during the previous report, indicating that we are waiting for confirmation of the pair breaking the 1.1720 support level, and the following moves will witness consolidation below the mentioned level. Technically, with trading remaining below 1.1720, the 23.60% retracement as shown on the chart, in …

Oil prices closed Thursday lower amid increased concerns for the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on the global demand recovery. Brent crude futures for December delivery decreased by 16 cents, or 0.4%, to settle at $43.16 per barrel. Meanwhile, the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures for …

Crude oil inventories in the United States declined by 3.8 million barrels last week, according to data by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) on Thursday. The decline exceeds that expected by market experts of around 2.3 million barrels, and it comes after an increase of 500,000 barrels in the …

Gold prices returned to gains on Thursday, amid increased demand for safe havens amid uncertainty. The rise in the yellow metal prices came despite the US Dollar’s (USD) gains. Gold futures for December delivery rose by $1.60, or 0.08%, and settled at $1,908.90 per ounce. Since the beginning of the …

President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Thomas Barkin, said on Thursday that spending could increase due to higher confidence in the economy, but that it would take longer for the labor market to recover, Reuters reported. “You’ve got a lot of companies that have chosen, even though they’re …

The British Pound (GBP) declined against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, with the USD showing some strength across the board. Meanwhile, the GBP is impacted by Brexit uncertainty, as well as worries about the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and new lockdowns imposed by the British government. The …

President of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Mary Daly, said on Thursday that in order for the monetary policy objective of achieving economic recovery, extra stimulus by the government is needed, Reuters reported. “These two things need to come together or else we will have an incomplete solution,”

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, said on Thursday that he could support a new stimulus package worth more than the $1.8 trillion he offered last week, which was rejected by the Democrats. This comes after the US Treasury Secretary, Steven Mnuchin, said he does not expect a …

European stocks saw huge losses on Thursday, amid increasing concerns about the second wave of COVID-19 across the old continent. The Stoxx Europe 600 index closed lower by 2.10% at 362.83 points, its worst daily performance in more than three weeks. The German DAX index finished lower by about 2.5%, …

The Turkish Lira (TRY) hit another record low on Thursday as the USD/TRY pair reached 7.95, getting close to an unprecedented level of 8. Ankara’s monetary policy has been heavily criticized as it is failing to stop the local currency’s wounds. USD/TRY is currently trading at 7.9323, up by 0.28% …