Wholesale sales in the Canadian economy increased for the fourth consecutive month in August, more than analysts’ expectations. data released by Statistics Canada showed on Monday, that wholesale sales in Canada posted an increase of 3% last August compared to 4.3% in July. Analysts had expected that wholesale sales in …
Read More »China’s Crude Oil Production Grew by 2.4% in September
Data from the Chinese Bureau of National Statistics showed today, Monday, that China’s crude oil production rose 2.4% year on year in September to 16.1 million tons, while natural gas production increased 7.6% from a year ago. Crude oil production grew 1.7% year on year in the first nine months …
Read More »OPEC+ Facing Expectations of Weak Oil Demand
Sources in OPEC+ told Reuters that the group of oil-producing countries will meet on Monday to discuss expectations of weak demand in light of the high cases of Coronavirus and the increase in Libya’s production, but it is unlikely to recommend immediate action. A joint ministerial monitoring committee, including the …
Read More »Oil Drops After Chinese Data; All eyes on OPEC+
Oil prices fell today, Monday, after the growth of the Chinese economy in the third quarter of the year was weaker than expected, highlighting concerns about the impact of the growing Coronavirus infections around the world on demand for the largest importer of crude in the world. The world’s second-largest …
Read More »European Stocks Are Rising Supported by Strong Results
European stocks rose in early trade on Monday, supported by strong results from Dutch Phillips and Swiss wealth manager Julius Baer, overshadowing concerns about new restrictions imposed to combat the Coronavirus across the continent. The pan-European STOXX 600 index was up 0.8%, resuming its rise after suffering limited weekly losses. …
Read More »Gold Rising on Fears of Coronavirus And Hopes of US Stimulus
Gold prices rose on Monday, supported by concerns about the worsening Covid-19 pandemic, while the precious metal prices were also boosted by hopes for a new US stimulus package ahead of the presidential elections in November. The spot price of gold was up 0.6% to $ 1909.90 an ounce, while …
Read More »Japanese Exports Fell More Than Expected by 4.9% in September
Japanese exports fell 4.9% in September year on year, more than expected. Imports decreased by 17.2%, better than expectations for a decline of 21.4%. As a result, the trade surplus decreased to 675.0 billion yen. It is reported that Japanese exports to China increased by 14.0%, the largest increase since …
Read More »The Chinese Economy Grew 4.9% in Q3, But Below Expectations
China’s economic recovery accelerated in the third quarter of the year as consumers abandoned caution about the Coronavirus, but the main below-expected growth rate foretells continued risks to one of the few drivers of global demand. Official data revealed on Monday that gross domestic product (GDP) grew 4.9% from July …
Read More »Japan Shares Closed Higher Thanks to Renewed Hopes For US Stimulus
Japanese shares closed higher on Monday, following US futures gains in Asian trade, thanks to hopes of reaching an agreement on a US program to mitigate the economic damage from the Corona virus before the presidential elections. The benchmark Nikkei index rose 1.11% at the close to 23,671.13 points, while …
Read More »Dax Starts The Week on The Positive Side
The DAX is witnessing positive movements as the week begins with a bullish bias. Technically, the index stabilizes intraday above 12780, and most importantly 12740, with a positive motive from the 50-day moving average. We think that there is a chance for a bullish tendency to occur in the coming …
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