Japanese stocks fell, affected by a widespread sell-off in global stocks Thursday, September 24th, after concerns about their high valuation and an increase in virus cases. The pressure on stocks was increased by uncertainty over the US presidential election, as President Donald Trump declined to comment on a peaceful transfer …
Read More »Demand For US Dollar Rises as Stocks Decline
The dollar held on to its gains against most currencies on Thursday, after signs of an economic slowdown in Europe and the United States revived concerns about the repercussions of the second wave of coronavirus infections. The Euro, already hit by fears of a return to tight lockdown measures, faces …
Read More »SNB maintains key rate at -0.75%
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) board members left the monetary policy settings unchanged at its September quarter monetary policy assessment this Thursday The SNB left the benchmark sight deposit rate unchanged at -0.75%. The central bank maintained the 3-Month Libor Target Range steady between -1.25% to -0.25%, as widely expected. …
Read More »Lira Hits a Fresh Low Ahead of CBRT Decision
The Turkish lira slumped to a new record low against the US dollar, as investors cautiously await the outcome of the central bank’s policy meeting, which is expected to leave the key interest rate pending. A Reuters poll of 17 economists showed that the bank was keeping its repurchase rate …
Read More »Gold Extends Losses For The Fourth Day on Higher US Dollar
Gold fell Thursday, September 24th, to its lowest level in more than two months, on dollar’s rally, while investors were concerned about the uncertainty surrounding additional stimulus measures to support the slowing economic recovery in the United States. This fell gold in immediate transactions 0.7% to 1851.51 dollars an ounce …
Read More »PBOC Sets Yuan Reference Rate at 6.8028
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has set the yuan reference rate at 6.8028 versus Wednesday’s fix at 6.7986.
Read More »Wall Street Closes in Red
Wall Street ended Wednesday’s trading in decline, after recent remarks by US Federal Reserve officials signaled maintaining interest rates near 0% for the coming three years, as well as concerns among the rising number of COVID-19 cases. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by 1.92%, or 525.05 points, to close …
Read More »US Treasury Yields Marginally Rise
Treasury yields in the United States marginally increased on Wednesday following recent remarks by Federal Reserve officials. Yield on the 10-year Treasury bond levelled up by 1.3 basis points to 0.676%, while return on the 30-year bonds increased by the same amount to 1.426%. Meanwhile, return on the two-year notes …
Read More »Oil Prices Finish Higher Following Inventory Draw
Oil prices rose on Wednesday, after data showed a decline in US crude inventories. Brent crude futures for November delivery increased by 5 cents, or 0.1%, and settled at $41.77 per barrel. Meanwhile, the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for November delivery levelled up by 13 cents, or 0.3%, and …
Read More »Gold Falls to Lowest Level in Two Months
Gold prices declined on Wednesday, losing the $1,900 per ounce level, as the US Dollar (USD) maintained its rising trend. Gold futures for December delivery decreased by $39.20, or 2.1%, to close at $1,868.40 per ounce, its lowest closing level since July 22. The Dollar index (DXY), which measures the …
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