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Oil rigs in the United States increased by one rig last week to a total of 181 active rigs, according to data by Baker Hughes. This is the first increase in oil rigs since mid-March, with recent declines attributed to lower oil prices amidst decreased demand because of the COVID-19 …

European stocks closed lower on Friday on the back of rising tensions between the United States and China. Beijing has retaliated against a move by the US to close the Chinese consulate in Houston, Texas, and revoked the license of the US consulate in Chengdu. In addition, tech sector stocks …

The flash US Composite PMI Output Index posted 50.0 in July, up from 47.9 signaling a stabilization in private sector output, according to data by IHS Markit. Data shows that private sector companies in the United States are showing stable business activity and recovering from the impacts of the COVID-19 …

The headline seasonally adjusted UK Composite Output Index registered 57.1 in July, up from 47.7 in June, according to data by the IHS Markit and CIPS survey. The improvement in business conditions across the UK helped the private sector economy in restoring recovery signs against the COVID-19 crisis. The flash …

The German economy maintained its move towards recovery during July, according to the latest flash purchasing manager’s index (PMI) data by IHS Markit. The headline Germany Composite Output Index rose sharply again in July, recovering further from a record low in April. The index recorded 55.5 in July, up from …

Data by the US Department of Commerce showed on Friday that new home sales in the United States increased by 13.8% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 776,000 units in June. Meanwhile, May’s revised reading stood at 682,000 units. On Wednesday, data by the National Association of Realtors showed …

Bitcoin is trading at $ 9543 and recovered above $ 9,500 after a short decline due to the bearish sentiment in the global markets. Bitcoin has a market value of $ 175.7 billion, which represents 61.4% of the total capitalization in the digital assets market. Over 82% of Bitcoin holders …

The Russian Central Bank cut its key interest rate to a record low of 4.25% on Friday and stated that it would consider the need for further monetary easing amid low inflation and a shrinking economy.  The 25bp cut was in line with the Reuters poll, with expectations to cut …

Gold is trading near the level of $ 1900 an ounce approaching the highest level recorded in 9 years and got support from the increasing demand for the yellow metal as a safe haven, the weakening of the US dollar and continued increase of corona cases in the United States …

US markets are set to open lower and remain under pressure until headlines about the tension between the United States and China improves and Congress may make progress in the upcoming stimulus package. The market’s focus was on domestic consumption risks after jobless claims rose last week. Dow Jones futures …