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Euro Surges Across the Board

The Euro (EUR) has surged against major currencies during Monday’s trading, supported by the decline of the US Dollar (USD). A highly anticipated meeting for the European Central Bank (ECB) is set to take place on Thursday, while on Friday the European Union Leaders will discuss the COVID-19 crisis stimulus …

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USD Weakens Against Major Currencies

The US Dollar (USD) is showing a weak performance during the first session of the week, despite the lack of major economic data. The United States continues to hold the highest number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases worldwide, with multiple record-high daily surges in recent weeks. The Dollar Index (DXY), …

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European Stocks Close Higher

Despite a record increase in COVID-19 cases worldwide on Monday, European stocks closed higher, supported by positive expectations regarding the development of a new vaccine for the spreading novel coronavirus. The pan-European STOXX 600 index added 1.06% or 3.88 points, as it closed at 370.71. In Paris, the CAC40 Index …

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New York Fed: Consumer Expectations Improving

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York June 2020 Survey of Consumer Expectations showed a continued gradual decline in pessimism about household financial conditions. Although consumers overall remain less optimistic about earnings growth, income growth, and job finding expectations compared to the pre-COVID-19 environment, some indicators showed considerable improvements in …

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NYSE Opens Week Higher

Indices of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) opened higher on Monday, with the Nasdaq reaching yet another record high, with investors growing optimistic about a vaccine for the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The Dow Jones Industrial Average opened higher by 0.57% at 26,225, while the S&P 500 gained 0.63% …

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