The Euro was calm and tends to be positive during the session, noting that we remained neutral during the previous report due to the conflicting technical signals. On the technical side and by looking at the chart, we find that the 50-day simple moving average has returned to hold the …
Read More »Record Low For Turkish Lira Due to Geopolitical Concerns
The Turkish lira hit a record low against the dollar on Wednesday, influenced by investor concerns about possible US sanctions, strained relations with the European Union and the ongoing conflict in the Caucasus. The currency has lost 24% of its value this year due to concerns about dwindling foreign exchange …
Read More »Dollar Stabilizes as Anger Over Trump’s Stimulus Stance Dissipates
The dollar held steady on Wednesday as it tipped lower against most currencies after initially jumping after President Donald Trump canceled talks on economic stimulus with Democratic lawmakers in a move boosting demand for safe-haven assets. Trump’s sudden decision to suspend stimulus talks until after the Nov. 3 presidential election …
Read More »Japanese Economy Stopped Shrinking in August
The Japanese government updated its economic assessment on Wednesday for the first time since May 2019, after an important indicator improved in August, indicating a gradual recovery from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The Cabinet Office said on Wednesday that the Synchronous Economic Indicators Index, which measures a data …
Read More »Home Prices in Britain Increased at The Fastest Annual Pace Since 2016
British home prices increased last month at the fastest annual pace since June 2016, data from the Halifax Mortgage Company showed on Wednesday, the latest sign of a housing market rally following the lifting of lockdown measures linked to the coronavirus pandemic. Home prices rose 7.3% compared to September last …
Read More »API: Crude Stocks Rose And Gasoline Fell Last Week
Data from the American Petroleum Institute showed that US inventories of crude oil rose last week, while gasoline and distillate stocks declined. Crude inventories increased by 951 thousand barrels over the week ending on October 2 to about 495.4 million barrels, while analysts’ expectations indicated an increase of 294 thousand …
Read More »Oil is Declining With the Faltering US Stimulus Talks
Oil prices fell on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump dampened hopes for a fourth stimulus package to support the economy affected by the Coronavirus pandemic, in addition to an more than expected increase in US crude stocks. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures were down 42 cents, or 1 …
Read More »European Shares Rise After Strong Results Overshadowed Doubts About US Stimulus
European stocks rose on Wednesday after reports of optimistic results from British Tesco and the German Dialog Semiconductor helped reduce the impact of uncertainties surrounding a new US stimulus program. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.2%. Asian stocks and US equity futures also recovered from sharp losses on Wall …
Read More »German Industrial Production Fell Unexpectedly in August
Data Wednesday revealed that German industrial production fell unexpectedly in August, indicating that the recovery in the largest European economy from the shock of the Corona pandemic may be less robust than initially expected. Data released by the Federal Statistics Office showed that industrial production fell 0.2% on a monthly …
Read More »German Dax Losing Momentum
The German DAX was able to apply the bullish scenario as we expected, surpassing the initial target to be achieved 12895/12890, shy of few points from the second goal 12965, recording its highest at 12947. Technically, the current movements of the index may witness a slight bearish tendency due to …
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