European stocks opened higher on Monday, August 31, as heavyweight oil and gas companies were supported by higher crude prices, while positive service sector data from China boosted optimism about an economic recovery. The Stoxx600 index of European shares rose 0.4% in early trading, consolidating the small gains made last …
Read More »Nikkei Rises on Hopes of Continuing Abe’s Policies
Japanese stocks closed higher on Monday, August 31, recovering from heavy losses seen in the previous session, as concerns over the resignation of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe eased thanks to speculation that his potential successor will continue his current policies. The benchmark Nikkei Index rose 1.12% to 23,139.76 points, and …
Read More »AIIB Agrees to Lend Turkey 70 million Euros to Fight COVID-19
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, backed by China, has said it will loan Turkey 70 million euros, equivalent to $ 83.37 million, to help it cope with the Covid-19 pandemic. A bank statement said that the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development will participate in financing the project, which aims …
Read More »FX Option Expiries For Aug 31 NY Cut
FX option expiries for Aug 31 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time, via DTCC, can be found below. – EUR/USD: EUR amounts 1.1750 536m1.1800 1.1bn1.1900 1.4bn – GBP/USD: GBP amounts 1.3250 272m – USD/JPY: USD amounts 104.50 378m105.00 754m105.25 575m105.75 457m106.00 438m
Read More »Weekly Recap 24-28 AUG
Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech was what got most of the attention last week. Fed Chair’s comments included announcing a shift in monetary policy to support the labor market and the economy indicating that the Fed may keep low-interest rates for longer. The Dow Jones rose 0.6% to 28,653.8, posting …
Read More »Chinese Manufacturing Activity Slowed in August
Chinese manufacturing activity growth slowed this month, dropping to 51 points from 51.1 in July, as floods in southwest China disrupted production. With the recorded slowdown, however, Chinese manufacturing activity remained above 50 points, which is the separating point between expansion and contraction, which indicates that the Chinese economy continues …
Read More »Canadian Economy Contracts by 38.7% in Q2
Data published by Statistics Canada revealed on Friday that Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Canada declined by 38.7% on a yearly basis in Q2. This reading followed the 8.2% contraction recorded in Q1 but came in slightly better than the market expectation of -39.6%.
Read More »Oil Falling as US Refiners Avoid Worst Phase of Laura
Oil prices plummeted, as Storm Laura bypassed the heart of the US oil industry in Louisiana and Texas without causing wide losses to refineries. Brent crude futures for October delivery, which are due on Friday, fell seven cents to $ 44.99 a barrel before the opening of Wall Street. US …
Read More »The German Economy Minister Does Not Expect Isolation Measures Again
German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier told SWR television that he does not expect the country’s economy to suffer from further lockdown measures even if coronavirus infections continue to rise. The minister also told television that many industries in Germany are improving again.
Read More »US Consumer Spending Exceeds Expectations in July
US consumer spending increased more than expected in July, bolstering expectations of strong economic growth recovery in Q3, although the momentum will likely subside as the Covid-19 pandemic continues and the impact of the fiscal stimulus dissipates. The US Commerce Department said consumer spending, which accounts for more than two-thirds …
Read More »