Investor sentiment in Germany fell for the fourth consecutive month in September, a survey showed, as investors expected scarcity of raw materials to slow the recovery in Europe’s largest economy. German ZEW Economic Sentiment fell to 26.5 from 40.4 in August. A Reuters poll had forecast a decline to 30.0. …
Read More »Bitcoin Down 4%, Ethereum Down 6%
Cryptocurrency sell-off widened Tuesday, September 7, while Bitcoin shed nearly 4% while its smaller rival, Ethereum, shed more than 6%. Bitcoin, the world’s largest and most popular cryptocurrency, fell 4% to $50,516, after rising to its highest level since mid-May above $52,000 earlier, in Asian trading. Ethereum fell more than …
Read More »German Investor Sentiment Falls
A survey showed that investor sentiment in Germany fell for the fourth consecutive month in September, with investors expecting a scarcity of raw materials and a shortage of chips to slow the recovery in Europe’s largest economy. The ZEW Institute for Economic Research said its survey of investor sentiment fell …
Read More »German Industrial Production Recovery Suggests Bottlenecks Are Easing
German industrial production rose more than expected in July after a three-month decline, data showed, in a sign that factories were overcoming supply bottlenecks that slowed the recovery of Europe’s largest economy. The Federal Statistics Office said industrial production, which includes the construction and energy sectors, increased 1% month-on-month, after …
Read More »All Eyes on ECB With PEPP Tapering Expected in Q4
The European Central Bank’s Governing Council will meet this week to decide on the level of PEPP purchases; analysts expect a reduction after two-quarters of higher purchases. the amount will remain undetermined, but monthly purchases may be reduced to 60 billion euros from the current 80 billion euros. Statements made …
Read More »Currencies Overview: The Dollar Finds Support as Traders Look Forward to The European Central Meeting
The dollar found support on Tuesday, September 7th, as investors awaited the European Central Bank meeting and US data to learn about policy expectations, while the Australian dollar rose briefly after the Reserve Bank of Australia stuck to its plans to reduce bond purchases. The US currency curbed the euro …
Read More »Bigger-Than-Expected Growth in Chinese Exports in August Boosts Economy
China’s exports grew faster than expected in August thanks to strong global demand, relieving some pressure on the world’s second-largest economy as it tries to overcome many problems on several fronts. The Asian giant made a strong recovery from the repercussions of the Coronavirus, but the economic momentum has weakened …
Read More »Gold Near Its Highest Level in More Than Two Months
Gold prices fell on Monday as the dollar rose, but renewed bets that the US Federal Reserve may slowly reduce its stimulus program to support the economy kept the precious metal near its highest level in two and a half months. And gold for immediate selling ended the trading session …
Read More »Nikkei Rises 0.76% at The Beginning of Trading in Tokyo
The Nikkei average rose in early trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Tuesday. The Nikkei rose 0.76 percent to 2,9883.92 points, while the broader Topix index rose 0.75 percent to 2056.45 points.
Read More »Dubai TV Interview, Sept 06, 2021
Speaking to Dubai TV on Monday, Mohamed Hashad, Director of Research and Development at Noor Capital, discussed the current situation across global markets, with anticipation for a number of developments over the course of the week. the US Non-Farm Payrolls Report The US job data had a massive impact on …
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