Oil prices reversed upwardly and continued achieving gains for the second session in light of the growing risk appetite, despite data showing a sudden increase in US crude stocks last week and a decrease in demand expectations due to the growing infection cases with the Covid-19 virus. Brent crude futures …
Read More »Coca-Cola’s Earnings and Revenue Beat Expectations in Q2
The Coca-Cola Company’s second-quarter earnings report released on Wednesday indicated that it beat analysts’ expectations; the company posted revenue that also beat expectations. Earnings per share were $0.68, while revenue was $10.1B. During the year, Coca-Cola shares traded 1% higher, underperforming the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which is up 12.76% …
Read More »Gold Prices Fall as Dollar Rises
Gold prices fell, heading for losses for the second session in a row, as the dollar’s gains and the recovery of US Treasury bond yields weighed on the metal’s safe-haven attractiveness amid fears of the rapidly spreading Delta variant of the Coronavirus. The spot price of gold fell 0.2 percent …
Read More »A Jump in Japan’s Exports Thanks to Strong Demand From The United States and China
Japan’s exports jumped in June, led by US demand for cars and shipments to China of chip-making equipment, raising hopes of an export-fueled recovery in the world’s third-largest economy. Exports increased 48.6% year on year in June, posting double-digit gains for the fourth consecutive month, but the rate was greatly …
Read More »Japanese Stocks Rise After Five Sessions of Losses
Japanese stocks snapped a five-session losing streak as investors re-purchased shares whose prices fell amid cautious optimism about earnings ahead of a long weekend marking the start of the Tokyo Olympic Games. The Nikkei index closed up 0.58 percent at 27,548 points, rebounding from Tuesday’s six-month low, although it failed …
Read More »Leading Stocks And Travel Companies Lead The Gains in Europe
A series of strong results from European blue-chip companies helped the region’s stock index rise on Wednesday and continue to recover after Monday’s sharp losses, while travel stocks returned to their strong performance after weeks of declines. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was up 0.7%, while leisure and travel stocks …
Read More »Crude Oil Prices Fall on Unexpected Surge in US Stocks
Oil prices fell after a sector report showed an unexpected increase in US crude stocks last week, stoking fears that a new surge in Covid-19 infections could reduce demand for fuel. Brent crude futures fell 36 cents, or 0.5 percent, to $ 68.98 a barrel at 0628 GMT, giving up …
Read More »The US Dollar Approaching Annual Peaks, ECB In Sight
The dollar stood within shouting distance of new record annual peaks on Wednesday, as fears of rising covid-19 infections capped gains from interest rate hike expectations. Meanwhile, investors are waiting to get signs from the European Central Bank on their next move. On Tuesday, the euro touched its lowest level …
Read More »India Records Highest Daily Death Toll in a Month due to Covid-19
India’s health ministry data showed that the country recorded 4,2015 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, while the number of deaths jumped by 3,998, the highest daily toll since June 12. The data revealed that the total number of injuries reached 31.22 million cases, while the deaths amounted …
Read More »Germany Records 2,203 New Infections With Coronavirus
Data from the Robert Koch Institute for Infectious Diseases showed on Wednesday that the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in Germany rose by 2,203 to 3,748,613. The data revealed that the country recorded 19 new deaths from the disease, bringing the total to 91,416.
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