Trades tended to the positive within the context of the retest that is required to be achieved on short intervals at 1.1975 so that the euro was satisfied with recording its highest level at 1.1952. Technically, and by looking at the chart, the 50-day moving average is still pressuring the …
Read More »Eurozone Preliminary Manufacturing PMI Arrives at 64.9 in June
The Eurozone manufacturing sector activity boosted its pace of expansion in the reported month, the latest manufacturing activity survey from IHS/Markit research showed on Wednesday. The manufacturing purchasing managers index remained steady at 63.1 in June and beat 62.1 expectations. Services PMI jumped to 41-month highs of 58.0 in June …
Read More »UK Preliminary Manufacturing PMI eases to 64.2 June
The seasonally adjusted IHS Markit/CIPS UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) eased to 64.2 in June versus 64.0 expected and 65.6 – May’s final reading.
Read More »Switzerland: Current Account Surplus Widens in The First Quarter of 2021
The Swiss National Bank announced today, Tuesday, that Switzerland achieved a current account surplus of 16 billion Swiss francs (17.40 billion dollars) in the first quarter of 2021, 6 billion francs more than it was in the previous quarter. The weakness of the Swiss franc against the dollar since the …
Read More »U.S: Philly Fed Nonmanufacturing Index Improves in June
The headline Regional Business Activity Index of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s Nonmanufacturing Business Outlook Survey improved decisively to 59.6 in June from 36.9 in May.
Read More »Bitcoin Plunges Below $30,000, Its Lowest Since Late January
Bitcoin plunged 5.8% during the session, reaching its lowest level since late January to below $30,000 Cryptocurrency bitcoin plunged below $30,000 for the first time in nearly five months, weighed down by China’s recent crackdown on cryptocurrencies. The world’s largest cryptocurrency fell 6.4% to $29,614, its lowest since Jan. 27. …
Read More »Two Sources to Reuters: OPEC+ is Considering a Gradual Increase in Production From August
Two sources with Reuters knowledge of the OPEC + group talks today, Tuesday, said that the group is considering another gradual increase in oil production from August as oil prices rise thanks to the recovery in demand, but it has not yet made a decision on the exact size. The …
Read More »Bitcoin Makes up For Some of Its Losses in Asia
Bitcoin recouped some of its losses on Tuesday, a day after hitting a two-week low after the People’s Bank of China (the central bank) confirmed its crackdown on cryptocurrencies in the country and its restriction of its circulation channels among the population. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was last up 3% …
Read More »The Dollar Catches a Breath Before The Fed’s Testimony
The US dollar paused for breath on Tuesday, as traders awaited testimony by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell for more guidance on the recent sudden shift in central bank policy expectations. The dollar has made significant gains since the Federal Reserve indicated last week to raise interest rates earlier than …
Read More »European Shares Rise And Recovery Hopes Lift Banks And Mining Sectors
European shares rose to record levels today, as optimism about economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic led by the stimulus outweighed fears of global central banks tightening monetary policy earlier than expected. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.1%, with gains led by shares that are sensitive to the economy, …
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