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, …
Read More »Oil Rises on Optimism About a Quick Recovery in Global Demand
Crude oil prices rose on Tuesday, with Brent hitting $75 a barrel for the first time since April 2019, as investors remained optimistic about a quick recovery in global oil demand and as concerns eased about an early return of Iranian crude. Brent crude futures for August delivery rose 29 …
Read More »Gold Rises Thanks to Weak Dollar Before Powell’s Testimony
Gold rose today as the bullish trend of the US dollar stalled, which increased the attractiveness of the yellow metal ahead of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s testimony before Congress. Spot gold rose 0.3% to $1,787.80 an ounce), after rising 1% in the previous session. And the yellow metal rose …
Read More »German Dax Returns to The Bullish Rebound
Positive trading re-dominated the movements of the German DAX index, recording its highest level during the early trading of the current session at 15,637. On the technical side, by looking at the 60-minute chart, we find that the RSI continues to defend the bullish trend within attempts to obtain bullish …
Read More »Dow Jones Start Positive
Positive trading returned to dominate the movements of the Dow Jones Industrial Average on Wall Street, benefiting from building on 32,940 support level. On the technical side today, and with a closer look at the 60-minute chart, we find that the RSI continues to defend the positive moves. From here, …
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