Coupang, a South Korea-based e-commerce company, has raised the price target for its initial public offering (IPO) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), aiming at a valuation of $58 billion. The IPO is expected to be the largest on Wall Street since Alibaba’s in 2014. In addition, the boom …

European shares finished Tuesday higher, supported by the decline in U.S. Treasury bond yields, despite data showing a contraction in the Eurozone’s economy during the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2020. The STOXX Europe 600 increased by 0.86% and finished at 420.82 points. The German benchmark index DAX settled higher by …

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) expects the global economy will expand by 5.6% in 2021, raising its forecast for growth compared with an estimated rate of 4.2% in the previous report. The OECD report issued on Tuesday noted that recovery from the Coronavirus impact this year will …

Gold prices declined on Tuesday, as Treasury bond yields pulled back from their year-high, which also increased selling pressure on the U.S. Dollar (USD). The yellow metal futures for April delivery rose by 2.14% 1,713.80 per ounce and reached a high of $1,718.05 earlier today. This is attributed to the …

The United States House of Representatives is set to hold a final vote on the $1.9 trillion relief bill next Wednesday. It was originally planned that the vote will take place on Tuesday, but CNN reported that it will most likely take place on Wednesday, citing senior Democrats in Congress. …

The main indices of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) showed a mixed performance on Monday, amid an improved investors’ sentiment and the rise in Treasury bond yields following the passing of the $1.9 trillion relief bill by the U.S. Senate. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed lower by 0.97% at …

Treasury bond yields in the United States continued to rise on Monday, as selling pressures on long-term debt instruments continued due to expectations of a rise in inflation and strong economic recovery. The benchmark 10-year Treasury bond yield rose to their highest level in nearly 13 months, adding 4.3 basis …

Oil prices declined on Monday for the first time in five sessions after briefly rising due to fears about geopolitical tensions. Brent crude futures for May delivery lost $1.12 or 1.6%, to close at $68.24 per barrel. The global benchmark futures exceeded $71.3 per barrel yesterday, trading higher than $70 …

Gold prices declined on Monday to their lowest level in about a year, as the U.S Dollar (USD) and Treasury bond yields continued to rise strongly, supported by expectations of economic recovery, especially after the Senate passed the $1.9 trillion stimulus package. The yellow metal futures for April delivery dropped …

The United States House of Representatives on Monday questioned the CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, about the social network’s policies regarding ads directed towards gun accessories and protective equipment, Reuters reported. The claim is that ads about weapons were placed next to content that amplified election misinformation and news about …