The U.S. Dollar (USD) is showing a positive performance on Friday, but remains on track to score weekly losses. This week’s jobs data in the United States showed that the economic recovery from the Coronavirus pandemic is slower than previously expected. The Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the Dollar’s performance …
Read More »Nasdaq and S&P 500 Close at New Record Highs
The main indices of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) closed mostly higher on Thursday, supported by an improved investors’ sentiment and strong gains by the technology sector, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq closing at new record highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined marginally by 0.02% and closed nearly …
Read More »Oil Futures End Gains Rally and Close Lower
Oil prices declined on Thursday, ending its best rising-streak in about two years, amid concerns about the recovery of the global demand this year. Earlier today, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) revised down its expectations for the global demand for crude oil to rise by 5.8 million …
Read More »AUD Maintains Strong Gains Against USD
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is showing a positive performance on Thursday against the U.S. Dollar (USD), supported by the decline of the greenback. Earlier today, the AUD/USD pair rose to its best level in about three weeks. The pair is currently trading higher for the day by 0.43% at 0.7755. …
Read More »Draghi Edges Closer to Leading New Italian Government
Former President of the European Central Bank (ECB) Mario Draghi, who was recently named as Prime Minister to form a new technocratic government in Italy has gained the support of a major party, moving a step closer to forming his cabinet. On Thursday, the majority of the members of the …
Read More »Bitcoin Maintains Large Gains Near $48,000
Bitcoin surged on Thursday to a new all-time high, supported by increased demand from institutional investors. The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose earlier today above the $48,000 level for the very first time, setting a new record near $48,300. Now, the digital currency is trading at $47,933, up by about 6.4% …
Read More »European Stocks Return to Gains
European stocks closed Thursday in gains, recovering from yesterday’s losses, as investors are digesting the financial results for a number of listed companies amid the earning reports season. The STOXX Europe 600 index finished higher by 0.5%, with most sectors, led by tech, closing in the positive territory. The German …
Read More »Gold Declines for First Time in Five Sessions
Gold prices declined on Thursday, following four consecutive daily rises, as the United States Treasury yields rose following the decline in jobless claims in the U.S. The decline of the yellow metal comes as the U.S. Dollar (USD) has been fluctuating in a tight range today. Gold futures for April delivery dropped …
Read More »OPEC Revises Its Demand Forecasts for 2021
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is expecting the global demand for crude oil to rise by 5.8 million barrels per day (b/d) in 2021, decreasing its previous expectations by about 100,000 b/d. Extended lockdowns and the re-introduction of partial lockdowns in a number of countries has resulted …
Read More »U.S. Natural Gas Inventories Down 171 BCF
Natural gas inventories in the United States decreased by 171 billion cubic feet (Bcf) during the week ended February 5, according to data by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) on Thursday. The total amount of natural gas stockpiles currently stands at 2.518 trillion cubic feet (Tcf), declining by 9 …
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