Gold prices continued their downward trend on Wednesday, falling for the fifth consecutive session, amid the rise of the U.S. Dollar (USD) ahead of the release of the United States Federal Reserve policy statement. The yellow metal futures for February delivery plunged by $6, or 0.3%, to close at the …

The United States Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has decided on Wednesday to maintain interest rates unchanged at a record low between 0% and 0.25%. The decision comes following a two-day meeting that concluded today. The Fed has reiterated its commitment to using its full range of tools …

Nokia disclosed in an official statement on Wednesday that it is not aware of the exact reason behind the recent surge in its share price, Reuters reported. The Finland-based technology giant saw its share price rise by an astonishing 41% on Wednesday. “Nokia is not aware of any material, undisclosed …

The U.S. Dollar (USD) is maintaining its gains against the Canadian Dollar (CAD) on Wednesday, despite the latter being supported by a rise in oil prices on the back of a large drop in crude stockpiles in the United States. The USD/CAD pair is up for the day by 0.55% …

Crude oil inventories in the United States declined more than expected last week, the weekly report by the U.S. Energy Information Adminstration (EIA) showed on Wednesday. Oil stockpiles in the U.S. fell by 9.91 million barrels, against market expectations of a 400,000-barrel increase. Gasoline inventories increased by 2.47 million barrels …

European stocks declined on Wednesday, amid reduced risk appetite among investors in anticipation of the United States Federal Reserve policy decision. The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell by 1.20%, with the telecom sector leading the decline and falling by 2.9%. The French CAC40 plummeted by 1.29%, while the German DAX …

The Untied States Federal Reserve is highly expected to maintain interest rates unchanged during its January meeting, which concludes later on Wednesday. The two-day meeting is also expected to maintain the current pace of asset purchases. Furthermore, the Fed will surely reiterate its commitment to supporting the American economy until …

The German government revised its expectations for economic growth in 2021 downwards to 3%, down from a previously estimated growth rate of 4.4%. Another lockdown as part of the preventive measures against the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic has left its toll on the biggest economy in Europe, as shown …

The U.S. Dollar (USD) rose on Wednesday, following the release of positive economic data that showed a rise in durable goods orders in December. The rise of the USD also comes amid anticipation for the outcomes of the Federal Reserve policy meeting, which is expected maintain interest rates unchanged near …

Bitcoin accounted for the biggest share of investment inflows in cryptocurrencies since the beginning of the year, CoinTelegraph reported. The biggest digital currency in the world in terms of market capitalization, dominated 97% of inflows into cryptocurrencies in 2021, as shown by a recent report by CoinShares. Earlier this year, …