Home prices in the United States rose during September, according to recent data. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price Index surged by 7% during the fiscal year that ended in September, up from a 5.8% annual rate in August. This is the highest annual rise in the index since …

Household spending in the United States increased more than what was expected during the month of October, data by the US Department of Commerce showed on Wednesday. Purchases increased by 0.5% on a monthly basis, after rising by 1.2% in September. Meanwhile, personal incomes declined by 0.7%.

European stocks closed Wednesday nearly unchanged, after achieving recent gains on restored political certainty in the US and positive news about Coronavirus vaccines, despite the surge in new cases and lockdown measures across the continent. The STOXX Europe 600 index finished marginally lower by 0.056%. In the UK, the FTSE100 …

Crude oil inventories in the United States declined last week, against market expectations, data by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) showed on Wednesday. A decline of 800,000 barrels in the week that ended on November 20 means that crude stockpiles now stand at 488.7 million barrels. Meanwhile, gasoline inventories …

President-elect of the United States, Joe Biden, has vowed to choose a diverse cabinet that represents all Americans. After a lot of anticipation and expectations, we are finally getting to know some of the names that he will nominate to his cabinet. Janet Yellen The first chairwoman of the US …

Treasury yields in the United States rose on Tuesday, due to increased risk appetite and an expected smooth transition in the White House. Return on the 10-year Treasury notes went up by 2.4 basis points to 0.881%. The 30-year bonds yield rose by 4.1 basis points to 1.603%. Meanwhile, the …

Oil prices continued to rally on Tuesday, achieving big gains to finish near its highest level since early March. Brent crude futures for January delivery surged by $1.80, or 3.9%, to close at $47.86 per barrel. Meanwhile, the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for January delivery soared by $1.85, …

Gold prices continued to make big losses on Tuesday, for the second consecutive session, amid improved risk appetite and aversion from safe havens, on the back of positive news about Coronavirus vaccines. In addition, an expected smooth transition in the US administration from the incumbent president to the president-elect helped …

The US Dollar (USD) is declining across the board on Tuesday, on the back of higher risk appetite that comes supported by recent positive news about Coronavirus vaccines. The Dollar index (DXY), which measures the USD performance in front of a basket of six major international currencies, is down by …

European stocks closed Tuesday higher, supported by an improved risk appetite and positive news about Coronavirus vaccine candidates. The STOXX Europe 600 index rose by 0.83%, to finish at 392.05 points. The UK’s FTSE100 increased by 1.55%, while the German index DAX gained 1.26%. Meanwhile, the French index CAC40 settled …