Home sales in the United States increased for the fifth consecutive month during October, data showed on Thursday, Reuters reported. Existing home sales increased by 4.3% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 6.85 million units in October, according to the National Association of Realtors. The September reading was revised …

The US Dollar (USD) is showing a good performance on Thursday, supported by an improved investors’ sentiment. The Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the USD performance against a basket of six major international currencies, is up for the day by 0.24% at 92.54.

The number of United Sates citizens applying for unemployment benefits increased last week, against market expectations, data showed on Thursday. This comes as the increasing number of Coronavirus cases in the states is affecting the market negatively. Initial claims for jobless benefits rose by 31,000 to a seasonally adjusted 742,000 …

Large-scale distribution of Coronavirus vaccines, coupled with the current monetary easing policy by the United States Federal Reserve could lead the US Dollar (USD) to weaken by as much as 20% in 2021, according to a recent report by Citibank, Reuters reported. “When viable, widely distributed vaccines hit the market, …

The President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Thomas Barkin, said on Wednesday in an interview with Yahoo Finance that the Fed will continue with its policy accommodation through monthly bond purchases. “Every month we engage in those asset purchases is more stimulus.”“That’s a lot of support to the …

President of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, John Williams, said that his view on the economy has become somewhat more upbeat. Williams reiterated the Fed’s commitment to using all available tools to support a strong economy, MarketWatch reported. “We have the ability especially with monetary policy to make …

New York City is closing its schools again in order to curb the renewed spread of the Coronavirus pandemic, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Wednesday. “New York City has reached the 3% testing positivity 7-day average threshold. Unfortunately, this means public school buildings will be closed as of tomorrow, …

Oil prices rose on Wednesday, closing at their highest level since early September, supported by an improved outlook due to recent developments in Coronavirus vaccine research. Brent crude futures for January delivery rose by 59 cents, or 1.4%, to finish at $44.34 per barrel. Meanwhile, the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) …

Gold prices declined for the second consecutive session on Wednesday, amid improved investors’ sentiment and risk appetite and a decreased demand for safe havens. Gold futures for December delivery decreased by $11.20, or 0.6%, to settle at $1,873.90 per ounce.

Crude oil inventories in the United States increased last week by 800,000 barrels, according to data by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) on Wednesday. By the end of 13 November, American crude stockpiles stood at 489.5 million barrels. Meanwhile, gasoline inventories increased by 2.6 million barrels last week, while …