European stocks closed higher on Wednesday, as investors anticipate the outcomes of the United States presidential elections. The Stoxx Europe 600 index gained 1.89% or 6.73 points, to close at 362.74 points. Meanwhile, the UK’s FTSE100 finished higher by 1.67%. The German DAX leveled up by 1.95%, while the French …

The Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) services index decreased in October to 56.6 from 57.8 in September, data showed on Wednesday. This is the lowest expansion for the United States services sector in five months, as the economy recovers from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Crude oil inventories in the United States declined by 8 million barrels last week, according to data by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) on Wednesday. Meanwhile, gasoline stockpiles increased by 1.5 million barrels, while distillate stockpiles decreased by 1.6 million barrels.

The US Dollar (USD) is fluctuating on Wednesday, awaiting the results of yesterday’s elections. It seems unlikely that the Democrats will take control of the Senate, which means a new large stimulus package remains uncertain. The Dollar index (DXY), which measures the performance of the USD against a basket of …

Wall Street opened higher on Wednesday, on the day following Election Day in the United States as the outcomes of the elections remains highly anticipated. All the indices of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) are trading higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up by more than 563 points …

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) closed Tuesday higher on hopes for a new stimulus package following today’s elections. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 514.92 points, or 1.9%, to close at 27,439.97 points. The S&P 500 gained 58.11 points, or 1.8%, and finished at 3,368.35 points. The Nasdaq Composite …

Oil prices rose on Tuesday to their highest level in a week on election day, on the hopes for a new stimulus package following the US elections and commitment from the OPEC+ to maintain output curbs. Brent crude futures for January delivery gained 74 cents, or 1.9%, to close at …

Gold prices finished at their highest level in a week, as the US dollar (USD) declined on election day in the United States. Gold futures for December delivery finished higher by $17.90, or 1%, at $1,910.40 per ounce, its highest level since October 27. Meanwhile, silver futures for December delivery …

New factory orders in the United States increased by 1.1% in September, data by the US Department of Commerce showed on Tuesday. This comes after factory orders rose by 0.6% in August.

The Euro (EUR) rose against the US Dollar (USD) to its highest level in five days during Tuesday’s trading session, as the USD is declining across the board on election day. The EUR/USD is trading higher for the day by 0.72% at 1.1725. The pair has been moving today in …