The coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis is far from over, a recent report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned on Wednesday, according to Reuters. “The recovery remains very fragile and uneven across regions and sectors. To ensure that the recovery continues, it is essential that support not be prematurely withdrawn.” “Globally …
Read More »Poll: No-Deal Brexit Growing More Likely
A Reuters poll showed on Wednesday that the possibility of the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) failing to reach a new trade agreement by the end of 2020 is increasing with recent talks between the two sides reportedly stalling. There is a number of disagreements between the …
Read More »USD Retreats Despite Positive Data
The rise in job openings in the United States did not provide the needed support for the US Dollar (USD) to maintain its rising trend on Wednesday. The Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the performance of the USD against a basket of six major international currencies, is down by 0.19% …
Read More »US Job Openings Rise in July
Job openings in the United States increased by 617,000 to 6.6 million by the end of July, data by the US Department of Labor showed on Wednesday, Reuters reported. The Department of Labor monthly Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) showed that job opportunities remained below 7 million, its …
Read More »Bank of Canada: Economic Rebound Faster than Anticipated
Today, the Bank of Canada maintained its main interest rates and decided to continue its quantitative easing (QE) program, with large-scale asset purchases of at least CAD 5 billion worth of government bonds every week. “Both the global and Canadian economies are evolving broadly in line with the scenario in …
Read More »Bank of Canada Maintains Interest Rates
The Bank of Canada announced on Wednesday that it has decided to maintain its key interest rate unchanged at 0.25%.
Read More »NYSE Closes on Large Losses
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) closed lower on Tuesday with the correction wave continuing and tech stocks leading the decline. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by 632.42 points, or 2.25%, to close at 27,500.89 points. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 finished lower at 3,331.84 points, losing 95.12 points or …
Read More »US Treasury Yields Decline amid Higher Demand
US Treasury yields decreased on Tuesday amid a strong decline in the stock market, which increased demand for safe havens. Return on the 10-year Treasury note decreased by 3.8 basis points to 0.683%. The yield for the 30-year bond fell by 4.7 basis points to 1.421%. Meanwhile, the two-year bond …
Read More »Oil Finishes Below $40 per Barrel for First Time Since June
Oil prices declined on Tuesday to its lowest level since June, amid concerns about the global demand outlook, despite reports of some major producers planning further output cuts. Brent crude futures for November delivery plunged by $2.23, or 5.3%, to settle at $39.78 per barrel. Meanwhile, the West Texas Intermediate …
Read More »Dollar Extends Gains and Maintains Rally
The US Dollar (USD) is maintaining its rising trend on Tuesday, extending its gains further amid the decline in the British Pound (GBP) on Brexit uncertainty and the Euro on the Eurozone’s economic contraction. The Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the performance of the USD against a basket of six …
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