The U.S. Dollar (USD) rose on Thursday to its highest level in about three weeks, as positive economic data showed a drop in jobless claims, the biggest surge in private payrolls in about a year, and an improvement in the services and manufacturing sectors. Moreover, markets are anticipating tomorrow’s release …

European stocks showed a mixed performance on Thursday, as positive economic data boosted investors’ sentiment amid anticipation for the May jobs report in the U.S. The STOXX Europe 600 index lost 0.12% to close at 450.79 points, after finishing at a new record high on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the basic resources …

Natural gas inventories in the United States increased by 98 billion cubic feet (bcf) last week, according to estimates by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The EIA weekly report showed on Thursday that natural gas supplies reached 2.313 trillion cubic feet, decreasing by 386 bcf compared with the same …

Crude oil inventories in the United States dropped more than expected last week, according to the latest official data released on Thursday. Inventories plunged by 5.08 million barrels, more than double the decrease of 2.4 million barrels that was expected by market analysts, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) report for …

The U.S. services sector’s economic activity expanded in May, maintaining growth for the 12th month in a row, data showed on Thursday. The Institute for Supply Management(ISM) Services Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) reached a new all-time record high in May, registering 64%, after rising by 1.3% compared with its level …

Markets await the release of a bundle of jobs and employment reports in the United States, which are set to show more indicators about the progress of economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. May’s employment data will come following April’s disappointing nonfarm payrolls reading. A recent reading of the ISM …

Dogecoin surged on Wednesday after media reports indicated that Coinbase will allow, through its own platform, trading the meme-based cryptocurrency units. Coinbase reportedly announced yesterday that accepting inbound transfers of Dogecoin Coinbase Pro, according to Reuters. Dogecoin surged by more than 30% to exceed $0.41. The world’s sixth largest cryptocurrency, in …

The main indices of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) finished higher on Wednesday, supported by positive expectations for economic recovery that led to an improved risk appetite and sentiment among Wall Street investors. Earlier today, the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Beige Book report showed that the economy expanded better than …

Oil prices finished higher on Wednesday at their best level in about two years, as the results of the most recent OPEC+ summit projected stability and positive expectations for demand recovery during the second half of the year. Brent crude futures for August delivery gained $1.1, or 1.6%, to close …

Gold prices rose on Wednesday, restoring its best closing level in about five months, as U.S. Treasury bond yields declined and the U.S. Dollar (USD) erased most of its daily gains. Despite markets seeing optimism regarding economic recovery, the yellow metal continues to maintain a mostly upward trend especially with …