The European Central Bank said in a periodic economic bulletin that economic indicators for the eurozone indicate that the economy will contract in the last quarter of 2020. “Survey indicators point to a renewed contraction in an activity primarily affecting the services sector.” “Financial conditions in the euro area have …
Read More »Turkish Lira Rising About 1%, With The Dollar Falling to Its Lowest Level in 3 Years
The Turkish lira rose about 1% Thursday, January 7, reaching its strongest level since August 21, as the US dollar retreated to levels not seen in nearly three years. The lira, which lost about 20% of its value last year, was at 7.25 against the dollar, up from its close …
Read More »UK Final Services PMI Misses Estimates in December
The UK services sector activity contracted more-than-expected in December, the final report from IHS Markit confirmed this Monday. The seasonally adjusted IHS Markit/CIPS UK Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) was revised lower to 49.4 in December versus 49.9 expected and a 49.9 – December’s flash reading.
Read More »USD Continues to Decline Across the Board
The US Dollar (USD) continues to decline on Tuesday, amid improved risk sentiment among investors supporting other currencies. The Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the greenback performance against a basket of six major international currencies, is down by 0.17% at 89.72. The index has been moving today in a range …
Read More »USD Opens Year on Lower Note
The US Dollar (USD) is declining on Monday, opening the New Year with a negative performance amid increased risk sentiment among many investors. Hopes for new vaccines are seemingly exceeding worries from the rising number of cases in many countries, which is driving more investors towards riskier currencies. The Dollar …
Read More »Inflation in Turkey Rose to 14.6% in December
The Turkish Statistical Institute data revealed on Monday that the inflation rate rose more than expected to 14.6% year on year in December, keeping pressure on the central bank to tighten monetary policy. On a monthly basis, the consumer price index rose 1.25% in December. A Reuters poll predicted that …
Read More »UK Final Manufacturing PMI Beats Estimates in December
The UK manufacturing sector activity improved more-than-expected in the month of December, the final report from IHS Markit confirmed on Monday. The seasonally adjusted IHS Markit/CIPS UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) was revised higher to 57.5 in December versus 57.3 expected and 57.3 first readout.
Read More »USD Ending Worst Year Since 2017
The US Dollar (USD) is ending 2020 as its worst year since 2017, amid expectations that increased government stimulus and the easing policies of the United States Federal Reserve will further weaken the greenback in 2021. However, the USD is rising on Thursday supported by the decline in jobless claims. …
Read More »USD Declines Across the Board
The US Dollar (USD) is declining across the board on Wednesday, maintaining its downward trend. The Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the greenback’s performance against a basket of six major international currencies is down by 0.33% at 89.69. The index has been moving today in a range between 89.56 and …
Read More »European Stocks Extend Gains, Exchange Supported by Brexit Agreement
European stocks extended their year-end gains on Tuesday, December 29, as global growth prospects were boosted by a post-Brexit trade deal and hopes of an increase in the US stimulus package and the race among the EU countries for COVID-19 vaccine. The Euro Stoxx 600 index rose by 0.8% at …
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