Retail Sales in the euro area fell by 3% on a monthly basis in December, the data published by Eurostat showed on Friday. This print missed the market expectation for a decrease of 0.5%. In the EU, Retail Sales contracted by 2.8%.
Read More »NFP Preview: Forecasts From Four Major Banks
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the January jobs report on Friday, February 4 at 13:30 GMT and as we get closer to the release time, here are the forecasts by the economists and researchers of four major banks regarding the upcoming employment data. Deutsche Bank “We are …
Read More »Gold Rises as Dollar Slips Ahead of US Jobs Report
Gold prices rose as the dollar fell on Friday, as markets awaited the US jobs report that may affect the Federal Reserve’s inclination to tighten monetary policy. Spot gold rose 0.1 percent to $1,805.90 an ounce. And US gold futures rose 0.2 percent to $ 1807.20. If the US jobs …
Read More »Japan’s Nikkei Index Records First Weekly Increase in 5 Weeks
The Japanese stock index rose after a mid-day break on Friday, reversing its trend after a tepid morning session, to end the day with strong gains that halted a four-week decline. The Nikkei index closed the day’s trading, up 0.73 percent, recording 27439.99 points. Over the week, it recorded an …
Read More »Ford’s Earnings Beat Expectations in The Q4
Ford reported fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday, which largely missed Wall Street earnings expectations and lost slightly in revenue. Adjusted earnings per share were 26 cents versus 45 cents expected, and auto revenue was $35.3 billion versus $35.5 billion expected. While the automaker met its 2021 annual profit guidance, Ford Chief …
Read More »Amazon Announces a 9% Increase in Revenue in Q4 in The Fourth Quarter
Amazon shares fell more than 4% in extended trading on Thursday after the company reported weaker-than-expected Amazon posted a significant profit outperformance for the fourth quarter, buoyed by gains from its investment in electric vehicle company Rivian. The company also revealed revenues from its fast-growing advertising business for the first …
Read More »Diesel And Heating Oil Stocks Fall in The United States
The supplies of fuel oil in the United States, including diesel and heating oil, have fallen, and refineries are finding it difficult to refill their stocks, which could keep prices high for months. Demand for diesel, heating oil and other petroleum products has been increasing for months, more than pre-pandemic …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session – 3 February
Commodity-linked currencies were little changed against the greenback. AUD/USD is unchanged at around 0.7130, while USD/CAD hovers around 1.2670.The USD/JPY nears 115.00 at the end of the American session, as government bond yields edged higher. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note is currently at 1.82%.Gold trimmed intraday losses and …
Read More »How Does Bitcoin Perform In Muted Trading?
The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization retreated before recovering ground later in the day. Bitcoin’s price was roughly flat over the past 24 hours, while its spot volume reduced further.Bitcoin ‘s price late Thursday was roughly flat after dipping in earlier in the day, while spot trading volume remained muted. …
Read More »Boris Johnson’s Chances Of Survival Rated 50/50
Cabinet Ministers believe there is a 50/50 chance that Boris Johnson will be forced out of office after four of his most senior aides quit 10 Downing Street and his Chancellor publicly rebuked him,” said the Times while conveying political hardships for UK’s Johnson during early Friday morning in Asia.Dan …
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