Market Update

Japanese stocks closed lower on Wednesday, tracking down on Wall Street last night, while stocks of companies linked to the economic cycle fell, as investor sentiment was affected by fears stemming from the country’s economic downturn as a result of the pandemic. The Nikkei index fell 1.28% to close at …

The UK Consumer Prices Index (CPI) 12-month rate came in at +1.5% in April when compared to +0.7% booked in March while beating expectations of a +1.4% record, the UK Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported on Wednesday.

Bitcoin continued to fall in a continuous wave of volatility for a week, retreating below the $40,000 barrier, as news of further restrictions on cryptocurrency transactions in China exacerbated previous concerns raised by tweets from Tesla President Elon Musk. Bitcoin fell, about 8%, to up to $ 38,700, to be …

Oil prices fell for the second consecutive session on Wednesday, May 19, due to renewed demand concerns with the rise in cases of Coronavirus in Asia and fears of high inflation, which may push the US Federal Reserve to raise interest rates, which may limit economic growth. Brent crude futures …

Official data showed on Wednesday that consumer price inflation in Britain rose to 1.5% in April from 0.7% in March. Economists had expected, in a Reuters poll, an increase in inflation to 1.4%.

European stock markets declined on Wednesday, amid continuous concerns about the rising inflation rates and uncertainty surrounding the future of monetary policies and interest rates. The pan-European STOXX 600 index plunged by 1.5%, as the basic resources stocks led the decline and dropped by 4.1%. The French CAC40 index declined …

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) finished lower on Tuesday, as Wall Street continues to be impacted by investors’ concerns about the high inflation rates. The decline came despite the positive earnings reports by some blue-chip stocks, including Home Depot and Walmart. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 267.13 points, …

Oil prices declined on Tuesday, as media reports pointed to expectations of a rise in output as talks continue regarding the Iran nuclear deal. In addition, data by the American Petroleum Institute (API) estimated that crude oil inventories in the United States rose by 620,000 barrels last week. Gasoline inventories …

Gold prices rose on Tuesday, registering gains for the fourth consecutive session, as the U.S. Dollar (USD) continued to decline against major peers. In addition, the rising consumer inflation in the United States leading to mixed expectations for the interest rates also increased the demand for safe-haven assets. After trading …

The United States Secretary of the Treasury, Janet Yellen, is calling for higher tax rates, urging business leaders to pay their fair share amid increased government spending on stimulus and economic relief packages to stimulate the economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Yellen said in her speech to the U.S. …