The Egyptian Ministry of Finance said that it was able to implement the issuance of international bonds worth $ 3.75 billion in three tranches (5, 10 and 40 years) with issued values of $750 million, $1.5 billion, and$ 1.5 billion, respectively. More than 400 investors have applied to buy and …
Read More »China: Passenger Car Sales jumped 26% Y-o-Y
The Federation of China Automobile Industry said passenger car sales in the world’s second-largest economy reached 2.18 million units in January, an increase of 26% year-on-year. Electric car maker Tesla sold 15,484 vehicles manufactured in China last month.
Read More »US: NFIB Business Optimism Index Declines Modestly to 95 in January
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reported on Tuesday that the Business Optimism Index in the US declined to 95 in January from 95.9 in December. This reading came in worse than the market expectation of 98.7.
Read More »Gold is Gaining as US Dollar Continues to Decline
Gold prices rose near their highest level in a week on Tuesday, February 9th, as the dollar faltered and expectations that a huge US fiscal stimulus will soon be passed to revive the world’s largest economy. Spot gold rose 0.5% to $1839.02 an ounce, after reaching $1843.04 earlier in the …
Read More »European Stocks Fell After a Strong Rally
European stocks fell on Tuesday 9 February, after a strong rally receded, driven by hopes of a faster global economic recovery and the distribution of anti-Coronavirus vaccines, while shares of the French oil giant Total increased after its profits recovered in Q4 last year. Total’s share increased by 1.1% after …
Read More »Currencies Overview: US Dollar at Its Lowest Level in a Week
The dollar is facing difficulties to rise from its lowest level in a week on Tuesday, February 9th, as traders went anxious about the outlook for the greenback with the future of major US financial stimulus package. Investors have pushed the dollar higher in recent weeks, as Democrats move quickly …
Read More »Bitcoin Hits $48,000 Barrier For The First Time
Bitcoin hit $48,000 for the first time in the early trading on Tuesday at Bitstamp, as it headed towards the $50,000 barrier. The market value of the largest cryptocurrency in the world has now exceeded $ 891 billion. Bitcoin has risen nearly 24% since the leading electronic car maker Tesla …
Read More »Oil Rises to Its Highest Level in 13 Months Thanks to Production Cuts And Hopes of Recovery in Demand
Oil prices rose on Tuesday, February 9th, to their highest in 13 months, as energy markets received support from major producers cutting supplies and optimism about a recovery in fuel demand. Brent crude futures for April delivery were 50 cents, or 0.8%, at $ 61.06 a barrel. US West Texas …
Read More »Japan Shares Closing Higher After Reaching a 30-Year Peak
Japanese stocks closed higher for the third consecutive session on Tuesday, February 9, after reaching a 30-year high, as strong business results for companies and progress in distributing anti-virus vaccines raised expectations of a rapid economic recovery. The benchmark Nikkei index rose 0.4% to 29,505.93 points, while the broader Topix …
Read More »Wall Street Continues the Record-Breaking Surges
The main indices of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) closed at new record highs on Monday, opening the second week of February with a strong performance that build up on the recent surges, which come on the back of improved risk sentiment among Wall Street investors and anticipation for …
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