Market Update

Oil prices rose on Tuesday, supported by hopes that the United States will increase payments in an aid package linked to the pandemic, a move that could stimulate demand for fuel and stimulate economic growth. Brent crude futures, the world benchmark, ended the trading session up 23 cents, or 0.5 …

The United States Senate is set to discuss later this week the proposal made by President Donald Trump, as well as many Democrats, to an increase the stimulus payments from $600 to $2,000 per household, according to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Reuters reported. This comes after the Senate’s Republican …

The United States Federal Reserve announced on Tuesday that it had extended the end date for the Main Street Lending Program by eight days, Reuters reported. The move comes to help process an increased number of last-minute applications. It is worth noting that the United States Secretary of Treasury, Steven …

Gold prices rose on Tuesday, supported by the decline of the US Dollar (USD) and a soft performance by the stock markets after opening Monday at record highs on the back of optimism following the approval of a new stimulus package in the United States. Gold futures for February delivery …

New York has authorized a stablecoin backed by the Japanese Yen (JPY) to operate in the United States, the Coin Telegraph reported. The stablecoin is run by the Japanese firm GMO-Z.com. “We’re breaking ground with our move to issue the first regulated JPY-pegged stablecoin, which many see as a safe …

European stocks closed higher on Tuesday, supported by an improved risk sentiment following the approval of a new stimulus package in the United States. The STOXX Europe 600 index finished up by 0.76%. The UK’s FTSE100 gained 1.55%, while the French index CAC40 leveled up by 0.42%. In Germany, the …

Bitcoin has been recently showing a very strong performance, supported by increased demand. The world’s largest digital currency achieved its best monthly performance in over a year during December. Market experts are now expecting the cryptocurrency to peak early next year with the recent surge come to an end in …

German exports are expected to grow by 13% in 2021, according to the BGA trade association, Reuters reported. However, the forecast needs to be dealt with in caution due to the uncertainty resulting from the Coronavirus pandemic. The President of the BGA, Anton Boerner, said that German exports could reach …

The recently agreed-upon Brexit trade deal between the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) is a good agreement for the fisheries industry, Reuters cited a senior member of the UK’s negotiating team as saying on Tuesday. “The deal we have got recognizes UK sovereignty over our fishing waters, …

Oil prices rose on Tuesday (December 29th) as investors took the risk of supporting the United States’ move to increase aid payments linked to the pandemic, which could increase demand for fuel and spur economic growth. Brent crude rose 72 cents, equivalent to 1.4%, to $51.58 a barrel, while US …