Market Update

The US dollar rose on Friday, August 13th, and is on track for a second consecutive week of gains against its major rivals, as investors assess the possibility of the Federal Reserve announcing its plans to cut stimulus in the coming weeks. Data on Thursday showed that US producer prices …

Data published by the European Union statistics office Eurostat on Friday, August 13th showed that the eurozone recorded a significant rise in its trade surplus with the rest of the world in June compared to May, as exports grew faster than imports during the month. Eurostat said the 19-nation eurozone …

European shares hit new highs on Friday, August 13th, and are on track to achieve gains for the fourth consecutive week, thanks to optimism about a strong corporate earnings season and a steady recovery from the economic downturn caused by the pandemic. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose 0.1%, to …

The Japanese Nikkei index closed lower Friday, August 13, led by the decline in chip-related shares that tracked their US counterparts, but heavyweight Recruit Holdings held back losses thanks to its rise. The Nikkei fell 0.14% to close at 27977.15 points, while the broader Topix index gained 0.15% to 1956.39 …

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the emergency use authorizations for both the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine to allow for the use of an additional dose in certain immunocompromised individuals, specifically, solid organ transplant recipients or those who are diagnosed with conditions that are considered to have …

Oil prices closed lower on Thursday after OPEC maintained expectations for demand growth this year. Brent crude futures for October delivery lost 13 cents, or 0.18%, to close at $71.31 per barrel, snapping a two-day rising streak, while the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures decreased by 16 cents, or 0.23%, …

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) finished higher on Thursday, with the Dow Jones and S&P 500 indices logging new record highs for the third consecutive sessions for the first time since mid-March. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 14.88 points, or 0.04%, to close at an all-time high of …

Gold prices closed lower on Thursday, as the U.S. Dollar (USD) edged higher after data showed another decline in jobless claims and an increase in producer prices. Gold front-month futures declined by $1.40, or 0.08%, to finish at $1,749.00 per ounce, snapping a two-session rising streak.

Adidas is selling Reebok to Authentic Brands Group in a deal worth about EUR 2.1 billion ($2.5 billion). The largest sportswear manufacturer in Europe reportedly wants to focus on its main business and core brand The German multinational company acquired Reebok in 2006 in a $3.8 billion deal that failed …

The Bank of Mexico announced on Thursday that it has decided to raise its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.5%. The move, which only three of the five board members voted in favor, aims at combating increasing inflationary pressures. Two other board members voted to maintain interest …