Market Update

Natural gas inventories in the United States increased by 31 billion cubic feet for the week ended November 13, data by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) showed on Thursday. The weekly rise exceeded market expectations, reaching a total of 958 trillion cubic feet, rising by 293 billion cubic feet …

Homebuilding activity in the United States rose at a pace faster than expected during the month of October, data by the US Department of Commerce showed on Thursday. This comes as the American housing market remains supported by record-low mortgage rates. Housing starts grew by 4.9% to a seasonally adjusted …

Home sales in the United States increased for the fifth consecutive month during October, data showed on Thursday, Reuters reported. Existing home sales increased by 4.3% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 6.85 million units in October, according to the National Association of Realtors. The September reading was revised …

The US Dollar (USD) is showing a good performance on Thursday, supported by an improved investors’ sentiment. The Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the USD performance against a basket of six major international currencies, is up for the day by 0.24% at 92.54.

The number of United Sates citizens applying for unemployment benefits increased last week, against market expectations, data showed on Thursday. This comes as the increasing number of Coronavirus cases in the states is affecting the market negatively. Initial claims for jobless benefits rose by 31,000 to a seasonally adjusted 742,000 …

Recent data shows slowing momentum in contact-intensive services industries in economies where the pandemic is resurging, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Thursday, as reported by Reuters. “Recent data confirms continuing global recovery from the COVID-19 crisis but economic outlook remains difficult and prone to setbacks.”“Seeing …

Data from the European Central Bank revealed that the revised current account surplus of the 19-nation eurozone expanded to 25.2 billion euros in September compared to 20.9 billion euros in August, thanks to an increase in the surplus from trade in goods and services. In the twelve months to September, …

The dollar rose Thursday, November 19, as widespread optimism about COVID-19 vaccines met with concerns about rising numbers of cases and risks to a fragile global economic recovery. The dollar has also been caught between opposing powers, as it received support from seeking safe haven purchases while fresh speculation about …

The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) announced on Thursday that it raised its policy (one-week repo) rate by 475 basis points to 15% from 10.25%.

British Trade Minister Truss said that the UK determined ‎to reach a trade agreement with Canada before the end of the year. She said she hoped the UK would be able to move forward with the trade agreement with Canada and added, ” By no means are we entirely focused …