On Tuesday, the Japanese yen fell to its lowest level in nearly a month against the US dollar as the tide turned against the safe-haven currencies after Wall Street rose to a record high that overshadowed fears of the pivot Omicron. The Japanese currency fell to 114.935 yen against the …
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Oil Prices Struggle as OPEC+ Hikes Output Amid Trade Concerns
Oil prices showed some resilience on Monday, recovering from earlier losses despite concerns surroun…
European Stocks Mixed as Investors Await U.S. Trade Deal Deadline
European stocks showed a mixed performance on Monday, with investors remaining cautious ahead of the…
German Industrial Production Surpasses Expectations in May Despite Recent Slowdowns
German industrial production showed a stronger-than-expected rebound in May, driven by the automotiv…
Gold Prices Fall as U.S. Tariff Threats and Strong Payrolls Data Weigh on Sentiment
Gold prices slipped in Asian trade on Monday, pressured by a steady U.S. dollar and the ongoing unce…
Weekly market wrap: FOMC minutes are looming amid trade fears
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EUR/USD Holds Steady Amid Tariff Tensions, Eyes Turn to EU Economic Data
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Global Markets Wobble as Trump’s Tariff Deadline Draws Near
Global stock markets faltered on Friday, gripped by uncertainty as U.S. President Donald Trump’s Jul…
Sterling Falters Against Yen Amid Tariff Fears and UK Political Strife
The British Pound (GBP) weakened against the Japanese Yen (JPY), with GBP/JPY slipping below 197.61,…
WTI Crude Oil Stalls Near $65 as OPEC+ and Tariff Uncertainties Loom
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Oil prices hovered near $65.70, down 0.82%, reflecting cautious …
Market Analysis
December, 2021
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28 December 2021 2:29 pm
The safe-haven yen fell to its lowest level in a month as fears of Omicron subsided
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28 December 2021 1:21 pm
European Shares Rise, Driven by Wall Street Gains
European shares rose to a five-week high on Tuesday, boosted by record gains on Wall Street, despite persistent omicron concerns as France tightened control restrictions while infections surged in Spain and Britain. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose 0.6 percent after rising 0.6 percent in the previous session, its highest …
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28 December 2021 12:30 pm
Gold Prices Fall From a one-week High
Gold prices retreated from a one-week high in weak trading on Tuesday after easing concerns about the mutated Omicron strain of the coronavirus and strong US retail sales data boosted risk appetite. And the price of gold in spot transactions 0.1 percent to 1809.68 dollars an ounce (an ounce) by …
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28 December 2021 11:38 am
Oil Continues to Rise as Fears of Omicron Subside
Oil prices continued to rise on Tuesday, approaching the highest level in a month reached in the previous session, thanks to expectations that the mutant Omicron of the Coronavirus will have only a limited impact on global demand. Brent crude rose 14 cents, or 0.1 percent, to $ 78.74 a …
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28 December 2021 11:02 am
The Turkish Lira is Falling After Record Highs
The Turkish lira fell after record highs over five days, disregarding the messages of reassurance from the government. The currency fell 6.2% to 11.3399 per dollar, on a weak trading day, and since the beginning of the year, the lira has lost 34% of its value, which is the largest …
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28 December 2021 3:51 am
Market Drivers – US Session – 27 Dec.
Investors and traders quietly resumed activity immediately after turning from a long weekend, with a thrust of optimism as reports suggest that the Omicron variant is much less serious. Before the end of the trading session, news came from France about the reintroduction of restrictions on Omicron Covid-19 spike, the …
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28 December 2021 3:20 am
Will Antitrust Versus Inflation Strategy Ease Biden’s Worries?
As rising inflation threatens his presidency, US President Joe Biden is turning to the federal antitrust authorities to try to tame hot price increases that his administration believes are partly driven by a lack of corporate competition.Biden pushed the Agriculture Department to begin investigation on large meatpackers that control a …
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28 December 2021 1:46 am
Institutional Investors Overcome Barriers To Bitcoin
Before 2000, most traditional institutional investment portfolios did not allocate to commodities and traditionally balanced portfolios of stocks (60 percent) and bonds (40 percent) were the prevalent norm with no alternatives across the board. Given that diversification is a significant catalyst for investment, portfolios started greater diversification into alternatives and …
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28 December 2021 1:18 am
Mastercard’s Holiday Data Signaling Growing Online Shopping
It has been another busy holiday season this year with online sales growing 11% year-over-year (YoY) according to the latest Mastercard SpendingPulse market intelligence which focuses on the measurement of in-store and online retail sales across all modes of payment.The data, which covers sales from 1 November to 24 December …
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27 December 2021 11:52 pm
Nio Shares Were Up, Then Down Monday
After revealing a new sedan last week, rumors are whirling around the Nio’s next big announcement. The electric vehicle maker has plans to contend with competition that is growing in the world’s largest auto market.Investors in Nio (NYSE:NIO) have been hesitant and mostly unable to decide whether to start off …
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27 December 2021 11:05 pm
Strong Q4 Deliveries Push Tesla Stock To Flash Buy Signal
Tesla’s earnings as well as deliveries are expected to jump year-over-year when Elon Musk’s carmaker reports fourth-quarter figures in early January. Tesla stock rose Monday, rising to a trendline buy point.The maker of upscale electric cars could report Q4 deliveries as early as 1 January and as late as 5 …
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27 December 2021 9:56 pm
WTI Around USD 76.00 Amid Positive Market Mood
Western Texas Intermediate has advanced by 2.66% during the New York session, exacerbated by thin trading liquidity conditions.The market sentiment is positive despite the Omicron variant worldwide outbreak. Tilted to the upside, though a break above the 50-DMA would open the path towards USD 79.00.Western Texas Intermediate, also known as …
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27 December 2021 9:36 pm
European Stocks Trade Higher In Final Week Of 2021
European stocks kicked off the last trading week of 2021 with gains on Monday, as traders got one last chance to push the main index toward a record closing high before year-end. Pharmaceutical stocks were among the biggest gainers.The Stoxx Europe 600 index XX:SXXP rose nearly 0.5% to 484.82, with …
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