China’s exports grew faster than expected in August thanks to strong global demand, relieving some pressure on the world’s second-largest economy as it tries to overcome many problems on several fronts. The Asian giant made a strong recovery from the repercussions of the Coronavirus, but the economic momentum has weakened …
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Fed’s Goolsbee: Rates could come down if things stay steady and inflation doesn’t spike
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European Markets Edge Lower as Investors Await U.S. Jobs Data
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Gold Prices Inch Higher Amid Rate and Trade Jitters, Copper Boosted by China Stimulus Hopes
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Market Analysis
September, 2021
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7 September 2021 11:07 am
Gold Near Its Highest Level in More Than Two Months
Gold prices fell on Monday as the dollar rose, but renewed bets that the US Federal Reserve may slowly reduce its stimulus program to support the economy kept the precious metal near its highest level in two and a half months. And gold for immediate selling ended the trading session …
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7 September 2021 10:38 am
Nikkei Rises 0.76% at The Beginning of Trading in Tokyo
The Nikkei average rose in early trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Tuesday. The Nikkei rose 0.76 percent to 2,9883.92 points, while the broader Topix index rose 0.75 percent to 2056.45 points.
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7 September 2021 5:07 am
Brent Finishes Lower Amid Lower Prices and OPEC Move
Oil prices declined on Monday, with markets digesting the recent decision by the OPEC+ plus, following disruptions in North American due to Hurricane Ida and concerns over the pandemic. Brent Crude futures for November delivery closed down by 39 cents or 0.54% at $72.22 per barrel. This is the second …
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7 September 2021 5:01 am
GBP/USD Declines amid Thin Trade
The British Pound (GBP) fell on Monday against the U.S. Dollar by 0.14%, as the greenback strengthened across the board, amid thin trade with the Labor Day holiday in North America. The GBP/USD pair declined by 0.14% to 1.3838, snapping a three-session rising streak and logging its biggest drop since …
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7 September 2021 4:54 am
Euro/USD Declines after Six Consecutive Rises
The Euro (EUR) declined on Monday against the rising U.S. Dollar (USD), registering its first loss in seven sessions. The EUR/USD pair slipped by 0.06% to reach 1.1872, maintaining the 1.870 level, but remaining lower year to date by about 2.82%. This was the first and largest loss for the …
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7 September 2021 4:47 am
USD Snaps Four-Session Decline with Marginal Rise
The U.S. Dollar (USD) traded marginally higher on Monday, with thin trade volumes attributed to the federal holiday commemorating Labor Day. The greenback rose by about 0.10% against major currencies, snapping a four-day declining streak and recording its largest rise since August 26. Last week, markets were surprised by a …
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7 September 2021 4:12 am
Goldman Sachs Planning IPO in London
Goldman Sachs is planning to list its alternative asset management arm, Petershill Partners, on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). The investment bank announced on Monday that would raise at least $750 million in the IPO. Media reports pointed to plans targeting $5 billion, according to Dow Jones. Petershill Partners and …
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7 September 2021 4:07 am
U.S. Stock Futures Show Wall Street on Track for Another Rise
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) could be rising to new record highs, as evident by today’s rise of the U.S. stock futures on Monday, with the futures on the S&P 500 rising by 0.3%. In addition, most stock markets performed positively today, signaling that Wall Street might be up …
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6 September 2021 10:46 pm
U.S. Markets Shut Down for Labor Day
Markets across the United States are closed today in celebration of Labor Day. The long weekend, observed on the first Monday in September, celebrates workers and the labor movement in the U.S. The first Labor Day was celebrated in the U.S. back in 1882 in New York. Nearly two decades …
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6 September 2021 10:37 pm
European Stocks Begin Week with Positive Performance
European stocks rose on Monday, opening the week with a positive performance after registering their best monthly performance since May last month. The STOXX Europe 600 index added 3.26 points or 0.69% today to close at 475.19 points, logging its second-highest closing level of all time. France’s CAC40 index finished …
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6 September 2021 3:51 pm
Reuters: Bank of Canada Expected to Raise Rates to in Q4
All 34 economists that took part in a recently conducted Reuters poll said that they expect the Bank of Canada to leave its policy rate unchanged at the September 8 meeting. Further details of the survey revealed that the median view was for the BoC to raise its policy rate …
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6 September 2021 2:46 pm
Currencies Overview: The US Dollar Recovers From Its Losses
The dollar rose in early European trade on Monday, but remained near a one-month low, as Friday’s disappointing jobs report dampened expectations of an early tapering. At 9:04 am GMT, the DXY dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six other currencies, rose 0.15% to 92.25 points, …
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