Shares of the COVID-19 vaccine makers Pfizer, Ocugen, and Vaxart are all moving in the negative direction on Monday. Specifically, Pfizer’s stock is down by approximately 4%, Ocugen’s equity is in the red by 5.64%, and Vaxart’s shares are underwater by a hefty 8.7%, as of 12:23 p.m. ET Monday …
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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 …
Gold Shines Amid Tariff Threats and U.S. Dollar Weakness
Gold (XAU/USD) climbed above $3,330, driven by a weakening U.S. Dollar and renewed concerns over U.S…
U.S. Dollar Edges Lower Ahead of Trade Deadline Amid Fiscal and Market Uncertainty
The U.S. dollar saw a slight dip on Friday after a brief rally earlier in the week, with attention n…
Markets Brace for U.S. Tariff Deadline Amid Growing Optimism
As investors turn their attention to Washington’s tariff negotiations next week, the expiratio…
European Stocks Slip Amid Uncertainty Ahead of U.S. Trade Deadline and Ongoing Tariff Concerns
European stocks ended the week on a negative note, slipping lower on Friday as uncertainty grew over…
Bitcoin Struggles as U.S. Trade Tariffs Loom and Rate Cut Bets Fade
Bitcoin prices steadied on Friday after a sharp reversal of recent gains, as traders focused on the …
Oil Prices Decline Amid Nuclear Talks and OPEC+ Output Expectations
Oil futures fell on Friday as market participants reacted to ongoing geopolitical developments and e…
Market Analysis
December, 2021
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7 December 2021 2:34 am
Two Potential Scenarios, Will Congress Fix US Debt Ceiling?
The US government could reach the maximum amount of money that the Department of the Treasury is allowed to borrow by 15 December.If Congress doesn’t act to fix that limit, known as the debt ceiling, there could be big consequences for the timeliness of government payments that the nation relies …
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7 December 2021 2:13 am
China To Boost Slowing Economy
China recorded a steep economic slowdown in Q3 as its pandemic bounce fades—and now, Beijing is taking on longer-term issues including household debt and energy consumption. China’s central bank said it would reduce the amount of money banks are required to set aside, as a reserve, as it moved to …
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7 December 2021 2:01 am
European shares bounce on hopes Omicron may be mild
Travel stocks helped European shares mark a strong start to the week on Monday, after sharp losses late last week, boosted by hopes that the Omicron variant of the coronavirus would be mild.After third straight week in the red territory, the pan-European STOXX 600 (.STOXX) closed up 1.3%. The technology …
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7 December 2021 1:29 am
IMF To Cut Eurozone Growth Forecast
The International Monetary Fund could be about to cut growth forecasts for the euro area as concerns over the omicron Covid variant and persistently higher inflation grow.The Fund said in October that it expected the euro zone economy to grow by 4.3% in 2022. Now, the institution has warned about …
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7 December 2021 12:56 am
US Equities Recovering During North American Session
US shares have continued to recover in the second half of the US session, with the recovery now more broad-based with tech and growth stocks joining the party despite continued elevation in yields. The S&P 500 index is now up by nearly 1.5% and is eyeing a test of the …
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7 December 2021 12:45 am
RBNZ’s Bascand Commenting On Inflation
Reserve Bank of New Zealand Deputy Governor Geoff Bascand said on Monday that while longer-term inflation expectations in the country remain well anchored, short-term inflation expectations have increased. Key Comments:“The RBNZ will take considered steps for now.”“Predicts unemployment rate to drift up to about 4%.”“More confident that the labour market …
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7 December 2021 12:15 am
Shadows of Asian Financial Crisis in South Korea
South Korea is sending citizens another round of stimulus in response to the economic challenges created by the pandemic. Finance Minister Hong Nam-ki opposed this call and suggested a smaller assistance package. Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum backed up this position by adding that the government could not afford another round …
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6 December 2021 11:55 pm
Seven Major Banks Forecast RBA’s Meeting
The Reserve Bank of Australia is having a monetary policy meeting and will announce the resulting decision on Tuesday, December 7. Economists and researchers of seven major banks have focused on the potential outcomes from central bank’s meeting. Policymakers are expected to hold their fire and keep the current policy …
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6 December 2021 11:43 pm
ECB’s Holzman: Eurozone Inflation Not To Drop in 2022
European Central Bank governing council member Robert Holzmann said on Monday that inflation in the Eurozone would unlikely fall below 2.0% in 2022, according to Reuters citing Handelsblatt. Holzmann added that inflation is set to reach its peak sometime around the turn of the year. Holzmann said that the ECB …
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6 December 2021 11:14 pm
SEC investigates Tesla over solar panel defects
The US securities regulator has opened an investigation into Tesla over a complaint that the company failed to properly notify its shareholders and the public of fire risks associated with solar panel system defects over several years.The upcoming investigation raises regulatory pressure on the world’s most valuable automaker, which already …
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6 December 2021 10:26 pm
Fed Highly Expected To Taper At Faster Pace Next Week
Economists believe Fed Chairman Jerome Powell has given away the plot twist of next week’s meeting. In two days of testimony to Congress last week.Powell opened the door for the central bank to announce it is doubling of the monthly pace of asset purchases to $30 billion from $15 billion; …
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6 December 2021 10:07 pm
Dubai TV Interview, Dec 6, 2021
Speaking on Dubai TV, Monday, Mohamed Hashad, Director of Research and Development at Noor Capital and member of the American Association of Professional Technical Analysts shed light on a number of developments in the markets this week Firstly, on the relationship between the Federal Reserve’s decision and Omicron strain, and …
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