Oil rose towards $71, as signs of increased fuel demand in the United States offset concerns about travel restrictions in Asia due to the spread of the Delta strain. Sector data showed a decline in US crude and gasoline stocks last week, while the US Energy Information Administration said that …
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Market Drivers – US Session: FOMC, BoJ In Focus
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Bitcoin’s Rollercoaster: ETF Exodus and Market Uncertainty
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US Bond Yields Decline Amid Trade War Fears Ahead of FOMC Decision
US bond yields fell on Tuesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s decision, the centra…
FOMC Decision Preview: Sailing Amid Uncertain Economic Circumstances
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Global Oil Prices Lose 1% As Ukraine Developments Offset Middle East Impact
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Tariff Tango Continues: Eurozone Trade Sees Slight Surplus Boost Amidst Uncertainty
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Canada’s Inflation Rises to 2.6% in February, Exceeding Expectations
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Oil Prices Climb on Middle East Tensions and China’s Stimulus Plans
Oil prices surged over 1% on Tuesday, reaching their highest levels since early March, as geopolitic…
European Markets Inch Higher Ahead of German Debt Vote and Trump-Putin Talks
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Market Analysis
August, 2021
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11 August 2021 2:50 pm
US Senate Approves $3.5 Trillion Budget Resolution
Senate Democrats have taken their first step toward passing a $3.5 trillion spending plan as the Democratic Party pushes forward with a massive economic agenda. More than 14 hours later, the Democratic-controlled US Senate voted 50-49 to pass the budget resolution. A bill would be drafted by the committees, which …
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11 August 2021 2:10 pm
European Socks on Track For Longest Winning Streak Since June
European shares hit record highs and are on track to post their longest winning streak in two months, with a rally in banks and mining companies boosting investor sentiment already high thanks to a strong earnings season. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.2%, hitting an all-time high for the …
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11 August 2021 1:30 pm
Japan Shares Close Higher For The Fourth Consecutive Session, Thanks to Corporate Earnings
Japanese stocks closed higher for the fourth consecutive session, helped by strong profits announced by Bridgestone and other companies, while the banking sector received support from the rise in US bond yields. The Nikkei index rose 0.65% to 28,070.51 points, the first close above the 28 thousand points level since …
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11 August 2021 1:00 pm
Goldman Sachs Cuts China Oil Demand Forecast
US investment bank Goldman Sachs lowered its forecast for China’s oil demand in the next two months, citing mounting concerns about the impact of the next wave of COVID-19 infections. The US bank, which already trimmed its forecast last month for emerging market demand due to the delta mutant strain, …
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11 August 2021 12:30 pm
The Dollar is Moving Towards The Peak of The Year Before The Inflation Data
The US dollar settled at a level slightly less than this year’s peak against the euro and touched a five-week peak against the yen before US inflation data, with a high inflation rate likely to pressure the Federal Reserve to reduce stimulus policies. The dollar received a boost from strong …
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11 August 2021 11:31 am
Car Sales in China Fell 12% in July
Auto sales in China declined by 11.9% in July, compared to the same month last year. Data from the China Automobile Manufacturers Association revealed that total sales in the world’s largest auto market amounted to 1.86 million vehicles in July. Sales of new energy vehicles, including battery-electric cars, gasoline-electric hybrid …
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11 August 2021 11:10 am
Productivity Growth Slows in The Second Quarter And Labor Costs Fall in The First Quarter
The US Labor Department said on Tuesday that labor productivity growth in the United States slowed in the second quarter, while labor costs were much weaker than expected in the first quarter. Non-farm productivity, which measures hourly output per worker, rose 2.3% on-year in the past quarter. The data for …
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11 August 2021 10:33 am
Gold Gets Support From Delta Variant Fears, Eyes on Inflation
Gold prices rose, as fears of a rise in covid-19 cases with the mutated strain of the Coronavirus outweighed pressures from the rise in the dollar and bond yields, while investors awaited inflation data in the United States due to being released later today. Spot gold rose 0.2% to $1,732.61 …
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11 August 2021 2:56 am
Oil Closes Higher after Senate Passes Infrastructure Bill
Oil prices closed higher on Tuesday for the first time in three sessions, amid improved expectations for demand recovery after the U.S. Senate passed a huge infrastructure package. Brent crude oil futures for October delivery gained $1.59, or 2.30%, to close at $70.63 per barrel. The West Texas Intermediate futures …
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11 August 2021 2:48 am
Gold Snaps Three-Day Losing Streak
Gold prices rose on Tuesday, despite the rise of the U.S. Dollar (USD) across the board, with investors tempted by the relatively low levels that the yellow metal has reached following recent declines. Gold front-month futures closed higher by $5.40, or 0.31%, at $1,728.8 per ounce. This market the largest …
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11 August 2021 12:22 am
Dow Closes at Record High after Senate Passes Infrastructure Bill
U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday with the Dow and S&P 500 indices closing at new record highs after the Senate passed a $1 trillion infrastructure bill. Wall Street investors are seemingly optimistic about the prospects for increased public expenditure on infrastructure and public services, as it could create many jobs …
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11 August 2021 12:03 am
Robinhood to Make First Acquisition since IPO
Robinhood announced that it has agreed to purchase Say Technologies shares in a $140 million deal. The trading platform company’s stock is down for the day by about 4.72% at $54.15. The acquired communication platform provides investors with engaging features such as voting, viewing documents, management, and follow-up tools. The …
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