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September, 2021

• 1 September 2021 6:34 pm

  Wall Street Opens at Record Highs, Focus on Economic Data

  

  The Nasdaq hit a record high on Wednesday as weaker-than-expected private-sector jobs data fueled hopes of an extension of support from the US Federal Reserve. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 26.82 points, or 0.08 percent, to 35,387.55 points The Standard & Poor’s 500 indexes increased by 6.12 points, or …

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• 1 September 2021 5:10 pm

  US Private Sector Employment rises by 374K in August

  

  Employment in the US’ private sector increased by 374,000 in August, the monthly data published by the Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Research Institute revealed on Wednesday. This reading followed July’s increase of 326,000 (revised from 330,000) and missed the market expectation of 613,000 by a wide margin.

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• 1 September 2021 4:48 pm

  Eurozone Unemployment Rate Fell as Expected in July

  

  The European statistics office Eurostat said on Wednesday that the unemployment rate in the eurozone fell as expected in July, with 350,000 people employed compared to the previous month. Eurostat reported that the unemployment rate in the 19 euro countries fell to 7.6% of the workforce, in line with analysts’ …

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• 1 September 2021 3:59 pm

  Reuters: Expectations That OPEC+ Will Stick to Its Policy Despite The High Demand For Oil

  

  Four sources told Reuters that OPEC and its allies will likely stick to their current policy of gradually increasing oil production, despite an upwardly revised demand forecast in 2022 and in the face of US pressure to raise production at a faster pace. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries …

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• 1 September 2021 3:00 pm

  IHS Markit Index: Eurozone Manufacturing Growth Hit by Supply Shortages

  

  A survey revealed that the growth of the manufacturing sector in the euro area remained strong in August, but supply chain problems related to the Covid-19 pandemic continued to impede the supply of raw materials needed by factories, which led to higher prices. The easing of restrictions imposed to curb …

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• 1 September 2021 2:30 pm

  Turkey’s Economy Grows 21.7% in Q2

  

  The Turkish economy grew by 21.7% on an annual basis as expected in Q2, recovering strongly from a sharp slowdown a year ago driven by COVID-19 restrictions. Data from the Turkish Statistical Institute showed that the economy grew 0.9% from the previous quarter on an adjusted basis in light of …

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• 1 September 2021 1:56 pm

  German Retail Sales Plunge in July

  

  Data on Wednesday showed that German retail sales fell much more than expected in July after two months of increases, in the first indication that a consumer-led recovery in Europe’s largest economy could lose some momentum in the third quarter. The Federal Statistics Office said retail sales fell 5.1% month-on-month …

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• 1 September 2021 1:25 pm

  Nikkei Rises Sharply on Hopes That Political Fears Will Abate

  

  Japanese shares jumped on Wednesday, with the Nikkei index hitting a one-and-a-half month high, as investors bet that a maneuver by Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga could help restore political stability. The Nikkei gained 1.29% to 28,451.02 points, the highest closing level since July 14, after it crossed important resistance levels …

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• 1 September 2021 12:52 pm

  European Shares Start September With Gains

  

  European shares rose on Wednesday as hopes for more stimulus battled fresh signs of weakness in Asian economies, while investors shook off concerns about rising inflation. After seven consecutive months of gains, the pan-European STOXX 600 index started September with a gain of 0.7%, close to its record highs set …

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• 1 September 2021 4:04 am

  Canada’s Economic Drop Could Impact Elections

  

  The Canadian economy’s performance during the second quarter of the year came against most market expectations, showing a contraction amid a drop in home sales and exporting activity. A decline in the number of coronavirus cases and lifting the lockdown and preventive measures was not enough for a strong rebound …

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• 1 September 2021 3:15 am

  Wall Street Marginally Lower but Higher for Month

  

  The main indices of Wall Street closed marginally lower on Tuesday with anticipation for major economic data, but finished higher for the month The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 39.11 or 0.11% to close August at 35,360.73, higher by 1.2%. The S&P 500 decreased by 6.11, or 0.13%, to end …

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• 1 September 2021 3:01 am

  Oil Sees Worst Losses in 10 Months

  

  Oil prices declined on Tuesday, amid increases selling pressures, to end the month with the worst losses since last October. Brent futures for October delivery finished lower by 42 cents or 0.57% at $72.99 per barrel. For the month, Brent futures lost $3.34 per barrel or 4.38% in its worst …

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• 1 September 2021 2:31 am

  SNB Vice Chair Expects Low Rates Will Continue

  

  The Vice Chairman of the Swiss National Bank (SNB), Fritz Zurbruegg, said on Tuesday that he expects global interest rates will remain low, Reuters reported. “It is to be expected that the global low interest rate environment will remain unchanged for some time to come.” “Such policy continues to be …

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