Data published by the European Union statistics office Eurostat on Friday, August 13th showed that the eurozone recorded a significant rise in its trade surplus with the rest of the world in June compared to May, as exports grew faster than imports during the month. Eurostat said the 19-nation eurozone …
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European Stocks Drop as Israel Strikes Iran, Crude Prices Surge
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Asian Equity Markets Fall as Israel-Iran Tensions Rise and Trade Concerns Persist
Asian equity markets saw sharp declines on Friday as escalating tensions in the Middle East, followi…
Oil Prices Surge as Israel Strikes Iran
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Euro Soars to Near Three-Year High as PPI Data and Trump’s Tariffs Sink US Dollar
The Euro surged against the US Dollar for the second consecutive day, nearing a three-year high, as …
Why Do U.S. Bond Yields Keep Declining?
U.S. bond yields experienced a significant setback on Thursday following the release of producer pri…
Silver Surges Above $36 as US Dollar Hits Three-Year Low
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US Stocks Defy Geopolitical Tensions as Producer Prices Ease
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Gold Prices Aim At $3,400: Middle East Tensions and US Economic Signals Drive Rally
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Dollar Falls as Soft PPI Data Stokes Rate Cut Hopes
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Market Analysis
August, 2021
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13 August 2021 1:50 pm
European Shares Set For Fourth Week of Gains
European shares hit new highs on Friday, August 13th, and are on track to achieve gains for the fourth consecutive week, thanks to optimism about a strong corporate earnings season and a steady recovery from the economic downturn caused by the pandemic. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose 0.1%, to …
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13 August 2021 1:05 pm
Nikkei Closes Lower Under Pressure From Chip Stocks
The Japanese Nikkei index closed lower Friday, August 13, led by the decline in chip-related shares that tracked their US counterparts, but heavyweight Recruit Holdings held back losses thanks to its rise. The Nikkei fell 0.14% to close at 27977.15 points, while the broader Topix index gained 0.15% to 1956.39 …
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13 August 2021 12:36 pm
FDA Authorizes Additional Vaccine Dose For Certain Immunocompromised Individuals
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the emergency use authorizations for both the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine to allow for the use of an additional dose in certain immunocompromised individuals, specifically, solid organ transplant recipients or those who are diagnosed with conditions that are considered to have …
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13 August 2021 4:43 am
Oil Prices Ease Despite OPEC’s Positive Expectations
Oil prices closed lower on Thursday after OPEC maintained expectations for demand growth this year. Brent crude futures for October delivery lost 13 cents, or 0.18%, to close at $71.31 per barrel, snapping a two-day rising streak, while the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures decreased by 16 cents, or 0.23%, …
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13 August 2021 4:27 am
NYSE Finishes Higher with New Record Highs
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) finished higher on Thursday, with the Dow Jones and S&P 500 indices logging new record highs for the third consecutive sessions for the first time since mid-March. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 14.88 points, or 0.04%, to close at an all-time high of …
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13 August 2021 4:03 am
Gold Finishes Lower as USD Rises Across the Board
Gold prices closed lower on Thursday, as the U.S. Dollar (USD) edged higher after data showed another decline in jobless claims and an increase in producer prices. Gold front-month futures declined by $1.40, or 0.08%, to finish at $1,749.00 per ounce, snapping a two-session rising streak.
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13 August 2021 2:38 am
Adidas to Sell Reebok in $2.5 B Deal
Adidas is selling Reebok to Authentic Brands Group in a deal worth about EUR 2.1 billion ($2.5 billion). The largest sportswear manufacturer in Europe reportedly wants to focus on its main business and core brand The German multinational company acquired Reebok in 2006 in a $3.8 billion deal that failed …
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13 August 2021 2:03 am
Mexico Raises Main Interest Rate to 4.5%
The Bank of Mexico announced on Thursday that it has decided to raise its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.5%. The move, which only three of the five board members voted in favor, aims at combating increasing inflationary pressures. Two other board members voted to maintain interest …
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13 August 2021 1:56 am
U.S. Home Prices Surge in Q2 to New Record High
U.S. home prices increased during the second quarter of the year, amid higher demand and a limited supply of available homes. Data by the National Association of Realtors showed on Thursday that the median sales price for single-family existing homes increased in 94% of metropolitan areas across the United States …
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13 August 2021 1:46 am
Disney Exceeds Expectations in Quarterly Results and Stock Soars 5%
The Walt Disney Company has registered a huge surge in revenues, backed by higher sales as more people return to visit the famous theme park and the number of subscriptions to its streaming services growing steadily. Disney reported its best sales and profit since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, …
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13 August 2021 12:48 am
GBP/USD Plunges Following UK GDP Data
The Sterling Pound (GBP) is declining against the U.S. Dollar (USD) on Thursday, with the greenback fluctuating against major currencies but mostly maintaining the positive territory. Meanwhile, the British Pound has declined to its level in roughly two weeks after data showed that the United Kingdom’s economy grew faster than …
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12 August 2021 10:23 pm
M&A Global Activity Has Already Exceeded 2020 Levels
The total value of global merger and acquisition (M&A) so far this year, has already exceeded that of last year, amounting to $3.6 trillion year-to-date, according to recent data by Refinitiv. A large chunk of this volume took place in the United States, where $2.14 trillion worth of M&A deals …
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