Market Analysis

June, 2021

  • 8 June 2021 2:21 pm

    German Industrial Output Fell by 1%, Contrary to Expectations in April

    German industrial output unexpectedly fell in April, data showed, in a sign that semiconductor shortages and other supply bottlenecks are undermining the recovery of Europe’s largest economy. The Federal Statistics Office said industrial output fell 1% compared to the previous month, after an increase that was revised down to 2.2% …

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  • 8 June 2021 1:36 pm

    Utilities And Telecommunications Support European Shares

    European shares rose on Tuesday, June 8, boosted by utilities and telecoms companies, but weak German industrial output and doubts about a UK lifting of restrictions later this month capped gains. The European Stoxx600 index rose 0.2% by euro morning, holding below its highest level ever, while sectors considered more …

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  • 8 June 2021 1:07 pm

    Oil Falls on Doubts About Recovery in Demand

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    Oil prices extended losses on Tuesday, June 8, as Chinese data revealing a decline in the country’s imports of crude in May highlighted concern about the fragility of the global recovery in demand for crude and fuel. Brent crude was down 49 cents, or 0.7%, at $71 a barrel, after …

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  • 8 June 2021 12:33 pm

    Gold Falls Due to The Rise in The Dollar And The Focus on US Inflation

    Gold fell Tuesday, June 8 as the dollar rose, while investors cautiously awaited economic data due this week to assess inflation pressures and the US Federal Reserve’s stance on monetary policy. And gold fell in spot trading 0.1% to $ 1896.94 an ounce, while gold settled in futures trading in …

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  • 8 June 2021 6:55 am

    Republicans Oppose G7 Minimum Corporate Tax Deal

    Recent media reports have pointed to growing opposition, within Republicans in the United States Senate, against the recent deal that the G7 summit announced to establish an agreement among major economies on a minimum corporate tax rate. The move comes shortly after the Republican Party came against the proposal of …

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  • 8 June 2021 6:36 am

    Debate over the Use of Cryptocurrencies in Illegal Activities Resurfaces

    Once again, cryptocurrency took center stage in today’s news with the United States government seizing a ransom paid in Bitcoin, which also came under new scrutiny by authorities in the United Kingdom. The U.S. Department of Justice has reportedly recovered $2.3 million worth of cryptocurrency that was paid as a …

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  • 8 June 2021 3:09 am

    NYSE Closes Mixed with Nasdaq Rising

    The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) showed a mixed performance on Monday, with high Treasury bond yields and anticipation for the upcoming inflation data dominating the market in the beginning of the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down by about 126 points, or 0.36%, at 34,630.24 points. The …

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  • 7 June 2021 11:50 pm

    U.S. Treasury Bond Yields Begin Week with Rise

    Treasury bond yields in the United States rose on Monday, with markets gearing up in expectation for the upcoming inflation data. Reflation fears amid fiscal and monetary support with huge stimulus packages have recently resurfaced, despite the Federal Reserve expecting the recent surge in consumer prices to be temporary. The …

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  • 7 June 2021 11:37 pm

    Oil Finishes Lower as Chinese Imports Plummet

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    Oil prices closed lower on Monday, giving up their two-year highs that were registered by the end of last week. A drop in Chinese oil imports might have discouraged the positive expectations for demand recovery in the coming months. Brent crude futures for August delivery declined by 40 cents, or …

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  • 7 June 2021 10:03 pm

    Gold Closes Higher Below $1,900

    Gold prices rose on Monday, for the second consecutive session, but once again failed to restore the key $1,900 level. The yellow metal’s rise was limited by the rising Treasury bond yields. Gold futures for August delivery gained $6.80, or 0.4%, to finish at $1,898.80 per ounce. Silver futures for …

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  • 7 June 2021 9:31 pm

    European Stocks Finish at New Record High

    European stocks rose on Monday, to begin the new week with a positive performance, hitting a new all-time record high. The STOXX Europe 600 index added 0.22% and finished at 453.56 points. Strong gains by the auto sector, which reached its best level since March 2015, provided support for the …

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  • 7 June 2021 7:53 pm

    Wall Street Indices Mostly Lower in Early Trading

    The main indices of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) opened mostly lower on Monday, amid a rise in the U.S. Treasury bond yields. In addition, Wall Street investors are anticipating a series of important economic data this week, which will reflect the state of economic recovery from the Coronavirus …

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  • 7 June 2021 6:17 pm

    China’s Imports in May Grow at The Fastest Pace in a Decade as Raw Material Prices Soar

    China’s imports grew in May at the fastest pace in a decade, driven by higher demand for raw materials, although export growth slowed more than expected amid delays caused by COVID-19 infections in the country’s ports. While the rapid recovery in developed markets boosted demand for Chinese products, the outlook …

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