This week the market is looking for the Fed’s monetary policy meeting and perhaps the arrival of tapering, or at least an announcement of the schedule and start date. In the bank’s last meeting in September, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said tapering in November is high on the agenda and …
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Gold Retreats from Record High as Trump Softens Stance on China
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Washington Stalemate Deepens: U.S. Government Shutdown Hits 17 Days With No End in Sight
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Oil Prices Slip as Trump–Putin Peace Talks Ease Supply Fears
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Market Analysis
November, 2021
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2 November 2021 4:22 pm
Oil Falls Marginally Amid Fears of New Closings in China
Oil prices fell marginally during today’s session, amid anticipation of the OPEC+ meeting next Thursday, as well as the US Federal Reserve meeting, which will reveal a lot about inflation expectations and economic recovery, which in turn will affect demand. Brent crude futures for January 2022 delivery scored about $84.33 …
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2 November 2021 2:51 pm
The Australian Dollar Fell After Less Hawkish Comments From RBA
The Australian dollar fell on Tuesday after the Reserve Bank of Australia spoke less hawkish-than-expected at the first of a series of central bank meetings this week. Attention is now focused on the US Federal Reserve, which begins two days of meetings on Tuesday and is expected to announce the …
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2 November 2021 2:17 pm
European Shares Fall on Mining
European shares fell on Tuesday from their unprecedented levels, as traders awaited upcoming meetings of central banks to elicit indications on decisions to gradually reduce stimulus and interest rates, while the decline in iron ore prices affected the shares of mining companies. The European Stoxx 600 index fell 0.3 percent …
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2 November 2021 1:37 pm
Gold Stabilizes as Investors Await The Fed
Gold settled on Tuesday as market participants awaited the US Federal Reserve’s important policy meeting, in the face of mounting inflationary pressures and fears of slowing economic growth. There was little change in gold in spot transactions, as it recorded 1793.60 dollars an ounce (an ounce) by 0649 GMT. US …
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2 November 2021 1:08 pm
Market Drivers – Asian Session 02-11-2021
The Asian session was quiet and the Australian interest rate decision was the main driver of the session on Tuesday. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board members announced no changes to the official cash rate (OCR), leaving it at a record low of 0.10% during their November monetary policy …
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2 November 2021 12:30 pm
Japan Shares Close Lower Ahead of Fed Policy Meeting
Japanese stocks closed lower on Tuesday as investors were reluctant ahead of an important meeting of the US Federal Reserve, which may reveal more of its plans to scale back stimulus measures and raise interest rates. The Nikkei index fell 0.43 percent to 29,520.90 points, a day after it achieved …
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2 November 2021 3:50 am
Market Drivers – U. S. Session – 02-11-2021
Financial markets stayed calm, on Monday, ahead the storm of three central bank meetings this week; the Reserve Bank of Australia meets Tuesday, the U. S. Fed on Wednesday and the Bank of England Thursday.Global stock markets rose helped by developments on fiscal stimulus and undeterred by concerns of future …
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2 November 2021 3:16 am
Vote against Biden’s plans in the making
Senator Joe Manchin said, Monday, he does not support the $1.75 trillion social safety net expansion bill Democrats are negotiating until there is greater clarity about its impact on the country’s national debt and the U. S. economy, casting major doubt about whether President Joe Biden can get his agenda …
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2 November 2021 2:16 am
RBNZ’s Orr: Unsustainable house prices poses financial challenges
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s governor, Adrian Orr, stated that the unsustainable level of house prices has imposed monetary, financial stability challenges on the country’s economy.House prices and housing affordability are affected by both supply and demand. Prices have become more unsustainable since November 2020. Domestic banks are working …
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2 November 2021 1:09 am
Natural gas cost in W. Virginia surges this week
Natural gas prices increased in West Virginia Monday. The state Public Service Commission approved winter rates and unlike previous years, the rates have significantly increased.With natural gas prices up about four times as much as the price this time in 2020, the utilities are paying more to purchase gas and …
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2 November 2021 12:46 am
Oil prices surge on demand despite China reserves release
Oil prices settled higher on Monday as expectations of solid winter demand and a belief that a key producer group will not change the current production pace fast helped reverse initial losses caused by the release of fuel reserves by No. 1 world energy consumer China.Brent crude futures settled up …
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1 November 2021 11:37 pm
Debate continues on surging prices of commodities
Commodities are rising again, with copper, aluminum, crude oil, natural gas and wood reaping significant gains compared to pre-pandemic levels.Supply disruptions and a global push toward sustainability may be driving the commodity boom, even as fiscal stimulus and low rate policies also impact the overall economic scene.The U.S. government and …
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