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February, 2022

• 23 February 2022 8:36 pm

  Eurozone’s supply chain issues could remain elevated until year end

  

  Data released on Wednesday showed Eurozone’s Inflation came in at 5.1% in January, on a yearly basis, according to Eurostat. Core figures rose by 2.3%, matching the 2.3% consensus forecasts. Analysts at Danske Bank revise their 2022 forecast for HICP (inflation) and core inflation to 4.7% and 2.4%, respectively, due …

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• 23 February 2022 8:27 pm

  Gold Hovers Around $1900 Amid Improved Market Mood

  

  Gold is subdued on a choppy trading session, clinging to the $1,900 mark amongst an overall upbeat market mood, following a series of sanctions imposed by the US to Russia, which appeared to be measured, an excuse for investors to seek riskier assets. XAU/USD is trading at $1,907 at the …

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• 23 February 2022 7:15 pm

  Washington Warns Ukraine Of Full-Scale Russian Attack Within 48 Hours

  

  According to US intelligence sources speaking to Newsweek, the US has informed Ukraine of a Russian plan to invade with 48 hours. An intelligence official said that the US had informed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the Russian plan would involve air strikes, cruise missiles, ground troops and cyberattacks.The US …

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• 23 February 2022 6:28 pm

  Market Drivers – European Session 23-2-2022

  

  European shares jumped 1% on Wednesday, supported by a batch of strong earnings data, and as investors digested news of the first Western sanctions against Russia over its crisis with Ukraine. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 1.1 percent after fears of a full-blown Russian invasion of Ukraine pushed it …

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• 23 February 2022 5:23 pm

  European Shares Rise, Supported by Strong Earnings

  

  European shares jumped 1% on Wednesday, supported by a batch of strong earnings data, and as investors digested news of the first Western sanctions against Russia over its crisis with Ukraine. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 1.1 percent after fears of a full-blown Russian invasion of Ukraine pushed it …

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• 23 February 2022 4:47 pm

  Gold Falls as Risk Appetite Improves, Focus on Ukraine

  

  Gold fell on Wednesday as risk-related assets rose, as investors in the precious metal awaited more developments in the Ukraine crisis while preparing for major central banks to raise interest rates soon. By 1035 GMT, spot gold fell 0.2 percent to $1,894.82 an ounce, retreating from a nearly nine-month high …

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• 23 February 2022 3:33 pm

  Oil Falls as Supply Concerns Dissipate Due to Russia Sanctions

  

  Oil prices fell on Wednesday from seven-year highs hit the previous day as it became clear that the first wave of US and European sanctions against Russia was unlikely to disrupt oil supplies. Brent crude fell 59 cents, or 0.6 percent, to $96.25 a barrel after hitting $99.50 on Tuesday, …

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• 23 February 2022 2:51 pm

  Eurozone Final Inflation Arrives at 0.3% MoM in January

  

  Eurozone’s Inflation came in at 5.1% in January, on a yearly basis, according to Eurostat’s final reading of the Eurozone CPI report for the month. The reading was in line with the estimates of 5.1% and 5.1% previous. Core figures rose by 2.3%, matching the 2.3% consensus forecasts. When compared …

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• 23 February 2022 1:49 pm

  Japan Imposes New Sanctions Against Russia

  

  The Prime Minister of Japan, Kishida Fumio, announced the imposition of sanctions against Russia against the backdrop of Russia’s recognition of the independence of the Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics from Ukraine. Japan’s sanctions stipulate banning exports from the republics of Donetsk and Luhansk, freezing the assets of their officials, …

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• 23 February 2022 1:13 pm

  Ukraine Calls Up Reservists

  

  The Ukrainian Armed Forces said in a statement that on Wednesday, February 23, they began recruiting reservists between the ages of 18 and 60, in implementation of a decree issued by President Volodymyr Zelensky. She added that the maximum service period is one year. Zelensky said on Tuesday that he …

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• 23 February 2022 12:26 pm

  Oil Near Its Highest Level Since 2014

  

  Oil prices jumped close to $100 a barrel on Tuesday after Moscow ordered troops into two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine, but the market pared gains to close to its highest level since 2014 following efforts by Western countries to halt what they fear may be the start of a …

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• 23 February 2022 2:31 am

  Market Drivers – US Session – 22 Feb. 2022

  

  Relatively short wave of optimism touched financial markets during London trading hours, as Ukrainian President V. Zelenskyy said that he believes there would not be war nor a wider escalation. Economic DataMarkit flash PMIs for the EU, and the US were generally encouraging, indicating economic expansion in February as the …

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• 23 February 2022 2:28 am

  US Bliken’s Remarks Impact gold market sentiment

  

  Gold: US Bliken’s Remarks Impact market sentiment Gold prices were trapped in a range as sellers emerge to sell the news on Russia. Fed is moving back into focus as the Russian risk premium starts to decay. Traders watching for further deployment of Russian troops in expanded borders of Donetsk …

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