Wholesale inventories in the United States rose by in March, data showed on Wednesday. Early estimates show that U.S. wholesale inventories increased by 1.4% last month, while retail inventories declined by 1.4%.
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Market Analysis
April, 2021
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28 April 2021 3:48 pm
Germany Rising Its Economic Growth Estimate And Expects a Consumer-Led Recovery
The German government on Tuesday (April 27th) increased its forecast for the growth of Europe’s largest economy this year to 3.5%, from a previous estimate of 3%, while it expects household spending to support the recovery if the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. Germany is striving to contain a third wave …
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28 April 2021 3:36 pm
Microsoft Reported The Largest Revenue Growth Since 2018 in The Third Quarter of Its Fiscal Year
Microsoft announced its third-quarter fiscal year results that achieved the largest revenue growth since 2018. The company’s shares fell in post-closing trading by more than 3.5%. Earnings per share reached $ 1.95, compared to the expected $ 1.78. While the company achieved revenues of 41.71 billion dollars compared to 41.03 …
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28 April 2021 2:58 pm
European Union v. AstraZeneca Case Begins in Brussels
A court in Brussels has begun hearing a lawsuit filed by the European Commission against the pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca over supplies of its Covid-19 vaccine, as the cartel’s lawyers are pressing for immediate delivery of doses from all factories, including those in Britain. The case is the latest turning point …
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28 April 2021 2:20 pm
Oil Falling as Demand Fears Increase Due to The Indian Crisis And Increase in US Inventories
Oil prices fell on Wednesday, April 28, in light of the rapid spread of Covid-19 cases in India and an increase that exceeded expectations for crude stocks in the United States, which overshadowed the confidence shown by OPEC and its allies in the strong recovery of global demand for fuel. …
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28 April 2021 1:39 pm
Saudi Crown Prince: The Kingdom in Talks to Sell 1% of Aramco
The Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in televised remarks on Tuesday, that the kingdom is in discussions to sell one percent of Saudi Aramco to a global energy company. Prince Mohammed added that Aramco, the world’s largest oil company that was listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange in 2019, …
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28 April 2021 1:28 pm
Currencies Overview: Dollar Pinned Hopes on The Federal Reserve and Biden to End a Month of Decline
The dollar rose slightly on Wednesday as all eyes turned to the US Federal Reserve’s policy statement and a speech by President Joe Biden later on Wednesday regarding trends in hopes that this will increase the scope for the currency’s recovery after a month of decline. The dollar index recorded …
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28 April 2021 12:55 pm
Gold Hits Its Lowest Level in a Week With Higher Yields Ahead of Fed
Gold prices fell to their lowest level in a week on Wednesday, April 28, with US Treasury yields rising ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s monetary policy statement due for release later today. And the price of gold in the spot market fell 0.5% to $1767.66 an ounce after it …
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28 April 2021 12:35 pm
Deutsche Bank Reports Its Best Quarterly Earnings Since 2014
Deutsche Bank announced a profit of 908 million euros, equivalent to about $ 1.1 billion in Q1, supported by continued strong performance in the investment banking sector. The bank largely exceeded analysts’ forecasts for a net income of 642.95 million euros, according to Refinitiv, and showed a marked improvement from …
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28 April 2021 12:15 pm
Japan Shares Closing slightly Higher And Corporate Outlook Fears Limit Gains
Japanese stocks closed slightly higher on Wednesday, April 28, led by technology stocks, but concerns about corporate expectations limited the gains, even as investors awaited a decision from the US Federal Reserve. The Nikkei index rose 0.21% to close at 2,9053.97 points, while the broader TOPIX index increased 0.29% to …
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28 April 2021 3:04 am
NYSE Closes Mostly Lower Amid Anticipation for Fed Policy Meeting
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) closed mostly lower on Tuesday, following a surge by two major indices, namely the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, to new record closing highs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed marginally higher by 3.36 points, or 0.01%, at 33,984.93 points. The S&P 500 index, …
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27 April 2021 11:45 pm
U.S. Treasury Bond Yields Surge to Two-Week High
Treasury bond yields in the United States rose on Tuesday to their highest level in about two weeks, amid anticipation for the outcomes of the Federal Reserve meeting. It is expected that U.S. monetary policymakers will maintain the current policy and signal a commitment to the current interest rates and …
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27 April 2021 11:40 pm
Oil Finishes at Week-High Following Surprise OPEC+ Meeting
Oil prices rose on Tuesday to close at their highest level in about a week, following a decision by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies to extend its production policy. In an early meeting, held ahead of schedule, which surprised the market, the OPEC+ alliance …
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