The dollar, when tracked by the US dollar index DXY, expands optimism in the second half of the week and approaches monthly tops around 92.80, and the index advances for the second consecutive session and trades near the monthly peak located in the 92.80 / 85 range, always on the …
Read More »EUR/USD Holds Steady Amid Tariff Tensions, Eyes Turn to EU Economic Data
Modest Gains Amid Holiday-Thinned TradingThe EUR/USD pair edged up by 0.18% on Friday, trading at 1.…
Global Markets Wobble as Trump’s Tariff Deadline Draws Near
Global stock markets faltered on Friday, gripped by uncertainty as U.S. President Donald Trump’s Jul…
Sterling Falters Against Yen Amid Tariff Fears and UK Political Strife
The British Pound (GBP) weakened against the Japanese Yen (JPY), with GBP/JPY slipping below 197.61,…
WTI Crude Oil Stalls Near $65 as OPEC+ and Tariff Uncertainties Loom
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Oil prices hovered near $65.70, down 0.82%, reflecting cautious …
Gold Shines Amid Tariff Threats and U.S. Dollar Weakness
Gold (XAU/USD) climbed above $3,330, driven by a weakening U.S. Dollar and renewed concerns over U.S…
U.S. Dollar Edges Lower Ahead of Trade Deadline Amid Fiscal and Market Uncertainty
The U.S. dollar saw a slight dip on Friday after a brief rally earlier in the week, with attention n…
Markets Brace for U.S. Tariff Deadline Amid Growing Optimism
As investors turn their attention to Washington’s tariff negotiations next week, the expiratio…
European Stocks Slip Amid Uncertainty Ahead of U.S. Trade Deadline and Ongoing Tariff Concerns
European stocks ended the week on a negative note, slipping lower on Friday as uncertainty grew over…
Bitcoin Struggles as U.S. Trade Tariffs Loom and Rate Cut Bets Fade
Bitcoin prices steadied on Friday after a sharp reversal of recent gains, as traders focused on the …
Oil Prices Decline Amid Nuclear Talks and OPEC+ Output Expectations
Oil futures fell on Friday as market participants reacted to ongoing geopolitical developments and e…
Market Analysis
July, 2021
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16 July 2021 4:43 pm
US: Retail Sales Increase by 0.6% in June
Retail Sales in the US rose by 0.6% to $621.3 billion in June following May’s contraction of 1.7% (revised from -1.3%), the data published by the US Census Bureau revealed on Friday. This reading came in better than the market expectation for a decline of 0.4%.
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16 July 2021 3:48 pm
More Than 100 Deaths and Thousands of Homes Cut off in Floods in Germany
The number of people killed in floods in western Germany jumped to 103, from 93, bringing the total number of flood victims in western Europe to at least 117, the authorities said on Friday, while Germany’s largest electricity distribution company (SE:5110) said that 114 were out of power. A house …
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16 July 2021 3:07 pm
Oil Rising But Heading For The Largest Weekly loss in Months
Oil prices rose on Friday but were still heading for their biggest weekly decline since at least May, as expectations of increased supplies spooked investors. Brent crude rose 37 cents, or 0.5%, to $73.84 a barrel, and is set to lose 2.3% this week, the biggest weekly decline since May. …
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16 July 2021 2:46 pm
Eurozone Inflation Easing Confirmed
Official data on Friday confirmed a slowdown in eurozone inflation in June after a steady acceleration in the first months of 2021, while the bloc’s trade surplus narrowed in May due to a decline in exports. The European Union statistics office Eurostat said consumer prices in the 19-nation currency bloc …
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16 July 2021 2:03 pm
Turkish Lira at a Month High as Interest Rate Cut Fears Recede
The Turkish lira rose to its highest level in a month on Friday, buoyed by fading fears of an imminent interest rate cut as well as increasing optimism over emerging market currencies. The lira rose 0.6% to 8.5 per dollar, extending its recovery from a record low of 8.88 in …
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16 July 2021 1:20 pm
Gold Heading For The Fourth Weekly Gain, With Fed Sticking to Easing Tone
Gold prices fell on Friday, July 16, but remained on track to achieve gains for the fourth consecutive week, supported by the confirmation of the US Federal Reserve Chairman to stick to the accommodative monetary policy of the economic recovery. And the price of gold in spot transactions fell 0.3% …
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16 July 2021 12:37 pm
The Recovery of The Travel Sector Lifts European Stock Indices
European shares rose on Friday, July 16, after travel stocks rebounded, following sharp losses earlier in the week, while a slew of positive business results overshadowed concerns about the rising delta strain cases on the continent. The European STOXX 600 index rose 0.3%, making it destined to end the week …
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16 July 2021 12:01 pm
Oil Heads For Biggest Weekly Loss Since May
Oil prices fell Friday, July 16, heading for their biggest weekly drop since at least May. Expectations of an increase in supply raised investor concerns, as OPEC is likely to raise production in line with a possible recovery in demand as more countries recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. The price …
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16 July 2021 4:02 am
Yellen Believes Inflation Will Eventually East in Months
The U.S. Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen, is worried about housing costs, expecting high inflation to remain for several months before easing. The housing market remains in a better position compared to the time prior to the 2008 market crash, Yellen told CNBC “It’s a very different phenomenon but I do worry …
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16 July 2021 3:54 am
U.S. Business Applications Decline in June
New business applications in the United States decreased by 9.8% to a seasonally adjusted 448,553 in June, official data showed on Thursday. This marked the first time for applications to start a new business in the U.S. to decline since February. A seasonally adjusted 51,543 applications were received from corporations, …
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16 July 2021 3:29 am
Powell Tells Senate High Inflation is Temporary
The Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has defended on Thursday the efforts by the central bank to support the U.S. economy amid recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, despite the recent surge in inflation. After speaking to the House Financial Services Committee Wednesday, today Powell spoke to the Senate Banking Committee. …
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16 July 2021 12:50 am
Oil Closes Lower for Second Straight Day
Oil prices finished lower on Thursday, maintaining a downward trend for the second consecutive session, amid uncertainty about production levels. Yesterday, media reports suggested that the OPEC+ alliance has reached an initial agreement to extend the current output cuts until 2022, with a gradual easing in the curbs in line …
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