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Market Analysis
September, 2021
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29 September 2021 10:41 pm
Investors pause selling treasury bills
Traders have put selling of U.S. Treasuries on pause. This prevalent trend left yields mostly lower on Wednesday, with an eye on financial talks in Washington.On Wednesday yields got lower at 0.0507% after U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s statements on the suspension of the U.S. debt limit.The two-year U.S. Treasury …
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29 September 2021 9:50 pm
U. S. dollar jumps to fresh high peak amid debt ceiling debate
The U. S. dollar has risen versus the Japanese yen to its biggest high since March 2020 as the Euro falls to lowest since early November.The dollar index which measures the U.S. currency against a basket of six major currencies rose for the fourth consecutive day, to 94.37 from 93.77 …
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29 September 2021 9:17 pm
Oil futures lower over slowing Chinese economy concerns
Oil futures extend losses as EIA reports increases in U.S. crude, gasoline and distillate supplies. The energy sector is currently experiencing mixed to lower start, supported by strength in the major equity futures and pressured by weakness across the most important commoditiesWTI and Brent crude oil futures continued to inch …
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29 September 2021 8:53 pm
Merkel Says goodbye to diminished Eurozone
Investors are skeptical about how much change a new German government will bring about in the European economy that is struggling to recover. Investors and observers raise several questions about how the next German chancellor will deal with integration among the 19 euro economies.As Germany prepares for a new post …
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29 September 2021 7:55 pm
$80 oil sparks mixed expectations for world economy
Oil prices have jumped above $80 for the first time since 2018, this development is handing a major boost to producers but is simultaneously fuelling more inflationary pain for consumers.Global supplies are disrupted because U. S. production is still hampered by ongoing fallout from Hurricane Ida in Louisiana and the …
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29 September 2021 7:35 pm
Bond selloff sends a warning to the Federal Reserve
Bond yields have been increasing slowly but steadily over the past two weeks from 1.30% for the 10-year bond to 1.50%. The extremely low together with the relatively stable U. S. government bond yields have confused several market observers for the few previous days. The current situation is also challenging …
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29 September 2021 7:19 pm
Investors await clarity on crypto taxes
The recently released final draft of the U. S. Reconciliation Bill aims to subject investors in the crypto space to a complex tax rule based upon the constructive sales concept.Cryptocurrency users are expected to pay taxes without even selling their crypto assets under the proposed draft which could be passed …
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29 September 2021 6:42 pm
Evergrande is selling a bank stake to repay liabilities
China Evergrande Group said Wednesday that it’s planning to sell its $1.5 billion stake in Shengjing Bank, which comes as an attempt of the group to avoid default. The announcement was added to other practices aiming at easing concerns the collapse of the huge real-states entity could spread through the …
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29 September 2021 6:19 pm
Senate Democrats are voting on a bill to avoid shutdown
Democrats are expected to vote Wednesday on a temporary legislation that helps avoid partial government shutdown through keeping current levels of federal government funds after Thursday. The move was encouraged by top House Democrats led by majority leader Steny Hoyer who said that there were talks with Senate Democrats suggesting …
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29 September 2021 5:22 pm
Reuters: OPEC Expected to Stick to November Production Plans, Despite oil Reaching $80
Sources said that OPEC+ will likely stick to an existing agreement to add 400,000 barrels per day to its production in November when it meets next week, despite the fact that oil reached its highest level in more than three years above $ 80 a barrel and pressure from consumers …
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29 September 2021 4:05 pm
GBP/USD Crashes Under 1.35
GBP/USD has tumbled under 1.35, extending its rapid decline. The currency pair hast hit a low of 1.3473, a level last seen in January. The US dollar index continues to rise on Wednesday, for the fourth consecutive day. The dollar index was able to reach its levels during 2021 thanks …
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29 September 2021 2:34 pm
The Dollar is at Its Highest Levels in 2021
The US dollar reached its highest level this year on Wednesday after rallying as US Treasury yields increased on investor fears that the Federal Reserve could begin withdrawing its policy support at a time when global growth is slowing. The euro fell to $1.1657, its lowest level from November 2020, …
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