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Market Analysis
April, 2021
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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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27 April 2021 11:09 pm
Gold Finishes on Modest Losses
Gold prices finished lower on Tuesday, amid anticipation for the outcomes of the Federal Reserve policy meeting. Positive performance by the U.S. Dollar (USD), supported by a surge in consumer confidence to a 14-month high, led to lower demand for safe-havens. Gold futures for June delivery closed lower by $1.30, …
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27 April 2021 10:28 pm
Ethereum Hits New Record High
Ethereum surged on Tuesday to a new record high near $2,684. The second-biggest cryptocurrency in the world, after Bitcoin, is now up by around 7.3% on a daily basis at 2,645, extending its gains over the past seven days to about 14.10%. Recent news suggested that JPMorgan Chase plans to launch …
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27 April 2021 10:06 pm
European Stocks Close Marginally Lower
European stocks finished lower on Tuesday, as markets remain affected by the Archegos Capital Management losses that exceeded $10 billion, according to media reports. Meanwhile, travel and leisure stocks surged by about 3% on optimism about recovery from the pandemic, while basic resources declined by 1.2%. The STOXX Europe 600 …
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27 April 2021 8:16 pm
Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index Steady in April
The Fifth District Survey of Manufacturing Activity’s Composite Index remained unchanged at 17 this month, maintaining its reading from March, according to data by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. The index continued to indicate growth, as all its main components, namely shipments, new orders, and employment, remained positive, signaling …
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27 April 2021 6:28 pm
U.S. Consumer Confidence Improves in April
The United States Consumer Confidence Index surged in April, maintaining a positive trend after a strong rise last month, data by the Conference Board indicated on Tuesday. The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index rose to 121.7 this month, compared with 109.0 in March. The Present Situation Index increased from 110.1 …
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27 April 2021 5:30 pm
U.S. Housing Price Index Surges 12% in February
The United States index of home prices in 20 major cities rose by 11.9% in February on an annual basis, data by S&P Dow Jones Indices showed on Tuesday. On a monthly basis, the index leveled up by 1.2%, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index. This marked the largest …
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27 April 2021 3:38 pm
Oil Production in Brazil fell 6% Year-on-Year in The First Quarter
Figures from Brazil’s National Petroleum Agency showed that oil production in the South American country fell by 6% in Q1 of this year Compared to the same period last year, in large part due to a decline in production from the state-owned oil giant Petrobras. According to agency data, seen …
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