Business inventories in the United States increased during March, official data by the Department of Commerce showed on Friday. The increase in inventories in March was relatively limited due to raw materials shortage that impacted production across some sectors. In March, business inventories leveled up by 0.3% with the reading …
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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
May, 2021
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14 May 2021 6:18 pm
U.S: Industrial Production Expands in April
Industrial Production in the United States expanded by 0.7% on a monthly basis in April, the US Federal Reserve reported on Friday. This reading followed March’s increase of 2.4% (revised from 1.4%) and fell short of analysts’ estimate of 1%.
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14 May 2021 5:40 pm
Canada: Manufacturing Sales Rise by 3.5% in March
Manufacturing Sales in Canada increased by 3.5% to the highest level since June 2019 at $57.8 billion in March, the data published by Statistics Canada revealed on Friday. This reading came in line with the market expectation. “The capacity utilization rate (not seasonally adjusted) for the total manufacturing sector increased …
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14 May 2021 5:11 pm
US: Retail Sales Unchanged in April
Retail sales in the United States were unexpectedly flat in April as support ebbed from stimulus payments, but the coming months are likely to see an acceleration as savings reach unprecedented levels and economic activity resumes. Moreover, the Retail Sales Control Group declined by 1.5% after rising 10.7% in March. …
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14 May 2021 4:54 pm
Crude Oil Futures Rose During The European Session
Crude oil futures rose during the European session on Friday. According to the New York Mercantile Exchange, crude oil futures were traded in June at $64.44 a barrel at the time of writing, up by 0.97%. It previously traded at a session high $64.75 a barrel. Crude oil may find …
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14 May 2021 4:21 pm
Gold Futures Rose During The European Session
Gold futures rose during the European session on Friday. According to the COMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange, gold futures traded in June at $1834.05 an ounce at the time of writing, up 0.55%. It previously traded at a session high of $1837.50 an ounce. Gold may find support points at …
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14 May 2021 3:52 pm
Italy Lifts Quarantine Restrictions For Those Coming From Europe, Britain, And Other Countries
The Italian Ministry of Health said that the country will lift quarantine restrictions for travelers from countries of the European Union, the Schengen area, Britain and Israel, starting May 16. Currently, those coming from these countries are subject to a five-day quarantine, with an obligation to undergo an examination before …
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14 May 2021 3:08 pm
Oil Prices Rise But India’s Coronavirus Infections limit Gains
Oil prices advanced on Friday, May 14, erasing some of the sharp losses incurred in the previous session, as stock markets rose, but the gains were limited by the situation of the Coronavirus in India, the big consumer of crude and the resumption of pipeline work in the United States. …
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14 May 2021 2:36 pm
Dollar Drops After Fed Eases US Inflationary Tension
The US dollar fell against other major currencies on Friday, May 14th as risk appetite recovered in various markets, after Fed officials this week helped ease tension over the acceleration of inflation in the United States. The dollar, which is considered a safe haven in times of market volatility, fell …
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14 May 2021 1:54 pm
Spain: Inflation Rate at Its Highest in Two And a Half Years
Consumer prices in Spain rose 2.2% in April 2021 compared to last year, this is the largest increase since October 2018 and in line with preliminary estimates. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 1.2%, the largest increase since April 2012, and matched previous estimates. The Harmonized Index of …
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14 May 2021 1:30 pm
Gold Rises as The Dollar’s Fall Overshadows Interest Rate Concerns
Gold prices increased Friday, May 14, on the back of the dollar’s decline, but the gains were limited after data showed a rise in inflation in the United States, which fueled fears of a faster rate hike than expected. The spot price of gold rose 0.2% to $1829.61 an ounce. …
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14 May 2021 1:15 pm
Japan Shares Post The Biggest Weekly Loss in 9 Months
Japanese stocks recorded their biggest weekly losses in 9 months, as investors were reluctant to make big bets in light of the return of the Coronavirus cases numbers to the increase and inflation concerns in the United States, despite the slight increase during the day on positive business results for …
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14 May 2021 11:05 am
India Records More Than 343 Thousand New Cases of Coronavirus Within 24 Hours
India recorded 343144 new cases of coronavirus during the past twenty-four hours, on Wednesday 14th May, bringing the total number of cases to more than 24 million, at a time when four thousand new deaths resulting from Covid-19 were recorded. Data from the Ministry of Health indicated that India recorded …
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