German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Tuesday that Germany will lobby for the strengthening of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and noted that the WTO is the basis for fair trade, as reported by Reuters. “We hope to continue the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) work on the …
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European Stocks Rise Cautiously Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data
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Dollar Pauses Tariff-Driven Rally Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data
The U.S. dollar retreated slightly on Wednesday as traders awaited key U.S. inflation data and updat…
Gold Retreats from Record Highs as Powell Signals No Rush for Rate Cuts
Gold prices pulled back from record highs in Asian trading on Wednesday, pressured by rising Treasur…
Market Drivers: US Session
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Powell’s Impact: Powell’s Caution Dips The Dollar As Rate Adjustments “on Hold”
The US Dollar Index (DXY) continued to trade with losses for the second consecutive session on Tuesd…
Powell’s Pause: Stocks Steady Amid Uncertainty
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EU Vows Retaliation Against Trump’s Metal Tariffs
The European Union (EU) has vowed to respond to the 25% tariffs announced by President Donald Trump …
Investors Still Tune In as Fed Chair Testifies Before US Lawmakers
Federal Reserve Chair testified before the US Senate on Tuesday, saying, “There is no need to …
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Market Analysis
January, 2021
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26 January 2021 4:40 pm
Italy: Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte Officially Resigns
Italian Prime Minister has officially resigned, Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing a statement released by the President’s office. The press release further revealed that the President will start consultations with political parties on Wednesday on how to resolve this crisis.
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26 January 2021 3:41 pm
German Health Ministry: Can’t Confirm Reports on AstraZeneca Vaccine’s Lower Efficacy
Responding to the media reports on the efficacy of AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine, Germany’s Health Ministry said that they can’t confirm the local reports. “Data doesn’t suggest the efficacy of just 8% for older people.”
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26 January 2021 2:54 pm
IEA: Global Demand for Natural Gas May Grow by About 3% this year
An analyst from the International Energy Agency announced that global gas demand is expected to grow by 2.8% this year, equivalent to about 110 billion cubic meters, to recover towards 2019 levels. The expected recovery will not be significant and that the more mature markets will only see a gradual …
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26 January 2021 2:19 pm
Oil Falls Amid a Row Over US Stimulus And a Spike in Covid-19 Cases
Oil prices plunged on Tuesday, January 26th, as the chances for rapid approval of a new economic stimulus receded in the United States, while a surge in coronavirus cases raised doubts about the pace of any recovery in demand. Brent crude fell 28 cents, equivalent to 0.5%, to more than …
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26 January 2021 1:34 pm
Japan Stock Closed Lower Due to Vaccine Delay And Caution Ahead of Earnings Season
Japanese stocks closed lower on Tuesday, January 26, as they witnessed profit-taking sales due to concerns about delays in the distribution of anti-coronavirus vaccines, as well as in an American stimulus package and a state of tension before the start of the corporate earnings announcement season. The Nikkei index fell …
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26 January 2021 1:16 pm
European Shares Rise as UBS Rise
European stocks rose on Tuesday, January 26th, after a two-session decline, as Swiss Wealth Management UBS announced a rise in quarterly net profit, but the gains were curbed by concerns about extending the lockdown and US stimulus measures. The European Stoxx600 index rose 0.2%, after closing at its lowest level …
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26 January 2021 12:40 pm
Gold Rising on US stimulus Hopes
Gold rose on Tuesday, January 26th, as the yellow metal’s appeal was strengthened as a hedge against inflation thanks to expectations of eventually passing a large US stimulus package, despite the strong dollar curbing the gains. This rose in spot transactions 0.1% to 1856.33 dollars an ounce and US gold …
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26 January 2021 4:23 am
Italian PM Conte to Resign Aiming to Form New Coalition
The Prime Minister of Italy, Giuseppe Conte, is set to resign from his post on Tuesday, his office announced on Monday. The Prime Minister is looking forward to being re-appointed by President Sergio Mattarella to form a new coalition government. The current government lost its majority in the Italian Senate …
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26 January 2021 2:16 am
BoE Governor Questions Stability of Cryptocurrencies
The Governor of the Bank of England (BoE), Andrew Bailey, said on Monday that cryptocurrencies are providing a modern way of payment, but not as currencies, Reuters reported. Bailey’s remarks came during an online event organized by the World Economic Forum’s Davos summit on Monday. “Have we landed on what …
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26 January 2021 2:08 am
Bitcoin Shows Recovery Signs and Ether Gives Up Record High
Bitcoin rose on Monday, reducing its recent losses that came amid a strong correction wave and selling pressures that brought the price of the world’s largest digital currency below $30,000. Over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin rose by about 3% to near $32,600, cutting its losses over the past seven …
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26 January 2021 1:55 am
Oil Finishes Higher Amid Supply Disruptions
Oil prices rose on Monday amid concerns about global supplies, with Iraq planning to cut output and Libya seeing production disruptions. In addition, crude prices continue to be supported by the prospect of increased government stimulus in the United States by the new administration. Brent crude futures for March delivery …
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26 January 2021 12:11 am
Takeaways from ECB’s Lagarde Comments
The President of the European Central Bank (ECB), Christine Lagarde, expressed a positive sentiment towards this year being one of economic recovery from the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. Lagarde’s remarks came during a panel discussion during the Davos Agenda summit on Monday, CNBC reported. “Our hope is that still …
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