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December, 2020

• 30 December 2020 2:26 pm

  Dollar Declining on Hopes of New Stimulus

  

  The dollar fell to its lowest level in several years against many currencies on Wednesday, December 30th, as dealers bypassed a new delay in approving monetary stimulus in the United States and continued betting on the possibility of additional financial aid. The dollar hit its lowest level in more than …

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• 30 December 2020 1:38 pm

  Oil Rising on Hopes of Recovery in Demand And a Decrease in US Inventories

  

  Oil rose on Wednesday, December 30, as prices received a boost from a fiscal stimulus package to mitigate the repercussions of the Coronavirus in the United States and lower crude oil inventories. Brent crude futures rose 35 cents, or 0.7%, to $ 51.44 a barrel by 08:03 GMT, and US …

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• 30 December 2020 12:49 pm

  Bitcoin Reaches a New Record Level And Rises During 2020 by About 300%

  

  Bitcoin hit a record $ 28,599.99 on Wednesday, December 30, bringing its gains this year to more than 295%. And the most popular cryptocurrency in the world rose in recent transactions 3.5% to $ 28,349. Since it broke the $ 20,000 level for the first time on Dec. 16, it …

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• 30 December 2020 12:23 pm

  Nikkei Index Retreats From Its 30-year High But Ends The Year With 16% Gains

  

  The Japanese Nikkei Index closed lower on the last trading day of this year, retreating from its highest level in more than thirty years, which it reached in the previous session as investors took profits, but recorded gains for the second year in a row. The index fell 0.45% to …

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• 30 December 2020 11:14 am

  API: Oil inventories record a greater than expected drop last week

  

  Data from the American Petroleum Institute showed, Tuesday, that crude oil inventories in the United States fell more than expected last week, while gasoline and distillate stocks recorded a decrease, contrary to expectations. The data indicated that crude inventories fell by 4.8 million barrels in the week ending on the …

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• 30 December 2020 11:12 am

  Gold rallied as US Dollar Fell Despite Postponing a Vote on an American Stimulus Package

  

  Gold prices rose on Wednesday, December 30, as the dollar fell, while investors ignored the Republican majority leader’s decision to postpone a vote in the US Senate on larger payments to mitigate the repercussions of the Coronavirus pandemic. Spot gold rose 0.2% to 1,881.62 dollars an ounce. And gold in …

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• 30 December 2020 10:20 am

  Oil Prices rising, supported by hopes that a US stimulus package will stimulate demand for fuel

  

  Oil prices rose on Tuesday, supported by hopes that the United States will increase payments in an aid package linked to the pandemic, a move that could stimulate demand for fuel and stimulate economic growth. Brent crude futures, the world benchmark, ended the trading session up 23 cents, or 0.5 …

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• 30 December 2020 12:09 am

  Senate to Discuss Expanding Stimulus this Week

  

  The United States Senate is set to discuss later this week the proposal made by President Donald Trump, as well as many Democrats, to an increase the stimulus payments from $600 to $2,000 per household, according to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Reuters reported. This comes after the Senate’s Republican …

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• 29 December 2020 11:58 pm

  US Fed Extends Main St. Lending Program

  

  The United States Federal Reserve announced on Tuesday that it had extended the end date for the Main Street Lending Program by eight days, Reuters reported. The move comes to help process an increased number of last-minute applications. It is worth noting that the United States Secretary of Treasury, Steven …

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• 29 December 2020 11:47 pm

  Gold Ends Tuesday on Slim Gains

  

  Gold prices rose on Tuesday, supported by the decline of the US Dollar (USD) and a soft performance by the stock markets after opening Monday at record highs on the back of optimism following the approval of a new stimulus package in the United States. Gold futures for February delivery …

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• 29 December 2020 10:58 pm

  New York Authorizes JPY-Backed Stablecoin

  

  New York has authorized a stablecoin backed by the Japanese Yen (JPY) to operate in the United States, the Coin Telegraph reported. The stablecoin is run by the Japanese firm GMO-Z.com. “We’re breaking ground with our move to issue the first regulated JPY-pegged stablecoin, which many see as a safe …

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• 29 December 2020 9:20 pm

  European Stocks Finish Tuesday Higher

  

  European stocks closed higher on Tuesday, supported by an improved risk sentiment following the approval of a new stimulus package in the United States. The STOXX Europe 600 index finished up by 0.76%. The UK’s FTSE100 gained 1.55%, while the French index CAC40 leveled up by 0.42%. In Germany, the …

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• 29 December 2020 8:11 pm

  Will Bitcoin Peak in 2021?

  

  Bitcoin has been recently showing a very strong performance, supported by increased demand. The world’s largest digital currency achieved its best monthly performance in over a year during December. Market experts are now expecting the cryptocurrency to peak early next year with the recent surge come to an end in …

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