Inflation in the US, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 0.6% on a monthly basis in March from 0.4% in February. to be updated…
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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…
Gold Prices Rise Amid Tariff Uncertainty and Fiscal Concerns
Gold prices rose slightly in Asian trading on Friday, recovering from the previous session’s l…
Market Analysis
April, 2021
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13 April 2021 4:41 pm
OPEC Raises 2021 World Oil Demand Growth Forecast
In its latest monthly report, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) raised its forecast for global oil demand growth in 2021 to 5.95 million barrels per day from 5.89 million barrels per day in the previous report, per Reuters. “There have been sizeable drawdowns in global inventories since mid-2020 …
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13 April 2021 3:48 pm
Currencies Overview: Dollar Rises From Nearly Three-week Low as Trader Brace For Inflation Data
The dollar rose from a nearly three-week low against the major rivals on Tuesday, buoyed by a surge in US Treasury bond yields, as investors awaited closely watched US inflation data, which is scheduled for release later on Tuesday. The dollar had retreated, as did US bond yields this month, …
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13 April 2021 3:44 pm
German ZEW Economic Sentiment Index Drops April
The ZEW Institute for Economic Research said that investor sentiment in Germany recorded a sudden decline in April, pointing to growing concerns about the imposition of tougher isolation measures in Europe’s largest economy, reducing private consumption. The German ZEW headline numbers for April showed that the Economic Sentiment Index dropped …
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13 April 2021 3:41 pm
US Recommends Pause For Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccines Over Clot Reports
The US Food and Drug Administration said it is asking states to temporarily stop using Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine after 6 people in the United States developed a rare blood clotting disorder. The US Food and Drug Administration said the recommendation “results from an abundance of caution,” adding that …
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13 April 2021 2:32 pm
Bitcoin Hits Record Highs
It reached an unprecedented peak at $ 62,575, to continue its series of gains in 2021 and reach a new peak. The price of the largest cryptocurrencies in the world has more than doubled this year amid the growing acceptance of the traditional financial sector as an investment tool and …
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13 April 2021 2:15 pm
Turkish Industrial Production Rose 8.8% in February, YoY
Data showed that industrial production rose 8.8% on an annual basis in February, which is in line with expectations and indicates its growth for the ninth month in a row after it was affected last year as a result of measures to contain the Coronavirus pandemic. The Turkish Statistics Institute …
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13 April 2021 1:58 pm
Oil Rising Supported by Strong Chinese Data
Oil prices rose on Tuesday, April 13th, as data from China showed an increase in the growth of imports of the second-largest consumer of oil in the world. Brent crude futures were up 31 cents, equivalent to 0.5%, to $63.59 a barrel, while U.S. crude futures increased 28 cents, or …
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13 April 2021 1:35 pm
Gold Settled as Market Awaits The US Inflation Data
Gold prices stabilized on Tuesday, April 13th, as participants in market operations continued to refrain from trading ahead of the release of inflation data in the United States, which is expected to shed more light on the recovery in the world’s largest economies. Gold was little changed in spot transactions …
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13 April 2021 1:15 pm
European Stocks Close to a Record High And All Eyes on US Inflation Data
European stocks hovered just below their all-time high on Tuesday, April 13th, as strong export data from China boosted optimism about a faster global economic recovery, while investor interest shifted towards important US inflation data to be released later today. The European Stoxx600 index was up 0.1%, after hitting an …
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13 April 2021 12:51 pm
Reuters: China’s Trade Surplus With The United States Fell to $21.37B in March
Reuters calculations based on Chinese customs data concluded that China’s trade surplus with the United States reached $ 21.37 billion in March, down from $ 23.01 billion in February. US President Joe Biden said last month that his country does not seek a confrontation with China regarding disputes over trade, …
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13 April 2021 12:48 pm
Britain’s Economy Grew 0.4% MoM in February
Official data showed that Britain’s economy expanded 0.4% month over month in February. Economists had forecast a monthly growth of 0.6% in a Reuters poll.
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13 April 2021 12:47 pm
Glass And Retailers Lift The Nikkei After Positive Results
Japanese stocks rose on Tuesday, April 13th, led by gains in shares of glass products companies and retail stores, after recording strong results, but fears of an increase in local Coronavirus infections hit travel-related stocks. The Nikkei index rose 0.72% to 29751.61, settling above a major support level from the …
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