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The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has set the yuan reference rate at 6.5320 versus Monday’s fix at 6.5362.
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10 January, 2025 12:58 pm
European Markets Edge Lower as Investors Await U.S. Jobs Data
European stock markets traded slightly lower on Friday as investors exercised caution ahead of the r…
10 January, 2025 11:10 am
Oil Prices Climb as Winter Weather and Supply Concerns Drive Demand
Oil prices rose in early Asian trade on Friday, continuing their upward trajectory for a third conse…
10 January, 2025 10:42 am
Gold Prices Inch Higher Amid Rate and Trade Jitters, Copper Boosted by China Stimulus Hopes
Gold Market Highlights Gold Extends Weekly Gains Amid Uncertainty Spot gold rose 0.1% to $2,672.12 p…
10 January, 2025 3:20 am
What Can Markets Expect from December’s US Employment Data?
US employment data significantly influences market price movements. By examining preliminary employm…
9 January, 2025 9:59 pm
Loonie Declines Despite US Market Pause
The Canadian Dollar continued its downward spiral on Thursday, losing another 0.1% against the US Do…
9 January, 2025 8:45 pm
BoE’s Breeden: Some evidence of activity weakening, but we expect it to pick up again
Bank of England (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) member and Deputy Governor for Financial Stabi…
9 January, 2025 7:50 pm
Fed’s Harker Signals Continued Rate Cuts, But Urges Caution
Philadelphia Federal Reserve President Patrick Harker reiterated his belief that the U.S. central ba…
9 January, 2025 7:20 pm
Gold Prices Extend Rally Amid Rising Inflation Concerns
Gold prices extended their rally for a third consecutive day, surpassing $2,675, as investor concern…
9 January, 2025 5:21 pm
Oil Prices Edge Higher Amid Firm Winter Demand Expectations and Supply Concerns
Oil prices rose slightly on Thursday, with Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) gaining 0.5…
Market Analysis
December, 2020
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8 December 2020 3:54 am
UK and EU Pushing for Post-Brexit Trade Deal
The British government and the European Union (EU) are holding what could be the latest round of talks to reach a trade agreement for the post-Brexit stage. Significant differences reportedly still remain, CNBC reported citing sources in the United Kingdom (UK). Disagreements are mainly within three issues, namely: fisheries, competition …
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8 December 2020 1:44 am
G7 Finance Ministers Call for Regulating Cryptocurrencies
The G7 Group is calling for regulating digital currencies, according to a statement by the U.S. Department of the Treasury on Monday, Reuters reported. This comes following a virtual meeting that gathered finance ministers and central bank governors from the group. The German Ministry of Finance issued another statement after …
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8 December 2020 1:07 am
Oil Finishes Lower Amid COVID-19 Fears
Oil prices closed lower on Monday, beginning the week with a negative performance, amid concerns about the rising number of Coronavirus cases in many countries. Lockdowns and the fear of more preventive measures are prompting concerns about the recovery of the demand for energy worldwide. Brent crude futures for February …
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8 December 2020 12:03 am
GBP/USD Recovers Some of its Earlier Losses
The British Pound (GBP) is showing a negative performance on Monday, however, it was able to cut its losses in half showing some recovery signs amid anticipation for what could be the latest round of trade talks between the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) about the post-Brexit …
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7 December 2020 11:15 pm
Gold Closes Higher as USD Declines
Gold prices rose on Monday, opening the week with a positive performance as the US Dollar (USD) declined near its lowest level since 2018. The rise of the yellow metal also comes amid renewed hopes for a new government stimulus package in the United States. Gold futures for February delivery …
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7 December 2020 9:33 pm
European Stocks Close Lower Awaiting Brexit Talks
European stocks opened the week with a negative performance, amid anticipation for the outcome of the Brexit trade talks. The STOXX Europe 600 index finished lower by 0.3%. Meanwhile, the UK’s FTSE100 rose marginally by 0.08%. The French index CAC40 leveled down by 0.64%, while the German index closed lower …
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7 December 2020 7:15 pm
Nasdaq Hits New All-Time High
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) opened the week on a mixed note, as the Nasdaq Composite index continued its positive performance and hit a new record high during Monday early trading. This comes amid renewed hopes for a new government stimulus package, as well as positive news about Coronavirus …
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7 December 2020 6:23 pm
US Dollar Near Its Lowest Level Since 2018
The US dollar index settled near its lowest level in two and a half years during trading on Monday after weak US jobs data. while the British pound fell as Britain and the European Union made a final attempt to reach a trade deal. In the US, jobs data on …
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7 December 2020 5:48 pm
UK PM Johnson’s spokesman: There Will be No Negotiations in 2021
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s spokesman told reporters on Monday that the UK is prepared to negotiate for as long as there is time and if they think a deal is possible, as reported by Reuters. “We will not extend the transition period, there will be no negotiations in 2021.” …
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7 December 2020 4:41 pm
EU’s Barnier: Negotiations to Continue Until Wednesday But no Further
The European Union’s chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, has told the members of European Parliament that negotiations on a post-Brexit deal could continue until Wednesday but no further, RTE Europe Editor Tonny Connelly said on Monday.
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7 December 2020 3:43 pm
Hopes For a Vaccine Raise Investor Sentiment
A survey reported that investor sentiment in the Eurozone rose more than expected in December, reaching its highest level since February, supporting expectations for an economic recovery thanks to the near availability of vaccines. Sentex Eurozone index rose to -2.7 from -10.0 in November. A Reuters poll had forecast a …
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7 December 2020 2:53 pm
UK: The Largest Annual Increase in UK Home Prices Since 2016
The monthly figures from Halifax Mortgage Lender showed UK home prices last month recorded their biggest annual increase since June 2016. Halifax said house prices increased 1.2% in November, and have risen 6.5% over the last five months, the largest increase since 2004.
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