European stocks rose on Wednesday, February 24th, supported by better-than-expected growth for the German economy, but gains were limited by concerns about a possible increase in inflation and higher equity valuations. Official data showed that rising exports and strong construction activities helped the German economy grow at a stronger rate …
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Gold prices stabilized in Asian trade on Monday, following three consecutive days of declines, as op…
Bitcoin Rebounds Above $119,000 Amid U.S.-EU Trade Deal Optimism
Bitcoin prices edged higher on Monday, rebounding from two-week lows, buoyed by positive sentiment s…
Oil Prices Rise on Trade Deal Optimism and Future Demand Expectations
Oil prices inched higher on Monday after the U.S. and European Union (EU) reached a trade agreement …
Weekly Recap: Earnings, Trade Wins and Fed Talks Shape the Week
US President Donald Trump has announced that a trade deal has been struck between the US and the EU …
Will Cracks Emerge in US-Japan Trade Deal?
Discrepancies Over Investment and Profits:A seemingly triumphant announcement of a preliminary trade…
Gold Miner Shines: Earnings Soar as Precious Metal Prices Climb
Shares of a leading gold mining company surged on Friday, reaching their highest level in three year…
Political Firewalls Weaken: Are Powell’s Stance, Fed’s Independence Still Under Threat?
A significant shift is underway in the political landscape surrounding the Federal Reserve. While Pr…
Dow Jones Rebounds: Unexpected Durables Strength and Tariff Hopes Fuel Market Rally
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) demonstrated a notable recovery on Friday, clawing back rece…
Oil Under Pressure: Brent and WTI Drop as Supply Surges and Demand Outlook Clouds
Global oil markets are facing renewed pressure, with both West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent cr…
US Treasury Yields Climb As Countdown For Fed’s Policy Meeting Begins
As financial markets gear up for the central bank’s pivotal meeting next week, the US 10-Year …
Market Analysis
February, 2021
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24 February 2021 1:05 pm
The Turkish Lira is at Its Lowest Level in 3 Weeks
The Turkish lira reached its lowest level against the dollar in nearly three weeks on Wednesday, February 24th, to remain under pressure after the government defended the policies of the former finance minister. In light of the weakness, the central bank raised the compulsory reserve ratio for deposits in the …
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24 February 2021 12:39 pm
API: A Sudden Increase in Oil Inventories Last Week
Data from the American Petroleum Institute showed, Tuesday, that oil inventories in the United States increased unexpectedly last week as refiners cut back activity due to a wave of severe cold that hit the US Gulf Coast region. Crude inventories increased by one million barrels in the week ending February …
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24 February 2021 12:22 pm
Oil Prices Falling Due to a Sudden Increase in US Crude Inventories
Oil prices fell on Wednesday, February 24, after data for the sector showed a sudden increase in US crude inventories last week, as freezing weather in southern states limited the demand for refineries that were forced to close. The American Petroleum Institute said on Tuesday that crude inventories increased 1 …
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24 February 2021 3:30 am
BoC Scales Back Bond-Buying Program
The Bank of Canada (BoC) has decided on Tuesday to reduce the frequency of its Provincial Bond Purchase Program (PBPP) from two auctions per week to one. The move is consistent with the gradual reduction approach of programs that were introduced to help the Canadian economy cope with the impact …
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24 February 2021 3:09 am
Bitcoin Continues to Decline Amid Concerns
Bitcoin continued to decline on Tuesday, amid concerns that the digital currency has become overpriced following recent surges that were supported by increased institutional demand. In addition, recent remarks by billionaire Elon Musk suggested that the price of both Bitcoin and Ethereum does seem high increased selling pressure on the …
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24 February 2021 2:52 am
NYSE Rebounds Following Remarks by Fed Chair
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) closed mostly higher on Tuesday, showing a positive performance that was supported by economic data and remarks by the Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished marginally higher by 15.66 points, or 0.05%, at 31,537.35 points, after falling by 1.2% …
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24 February 2021 2:42 am
U.S. Treasury Yields Mixed Following Fed Chair Remarks
The United States Treasury yields showed a mixed performance on Tuesday, following the testimony of the Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to the Senate. Return on the 10-year Treasury bond declined by 0.7 basis point to 1.363%, giving up its earlier gains as it reached 1.39%. The 30-year bond yield …
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24 February 2021 2:36 am
Oil Finishes Tuesday Mostly Higher
Oil prices showed a mixed performance on Tuesday, as the market is anticipating the decision of the OPEC+ alliance regarding output policy next month. Brent continued to rise, reaching its highest level in 13 months, while the U.S. benchmark most active contracts gave up earlier gains and closed lower with …
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24 February 2021 2:13 am
Gold Finishes with Small Losses Following Powell’s Remarks
Gold prices declined on Tuesday, returning to the downward trend amid a rise in Treasury yields, and after remarks by the United States Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to Congress. The yellow metal was able to finish the session with recovery from some of its earlier losses, as Powell played …
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24 February 2021 2:05 am
DXY Remains Positive After Mixed Performance
The U.S. Dollar (USD) showed a mixed performance on Tuesday after data showed a rise in the housing price index and an improvement in consumer confidence. In addition, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told the Senate that economic recovery will take some time before achieving substantial progress towards policy goals …
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23 February 2021 10:00 pm
European Stocks Close in Red
European stocks declined on Tuesday, as markets continue to be affected by the rise in Treasury yields, amid a negative performance by tech stocks. The STOXX Europe 600 index fell by 0.52%, with the technology sector leading the losses and dropping by 1.8%. The German DAX index finished lower by …
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23 February 2021 9:00 pm
Powell: Economic Recovery Needs Some Time
Chairman of the United States Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, testified on Tuesday before the Senate, telling the Senate’s Banking Committee that the economy’s recovery is still uneven and far from complete. Powell vowed to maintain the current monetary policy until the inflation target is achieved and full employment is reached. …
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