Europe’s stocks markets declined on Tuesday, with investors anticipating Thursday’s meeting and rate decision by the European Central Bank (ECB). Today, the STOXX Europe 600 Index finished lower by 2.32 points or 0.49% at 472.87. The German DAX lost 89.03 points or 0.56%, its worst decline since August 19, closing …
Read More »Reading Between the Lines: Goolsbee Signals Inflation Fears Still Haunt the Fed Despite Strong US Jobs Data
Federal Reserve official Austan Goolsbee warned that inflation remains a serious concern even after …
Euro Holds Firm as Middle East Tensions Override Strong US Jobs Data
Global markets shifted back into a defensive tone as geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Horm…
NFP Explained: Labor Data Surprises to the Upside
US job growth came in much stronger than expected, showing that hiring momentum is still holding up …
Oil Climbs After Hormuz Showdown but Heads for 7% Weekly Loss as Peace Hopes Tug-of-War with War Fears
Key Takeaways Friday rebound: Brent crude rose 0.7% to $100.72 per barrel, while WTI added 0.4% to $…
Bitcoin Stumbles on Hormuz Clashes — But 6-Week Winning Streak Holds as Binance Faces Treasury Heat
Key Takeaways Bitcoin retreats: The world’s largest crypto fell 1.7% to $79,679.8 on the Hormu…
Dollar Slips as Hormuz Clashes Meet Peace Hopes: Markets on Edge Ahead of Pivotal U.S. Jobs Report
Key Takeaways Dollar softens: The U.S. Dollar Index slipped 0.1% in European trading at 08:49 GMT. N…
European Stocks Plunge as U.S.-Iran Hormuz Clashes Shatter Peace Hopes — IAG Slumps on Fuel Cost Warning
Key Takeaways Broad-based decline: The Stoxx 600 slipped 0.77%, Germany’s DAX dropped 0.90%, F…
Asian Stocks Tumble as U.S.-Iran Hormuz Clashes Shatter Peace Hopes — But Weekly Gains Hold
Key Takeaways Regional retreat: Asian markets fell broadly Friday, with Wall Street’s overnigh…
Gold Climbs Toward Weekly Win: Iran Peace Hopes and Hormuz Tensions Set Stage for Jobs Data Showdown
Key Takeaways Gold rises: Spot gold gained 0.8% to $4,723.52 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures clim…
Oil Surges Over 2% as U.S.-Iran Forces Trade Fire Near Hormuz: Trump Calls Skirmish “Just a Love Tap”
Key Takeaways Crude jumps: Brent oil futures rose 2.1% to $103.37 per barrel, while WTI climbed 2.2%…
Market Analysis
September, 2021
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7 September 2021 6:11 pm
U.S. Major Indices Open Modestly Lower after Labor Day
The US stock market opened modestly lower after the Labor Day holiday on Monday. US major indices opened modestly lower at the start of the North American session on Tuesday. The S&P 500 index was lower by 2.5 points at 4524, while Dow Jones was down by 26.5 points at …
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7 September 2021 5:25 pm
German ZEW Economic Sentiment Index Drops to 26.5 in September
Investor sentiment in Germany fell for the fourth consecutive month in September, a survey showed, as investors expected scarcity of raw materials to slow the recovery in Europe’s largest economy. German ZEW Economic Sentiment fell to 26.5 from 40.4 in August. A Reuters poll had forecast a decline to 30.0. …
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7 September 2021 4:30 pm
Bitcoin Down 4%, Ethereum Down 6%
Cryptocurrency sell-off widened Tuesday, September 7, while Bitcoin shed nearly 4% while its smaller rival, Ethereum, shed more than 6%. Bitcoin, the world’s largest and most popular cryptocurrency, fell 4% to $50,516, after rising to its highest level since mid-May above $52,000 earlier, in Asian trading. Ethereum fell more than …
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7 September 2021 3:40 pm
German Investor Sentiment Falls
A survey showed that investor sentiment in Germany fell for the fourth consecutive month in September, with investors expecting a scarcity of raw materials and a shortage of chips to slow the recovery in Europe’s largest economy. The ZEW Institute for Economic Research said its survey of investor sentiment fell …
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7 September 2021 2:43 pm
German Industrial Production Recovery Suggests Bottlenecks Are Easing
German industrial production rose more than expected in July after a three-month decline, data showed, in a sign that factories were overcoming supply bottlenecks that slowed the recovery of Europe’s largest economy. The Federal Statistics Office said industrial production, which includes the construction and energy sectors, increased 1% month-on-month, after …
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7 September 2021 1:30 pm
All Eyes on ECB With PEPP Tapering Expected in Q4
The European Central Bank’s Governing Council will meet this week to decide on the level of PEPP purchases; analysts expect a reduction after two-quarters of higher purchases. the amount will remain undetermined, but monthly purchases may be reduced to 60 billion euros from the current 80 billion euros. Statements made …
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7 September 2021 12:37 pm
Currencies Overview: The Dollar Finds Support as Traders Look Forward to The European Central Meeting
The dollar found support on Tuesday, September 7th, as investors awaited the European Central Bank meeting and US data to learn about policy expectations, while the Australian dollar rose briefly after the Reserve Bank of Australia stuck to its plans to reduce bond purchases. The US currency curbed the euro …
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7 September 2021 11:40 am
Bigger-Than-Expected Growth in Chinese Exports in August Boosts Economy
China’s exports grew faster than expected in August thanks to strong global demand, relieving some pressure on the world’s second-largest economy as it tries to overcome many problems on several fronts. The Asian giant made a strong recovery from the repercussions of the Coronavirus, but the economic momentum has weakened …
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7 September 2021 11:07 am
Gold Near Its Highest Level in More Than Two Months
Gold prices fell on Monday as the dollar rose, but renewed bets that the US Federal Reserve may slowly reduce its stimulus program to support the economy kept the precious metal near its highest level in two and a half months. And gold for immediate selling ended the trading session …
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7 September 2021 10:38 am
Nikkei Rises 0.76% at The Beginning of Trading in Tokyo
The Nikkei average rose in early trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Tuesday. The Nikkei rose 0.76 percent to 2,9883.92 points, while the broader Topix index rose 0.75 percent to 2056.45 points.
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7 September 2021 5:07 am
Brent Finishes Lower Amid Lower Prices and OPEC Move
Oil prices declined on Monday, with markets digesting the recent decision by the OPEC+ plus, following disruptions in North American due to Hurricane Ida and concerns over the pandemic. Brent Crude futures for November delivery closed down by 39 cents or 0.54% at $72.22 per barrel. This is the second …
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7 September 2021 5:01 am
GBP/USD Declines amid Thin Trade
The British Pound (GBP) fell on Monday against the U.S. Dollar by 0.14%, as the greenback strengthened across the board, amid thin trade with the Labor Day holiday in North America. The GBP/USD pair declined by 0.14% to 1.3838, snapping a three-session rising streak and logging its biggest drop since …
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