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Natural gas inventories in the United States increased by 36 billion cubic feet for the week ending July 23, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported on Thursday. The increase came below market expectations of a 40 bcf rise. Total natural gas stockpiles reached 2.714 trillion cubic feet, down by …
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6 April, 2026 8:41 pm
Pound Rises as Dollar Loses Its Edge: Markets Lean on Fragile Peace Hopes
The British pound is pushing higher against the US dollar, riding a wave of cautious optimism in glo…
6 April, 2026 7:36 pm
Euro Climbs as Dollar Loses Its Shield: Markets Bet on Calm—But Not for Long
The euro is regaining ground against the US dollar as global markets begin to shift away from fear-d…
6 April, 2026 6:06 pm
Dollar Slips as Ceasefire Hopes Temper Safe-Haven Demand
The U.S. dollar edged lower on Monday as investors assessed renewed diplomatic efforts to secure a t…
6 April, 2026 5:02 pm
Iran Resists Hormuz Reopening as Ceasefire Talks Face Major Hurdles
Efforts to broker a ceasefire between the United States and Iran are facing mounting challenges, as …
6 April, 2026 3:59 pm
Global Markets Quiet as Holiday Trading Meets Iran Ceasefire Hopes and Oil Volatility
Global markets started the week on a subdued note, with major European exchanges closed for a holida…
6 April, 2026 3:04 pm
OPEC+ Output Hike Seen as Symbolic Amid Massive Middle East Supply Disruptions
The OPEC+ decision to raise production quotas by 206,000 barrels per day for May 2026 is being viewe…
6 April, 2026 1:09 pm
Bitcoin Surges Above $69K as Ceasefire Hopes Boost Risk Appetite
Bitcoin rallied on Monday, breaking above the $69,000 level as improving geopolitical sentiment lift…
6 April, 2026 12:21 pm
Gold Steadies as Ceasefire Hopes Offset Trump Ultimatum and Inflation Pressures
Gold prices held largely steady on Monday, recovering from early losses as markets balanced renewed …
6 April, 2026 11:21 am
Ceasefire Framework Emerges for Iran Conflict, Raising Hopes for Hormuz Reopening
A potential diplomatic breakthrough may be taking shape in the Middle East, as Iran and the United S…
6 April, 2026 10:30 am
Oil Extends Rally as Trump Deadline on Hormuz Raises Stakes for Global Supply
Oil prices climbed in Asian trading on Monday, building on strong gains from the previous session as…
Market Analysis
July, 2021
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29 July 2021 7:37 pm
U.S. Pending Home Sales Drop in June
U.S. pending home sales declined in June by 1.9%, according to data by the National Association for Realtors released on Thursday. The decline came against market expectations of an increase amid a tight supply in the housing market. Meanwhile, May’s reading was revised upwards to show an increase of 8.3% …
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29 July 2021 6:02 pm
Currencies Overview: The US Dollar Falls to a Month Low, The Pound at a Month High
The dollar fell to a one-month low on Thursday after the Federal Reserve reassured that a rate hike was still a long way off, giving a major boost to most other currencies from the Australian dollar to the Chinese yuan. China’s efforts to calm stock market jitters precipitated by its …
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29 July 2021 5:30 pm
U.S: Weekly Initial Jobless Claims Decline to 400K
There were 400,000 initial claims for unemployment benefits in the US during the week ending July 24, the data published by the US Department of Labor (DOL) revealed on Thursday. This reading followed the previous print of 424,000 (revised from 419,000) and came in worse than the market expectation of …
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29 July 2021 5:06 pm
US Economy Grows by 6.5% in Q2
The United States’ Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded at an annual rate of 6.5% in the second quarter of 2021, the US Bureau of Economic Analysis’s first estimate showed on Thursday.
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29 July 2021 4:16 pm
Germany: Annual HICP Rises to 3.1% in June
Inflation in Germany, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), jumped to 0.9% (preliminary) on a monthly basis in June from 0.4% in May. On a yearly basis, the CPI rose to 3.8% from 2.2%. Both of these readings came in higher than market expectations.
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29 July 2021 3:37 pm
Eurozone Sentiment Hits Record High in July
Estimates from the European Commission showed Thursday, July 29 that economic sentiment in the Eurozone hit a record high in July, but waning consumer optimism and a slowdown in the rate of increase may indicate that the peak is fast approaching. The Commission said in its monthly survey that sentiment …
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29 July 2021 2:34 pm
Oil Rises on Lower Inventories
Oil prices rose Thursday, July 29, as crude inventories in the United States, the world’s largest oil consumer, fell to their lowest levels since January 2020, and Brent crude returned to above $75 a barrel. Brent crude futures were up 37 cents, or 0.5%, to $75.11 a barrel, and US …
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29 July 2021 1:38 pm
European Shares Peak Thanks to Earnings From Airbus
European shares hit record highs Thursday, July 29 as strong earnings from big commodity companies, Airbus and others boosted markets positivity, while concerns over moves by regulators in China dispelled. The Stoxx600 index of European shares rose 0.3% to an all-time high of 463 points in early trading. The shares …
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29 July 2021 1:22 pm
Japan Shares Close Higher Thanks to Positive Corporate Earnings
Japanese shares closed higher on Thursday, as Nissan Motor and some semiconductor companies reported surprisingly strong profits, while investors were relieved after the US Federal Reserve indicated it was in no hurry to cut monetary easing. The Nikkei rose 0.73% to 27,782.42 points, while the broader TOPIX index closed up …
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29 July 2021 12:27 pm
Pfizer Expects Coronavirus Vaccine Sales to Exceed $33.5 Billion This Year
US drugmaker Pfizer raised its forecast for sales of its 2021 vaccine against COVID-19 by 29% to $33.5 billion. The company said it believed people would need a third dose of the vaccine it developed with its German partner BioNTech to maintain a high degree of protection against the virus. …
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29 July 2021 11:44 am
Ford Raises its Forecast For 2021 After Posting Surprising Profits in The Second Quarter
Ford Motor Company raised its earnings forecast for this year after it announced a windfall profit, saying it was selling more expensive cars. Its revenue slightly missed expectations due to an ongoing global shortage of semiconductor chips. Earnings per share were 13 cents, versus expectations of a loss of 3 …
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29 July 2021 11:20 am
Russia’s Novatek’s Second-Quarter Profit More Than Doubles
Novatek, Russia’s largest liquefied natural gas producer, said Wednesday, July 28, that its net profit more than doubled to 99.3 billion rubles ($1.35 billion), citing a recovery in oil and gas prices and production volumes. Revenue jumped 83.7% to 264.5 billion rubles.
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