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Market Analysis
October, 2020
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19 October 2020 4:15 pm
OPEC+ Facing Expectations of Weak Oil Demand
Sources in OPEC+ told Reuters that the group of oil-producing countries will meet on Monday to discuss expectations of weak demand in light of the high cases of Coronavirus and the increase in Libya’s production, but it is unlikely to recommend immediate action. A joint ministerial monitoring committee, including the …
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19 October 2020 3:18 pm
Oil Drops After Chinese Data; All eyes on OPEC+
Oil prices fell today, Monday, after the growth of the Chinese economy in the third quarter of the year was weaker than expected, highlighting concerns about the impact of the growing Coronavirus infections around the world on demand for the largest importer of crude in the world. The world’s second-largest …
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19 October 2020 2:35 pm
European Stocks Are Rising Supported by Strong Results
European stocks rose in early trade on Monday, supported by strong results from Dutch Phillips and Swiss wealth manager Julius Baer, overshadowing concerns about new restrictions imposed to combat the Coronavirus across the continent. The pan-European STOXX 600 index was up 0.8%, resuming its rise after suffering limited weekly losses. …
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19 October 2020 1:50 pm
Gold Rising on Fears of Coronavirus And Hopes of US Stimulus
Gold prices rose on Monday, supported by concerns about the worsening Covid-19 pandemic, while the precious metal prices were also boosted by hopes for a new US stimulus package ahead of the presidential elections in November. The spot price of gold was up 0.6% to $ 1909.90 an ounce, while …
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19 October 2020 1:47 pm
Japanese Exports Fell More Than Expected by 4.9% in September
Japanese exports fell 4.9% in September year on year, more than expected. Imports decreased by 17.2%, better than expectations for a decline of 21.4%. As a result, the trade surplus decreased to 675.0 billion yen. It is reported that Japanese exports to China increased by 14.0%, the largest increase since …
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19 October 2020 1:37 pm
The Chinese Economy Grew 4.9% in Q3, But Below Expectations
China’s economic recovery accelerated in the third quarter of the year as consumers abandoned caution about the Coronavirus, but the main below-expected growth rate foretells continued risks to one of the few drivers of global demand. Official data revealed on Monday that gross domestic product (GDP) grew 4.9% from July …
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19 October 2020 12:34 pm
Japan Shares Closed Higher Thanks to Renewed Hopes For US Stimulus
Japanese shares closed higher on Monday, following US futures gains in Asian trade, thanks to hopes of reaching an agreement on a US program to mitigate the economic damage from the Corona virus before the presidential elections. The benchmark Nikkei index rose 1.11% at the close to 23,671.13 points, while …
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17 October 2020 12:45 am
Wall Street Finishes Week With Marginal Gains
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) finished the week with marginal gains, supported by an improvement in investors’ sentiment after data showed an increase in retail sales in the United States. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 112.11 points, or 0.39%, to close at 28,606.31, rising by about 0.1% for …
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17 October 2020 12:40 am
Oil Prices Limit Weekly Gains
Oil prices declined on Friday, amid concerns about the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the global demand for energy. However, losses were marginal due to support from the commitment expressed by the OPEC+ alliance to output curbs. Brent crude futures for December delivery plunged by …
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17 October 2020 12:30 am
US Treasury Yields Rises
The United States Treasury yields increased on Friday after data showed an increase in retail sales, improving the outlook for economic recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Return on the 10-year Treasury bonds increased by 0.7 basis point to 0.741%. The yield on 30-year bonds rose by 1.6 …
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16 October 2020 10:57 pm
US Consumer Sentiment Rises in October
The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index rose to 81.2 in October, up from 80.4 in September, data showed on Friday. The Expectations Index reached 78.8, up from 75.6 last month.
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16 October 2020 10:32 pm
Gold Records Weekly Losses After Two Rises
Gold prices declined on Friday, extending their weekly losses, which are the first in three weeks. The yellow metal’s decline came mostly due to the rise in the US Dollar (USD). Gold futures for December delivery closed today lower by $2.50, or 0.1%, and settled at $1,906.40 per ounce. For …
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