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U.S. Stock Futures Steady as Investors Eye Fed Rate Decision
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Dollar Edges Higher as Traders Brace for Fed Decision
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European Stocks Edge Higher as Investors Await Central Bank Decisions
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Market Analysis
January, 2021
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26 January 2021 12:11 am
Takeaways from ECB’s Lagarde Comments
The President of the European Central Bank (ECB), Christine Lagarde, expressed a positive sentiment towards this year being one of economic recovery from the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. Lagarde’s remarks came during a panel discussion during the Davos Agenda summit on Monday, CNBC reported. “Our hope is that still …
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25 January 2021 11:40 pm
Gold Down for Third Session in Row
Gold prices declined on Monday, as the U.S. Dollar (USD) showed some rebound signs and rose across the board. This is the third consecutive decline for the yellow metal futures. Gold futures for February delivery lost $1, or 0.1%, to close at the level of $1,855.20 per ounce. Last week, …
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25 January 2021 9:56 pm
USD Rises Amid Reduced Risk Appetite
The U.S. Dollar (USD) has switched its losses earlier in the first session of the week to show a mostly positive performance on Monday. In the absence of major economic data in the United States, the market continues to be dominated by concerns about the Coronavirus pandemic, which is curbing …
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25 January 2021 8:51 pm
European Stocks Finish Sharply Lower
European stocks closed lower on Monday, opening the week with a negative performance as it erased all of its gains earlier in today’s session, with travel and leisure stocks leading the decline amid renewed concerns about the Coronavirus pandemic. The pan-European STOXX 600 index finished lower by 0.9%, after rising …
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25 January 2021 7:39 pm
Dallas Fed Manufacturing Business Index Falls Sharply in January
The manufacturing activity in the State of Texas continued to expand during January for the eighth consecutive month, data released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas on Monday showed. The Dallas Fed Manufacturing Business Index recorded 4.6 in January, falling sharply from its level in December at 26.8, which …
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25 January 2021 7:37 pm
Wall Street Benchmark Indices Open Week Mixed
The main indices of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) are showing a mixed performance at the beginning of the week’s trade, with Wall Street opening Monday with anticipation for a number of major financial disclosures in the week ahead. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost about 190 points, or …
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25 January 2021 5:58 pm
German Economy Ministry: The Economy May Return to The Level Before The Corona in Mid-2022
A draft document by the German Economy Ministry and seen by Reuters stated that the German economy, the largest in Europe, is likely to reach pre-coronavirus levels in mid-2022. In its draft annual economic report, the ministry said that the state of the global economy, untapped production capabilities, and early …
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25 January 2021 5:50 pm
Barclays Raises Its 2021 Oil Price Forecast
Barclays Bank raised its forecast for oil prices in 2021, driven by “temporary factors” such as improved demand for fuel in winter due to cold weather, especially in Asia, and a weak dollar. The bank maintained its optimistic forecast of oil prices in the second half of the year, but …
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25 January 2021 5:42 pm
The Chinese Economy Attracts The Largest Inflows of $ 163 Billion in 2020
China received the largest foreign direct investment in 2020 as the Coronavirus spread around the world throughout the year, while the Chinese economy attracted $ 163 billion in inflows. The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said in a report that Chinese flows of $163 billion last year …
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25 January 2021 4:24 pm
German Economy Ministry: The Economy May Return to The Level Before The Corona in Mid-2022
A draft document by the German Economy Ministry and seen by Reuters stated that the German economy, the largest in Europe, is likely to reach pre-coronavirus levels in mid-2022. In its draft annual economic report, the ministry said that the state of the global economy, untapped production capabilities, and early …
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25 January 2021 4:24 pm
UK PM: Will Look at Potential to Relax Some Measures Before February 15
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday that they will look at the potential to relax some of the coronavirus-related restriction measures, as reported by Reuters. “Noone would want to lift restrictions when the infection rate is so high.”“We don’t want a surge in infections.”“We will be responsible and …
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25 January 2021 3:44 pm
Gold Rises as US Dollar Weakens And Focus on Biden’s Stimulus Plan
Gold prices rose in light of the continuing pressures on the dollar, as investors follow the massive stimulus package announced by US President Joe Biden’s administration. Spot gold rose 0.2% to $ 1855.40 an ounce during the session. And US gold futures fell 0.1% at about $ 1855. The US …
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