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May, 2021

• 24 May 2021 6:45 pm

  U.S. Business Borrowing Rises 19% in April

  

  Borrowing for capital investments by companies in the United States amounted to $9.8 billion in April, increasing by 19% on an annual basis, according to data by the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) released on Tuesday. The surge in borrowing by U.S. companies came amid the recovery from the …

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• 24 May 2021 5:38 pm

  Dollar Stuck Near 3-Month Low, And Bitcoin Facing Difficulties

  

  The dollar settled near its lowest level in three months against a basket of major currencies on Monday, with riskier currencies continuing to benefit from bets on a strong recovery in the global economy. The dollar index hovered around the 90 level, down 0.2% and close to its three-month low …

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• 24 May 2021 5:09 pm

  US: Chicago Fed National Activity Index Drops to 0.24 in April

  

  The data published by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago showed on Monday that the National Activity Index (CFNAI) declined to 0.24 in April from 1.71 in March.

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• 24 May 2021 4:27 pm

  Gold Stabilizing Near a Multi-Month High

  

  Gold stabilized today, Monday, consolidating near the peak of four and a half months, supported by the decline of the dollar and a wave of selling of cryptocurrencies, while investors await the release of important economic data this week. The spot price of gold was little changed at $1881.40 an …

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• 24 May 2021 3:11 pm

  After a Sharp Sell-off, Bitcoin is Fighting Back

  

  Cryptocurrencies resisted today, Monday, and were able to offset some of the losses they suffered after a wave of selling at the weekend sparked by more indications that China is taking further scaling measures for the emerging sector. Bitcoin rose to $ 37,391, after falling 7.5% in the previous session. …

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• 24 May 2021 2:35 pm

  Goldman Sachs Expects Oil to Reach $ 80 a Barrel

  

  Goldman Sachs signed that oil prices rise to $80 a barrel in the fourth quarter of this year, explaining that the market has not improved the estimate of recovery in demand, even despite the possible resumption of Iranian crude supplies. “The case for higher oil prices, therefore, remains intact given …

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• 24 May 2021 1:52 pm

  Bitcoin Down About 50% From Its Highest Level in 2021

  

  Bitcoin fell 13% on Sunday, May 23, after the world’s largest and most popular cryptocurrency was subjected to further selling which led to a 50% drop from its highest level in a year. Bitcoin fell to levels of $32,601 during trading, and Ethereum, which is linked to the Ethereum blockchain, …

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• 24 May 2021 1:25 pm

  Oil Prices Are Offsetting Some of Their Losses Due to a Potential Obstacle to the Iran Talks

  

  Oil prices today recovered some of last week’s losses, as a potential obstacle to reviving the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran loomed over the horizon, which could add more oil supplies, while indirect talks between Washington and Tehran are due to resume this week. Brent crude futures for March delivery …

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• 24 May 2021 12:41 pm

  European Shares Hovering Near All-Time Highs

  

  European stocks hovered near all-time highs on Monday, as investors counted on the ongoing economic recovery and positive corporate business results to keep market momentum going. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.02% to 444.50 points, not far from its highest level ever at 446.19 points. Cineworld Group shares rose …

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• 24 May 2021 12:20 pm

  Japanese Stocks Closed Higher on Hopes For Global Economic Growth

  

  Japanese stocks closed higher on Monday, driven by a boost from stocks sensitive to global economic growth, as investors were optimistic about positive data on US factory activities that helped the Dow index to close, adding to an increase in the previous session. The benchmark Nikkei index advanced 0.17% to …

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• 24 May 2021 3:10 am

  Weekly Recap: 17-21 May

  

  The third week of May was highlighted by the release of last month’s Federal Reserve meeting minutes, which surprised the markets by showing that some members of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) believe that if the economic recovery in the United States continues to gather pace, it might be …

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• 22 May 2021 2:57 am

  EUR/USD Limits its Weekly Gains as the Dollar Recovers

  

  The Euro (EUR) declined by 0.38% against the U.S. Dollar (USD) on Friday, as the greenback rebounded from recent losses. For the week, the EUR/USD pair recorded a 0.33% rise. Business activity in the Eurozone expanded during May, growing by the best pace in more than three years, official data …

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• 22 May 2021 2:04 am

  Wall Street Closes Week Mixed Following Fluctuations

  

  The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) finished Friday on a mixed note, as positive economic data reflected positively amid an improved risk sentiment amid Wall Street investors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 123.69 points, or 0.36%, to close at 34,207.84 points. The S&P 500 lost 3.26 points, or …

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