The European Union asked Britain Thursday 10 September to urgently cancel a plan to breach the withdrawal agreement, but Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government refused and instead went ahead with a bill that could waste four years of Brexit talks. With the increasing likelihood that Britain’s departure from the European …
Read More »Market Drivers: US Session
The US Dollar Index (DXY) is testing the 108.00 support level, even with rising US Treasury yields a…
Powell’s Impact: Powell’s Caution Dips The Dollar As Rate Adjustments “on Hold”
The US Dollar Index (DXY) continued to trade with losses for the second consecutive session on Tuesd…
Powell’s Pause: Stocks Steady Amid Uncertainty
US stock markets have recently experienced a period of mixed performance, influenced by new tariffs …
EU Vows Retaliation Against Trump’s Metal Tariffs
The European Union (EU) has vowed to respond to the 25% tariffs announced by President Donald Trump …
Investors Still Tune In as Fed Chair Testifies Before US Lawmakers
Federal Reserve Chair testified before the US Senate on Tuesday, saying, “There is no need to …
First Remarks By Fed Chair Before Lawmakers As Investors Lend All Ears
The US Federal Reserveis not in a rush to cut its short-term interest rate again due to an “st…
Explainer: Global Markets Focus On Key Clues As Powell Faces US Lawmakers In Washington
The US Federal Reserveis not in a rush to cut its short-term interest rate again due to an “st…
EUR/USD Waits on J. Powell, Tariffs
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Coca-Cola Surpasses Earnings Expectations as Higher-Priced Beverages Drive Sales
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Powell to Testify as Fed Navigates Economic Uncertainty Under Trump Policies
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Market Analysis
September, 2020
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11 September 2020 4:52 pm
Britain’s Economy Grew 6.6% in July Amid Continuing Gradual Recovery
The UK economy grew 6.6% in July on a monthly basis in an effort to recover from the sharp downturn caused by the general lockdown caused by the Corona pandemic, according to data from the British National Statistics Office. The expected growth (gross domestic product) for July was largely in …
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11 September 2020 4:17 pm
Gold Closes Higher as USD Declines
Gold prices declined as the US dollar rebounded, but the precious metal is on its way to achieving a weekly gain, supported by fears about the global economy recovering from a decline caused by the Corona virus. Before the Tokyo Stock Exchange closed, gold in spot transactions fell 0.8% to …
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11 September 2020 3:53 pm
China’s Foreign Ministry: China to Take Reciprocal Measures in Response to US Actions
China’s foreign ministry said on Friday that it has adopted reciprocal restrictions on staff from the US embassy and consulates in the mainland and Hong Kong. “China’s actions are just, a necessary response to the US wrongdoings,” the ministry added. China urges the US to withdraw restrictions on China’s embassy …
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11 September 2020 3:48 pm
Oil Continues to Decline Amid Rising Inventories and Weak Demand
Oil prices fell for a second day, as a sudden increase in US crude stocks negatively affected the sentiment, which is already suffering in light of the erosion of fuel demand with the continuing Corona pandemic. Brent crude fell 15 cents, or 0.4%, to $ 39.91 a barrel ahead of …
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11 September 2020 3:21 pm
European shares are stable amid mounting Brexit tension
European stocks stabilized after opening slightly lower, a day after the European Central Bank adopted a less monetary easing tone than expected regarding stimulus, while the growing possibility of a Brexit without an agreement weakened risk appetite. The pan-European STOXX 600 index settled and is heading towards closing the week …
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11 September 2020 2:17 pm
Euro Rallies as ECB Policymakers Calm Concerns
The euro rose slightly as traders indicated the calm approach of policymakers in the European Central Bank regarding the recent rise of the euro, while the Norwegian krone rose on official expectations that the current economic contraction will be less than expected. After a press conference on Thursday in which …
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11 September 2020 12:09 pm
Nikkei Index Profit as Coronavirus Fears Recede in Tokyo
Japanese stocks rose to the highest level in a week, following the rise in US futures, after the capital, Tokyo, reduced the level of the Coronavirus warning by one degree from its highest levels, as infections continued to decline. The benchmark Nikkei index rose 0.74% to 23,406.49 points. For the …
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11 September 2020 11:23 am
Britain’s Economy Grew 6.6% in July Amid Continuing Gradual Recovery
The UK economy grew 6.6% in July on a monthly basis in an effort to recover from the sharp downturn caused by the general lockdown caused by the Corona pandemic, according to data from the British National Statistics Office. The expected growth (gross domestic product) for July was largely in …
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11 September 2020 11:21 am
US CPI to rise to 1.4% YoY in August
Analysts at Scotiabank offer a sneak peek at what to expect from Friday’s US Consumer Price Index (CPI) release. Key quotes “Headline inflation is forecast to rise from 1% YoY in July to 1.4% principally due to forecast month-ago gains in core CPI combined with a mild assist from gasoline …
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11 September 2020 12:54 am
US Treasury Yields Decline Amid Rising Demand
US Treasury yields decreased on Thursday amid increased investors’ interest and fluctuations performance by the US Dollar (USD). The benchmark 10-year Treasury note yields declined by 1.9 basis points to 0.684%. Return on the 30-year bond yield fell by 2.2 basis points to 1.435%. Yields remained nearly unchanged on the …
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11 September 2020 12:44 am
Wall Street Fails to Maintain Rebound
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) closed lower on Thursday as tech stocks failed to maintain its earlier rebound. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by about 406 points, or 1.5%, to close at 27,534.58 points, after rising earlier by around 230 points. The S&P 500 plunged by around 60 …
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11 September 2020 12:16 am
DXY Reverses Earlier Losses
The US Dollar (USD) recovered from its earlier losses on Thursday, which were mostly on the back of pressures by the rising Euro after the European Central Bank maintained interest rates. The Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the performance of the USD against a basket of six major international currencies, …
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