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July, 2021

• 16 July 2021 10:42 pm

  U.S. Rigs Increase for Third Straight Week

  

  The number of active oil and natural gas rigs in the United States increased for the third consecutive week, for the first time since May, despite the recent drop in crude prices, data by Baker Hughes showed on Friday. The total rig count rose by five to 484 in the …

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• 16 July 2021 9:36 pm

  European Stocks Finish the Week in Losses

  

  Europe’s stocks closed lower on Friday, nearly doubling their weekly losses amid concerns about the resurgence of the coronavirus pandemic with the spread of the Delta Variant. STOXX Europe 600 lost 1.46 points or 0.32% to close at 454.74, registering its third consecutive daily decline, down for the week by …

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• 16 July 2021 8:45 pm

  U.S. Business Inventories Rise in May

  

  Business inventories in the United States increased by 0.5% in May, according to official data. The increase came above the expected 0.1%, with businesses aiming to cope with the rising demand as the economy reopens and shows more signs of recovery from the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). Moreover, the ratio of …

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• 16 July 2021 7:45 pm

  Canada’s Wholesale Sales Rise in May to New Record

  

  Wholesale sales in Canada increased in May for the third consecutive month, setting a new record, according to data by Statistics Canada. The wholesale sales rose 0.5% in May to reach $72.2 billion, supported by the growing sales of food and machinery. Food sales leveled up 3.3% to $11.4 billion, …

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• 16 July 2021 5:44 pm

  The US Dollar Approaching Monthly Peaks Supported by Powell’s Comments

  

  The dollar, when tracked by the US dollar index DXY, expands optimism in the second half of the week and approaches monthly tops around 92.80, and the index advances for the second consecutive session and trades near the monthly peak located in the 92.80 / 85 range, always on the …

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• 16 July 2021 4:43 pm

  US: Retail Sales Increase by 0.6% in June

  

  Retail Sales in the US rose by 0.6% to $621.3 billion in June following May’s contraction of 1.7% (revised from -1.3%), the data published by the US Census Bureau revealed on Friday. This reading came in better than the market expectation for a decline of 0.4%.

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• 16 July 2021 3:48 pm

  More Than 100 Deaths and Thousands of Homes Cut off in Floods in Germany

  

  The number of people killed in floods in western Germany jumped to 103, from 93, bringing the total number of flood victims in western Europe to at least 117, the authorities said on Friday, while Germany’s largest electricity distribution company (SE:5110) said that 114 were out of power. A house …

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• 16 July 2021 3:07 pm

  Oil Rising But Heading For The Largest Weekly loss in Months

  

  Oil prices rose on Friday but were still heading for their biggest weekly decline since at least May, as expectations of increased supplies spooked investors. Brent crude rose 37 cents, or 0.5%, to $73.84 a barrel, and is set to lose 2.3% this week, the biggest weekly decline since May. …

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• 16 July 2021 2:46 pm

  Eurozone Inflation Easing Confirmed

  

  Official data on Friday confirmed a slowdown in eurozone inflation in June after a steady acceleration in the first months of 2021, while the bloc’s trade surplus narrowed in May due to a decline in exports. The European Union statistics office Eurostat said consumer prices in the 19-nation currency bloc …

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• 16 July 2021 2:03 pm

  Turkish Lira at a Month High as Interest Rate Cut Fears Recede

  

  The Turkish lira rose to its highest level in a month on Friday, buoyed by fading fears of an imminent interest rate cut as well as increasing optimism over emerging market currencies. The lira rose 0.6% to 8.5 per dollar, extending its recovery from a record low of 8.88 in …

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• 16 July 2021 1:20 pm

  Gold Heading For The Fourth Weekly Gain, With Fed Sticking to Easing Tone

  

  Gold prices fell on Friday, July 16, but remained on track to achieve gains for the fourth consecutive week, supported by the confirmation of the US Federal Reserve Chairman to stick to the accommodative monetary policy of the economic recovery. And the price of gold in spot transactions fell 0.3% …

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• 16 July 2021 12:37 pm

  The Recovery of The Travel Sector Lifts European Stock Indices

  

  European shares rose on Friday, July 16, after travel stocks rebounded, following sharp losses earlier in the week, while a slew of positive business results overshadowed concerns about the rising delta strain cases on the continent. The European STOXX 600 index rose 0.3%, making it destined to end the week …

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• 16 July 2021 12:01 pm

  Oil Heads For Biggest Weekly Loss Since May

  

  Oil prices fell Friday, July 16, heading for their biggest weekly drop since at least May. Expectations of an increase in supply raised investor concerns, as OPEC is likely to raise production in line with a possible recovery in demand as more countries recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. The price …

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