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September, 2020

• 9 September 2020 11:13 pm

  European Commission: Economic Sovereignty at Stake

  

  A recent report by the European Commission has warned that the European Union’s economic sovereignty is at stake due to the high dependence on imports, Bloomberg reported. “The EU is heavily dependent on non-EU countries for critical raw materials that are essential for staying at the forefront of global competition, …

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• 9 September 2020 10:58 pm

  IMF: COVID-19 Crisis Not Over Yet

  

  The coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis is far from over, a recent report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned on Wednesday, according to Reuters. “The recovery remains very fragile and uneven across regions and sectors. To ensure that the recovery continues, it is essential that support not be prematurely withdrawn.” “Globally …

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• 9 September 2020 10:45 pm

  Poll: No-Deal Brexit Growing More Likely

  

  A Reuters poll showed on Wednesday that the possibility of the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) failing to reach a new trade agreement by the end of 2020 is increasing with recent talks between the two sides reportedly stalling. There is a number of disagreements between the …

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• 9 September 2020 9:39 pm

  USD Retreats Despite Positive Data

  

  The rise in job openings in the United States did not provide the needed support for the US Dollar (USD) to maintain its rising trend on Wednesday. The Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the performance of the USD against a basket of six major international currencies, is down by 0.19% …

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• 9 September 2020 8:11 pm

  US Job Openings Rise in July

  

  Job openings in the United States increased by 617,000 to 6.6 million by the end of July, data by the US Department of Labor showed on Wednesday, Reuters reported. The Department of Labor monthly Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) showed that job opportunities remained below 7 million, its …

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• 9 September 2020 8:04 pm

  Bank of Canada: Economic Rebound Faster than Anticipated

  

  Today, the Bank of Canada maintained its main interest rates and decided to continue its quantitative easing (QE) program, with large-scale asset purchases of at least CAD 5 billion worth of government bonds every week. “Both the global and Canadian economies are evolving broadly in line with the scenario in …

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• 9 September 2020 7:04 pm

  Bank of Canada Maintains Interest Rates

  

  The Bank of Canada announced on Wednesday that it has decided to maintain its key interest rate unchanged at 0.25%.

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• 9 September 2020 6:00 pm

  Morgan Stanley: Brent Crude to Rise to $50/bbl in 2021 on Inflation And Weaker Dollar

  

  Morgan Stanley said in a note on Wednesday that he expects Brent crude prices to rise to $ 50 a barrel by the second half of 2021, supported by a weakening dollar and increasing inflation. “Unprecedented expansion of monetary aggregates has weakened the US dollar and put upward pressure on …

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• 9 September 2020 5:25 pm

  China to Support Consumption to Contribute to Recovery of Economy

  

  The Chinese government said it would support consumption to contribute to the recovery of the economy, adding, “Consumption has been relatively hit by the need this year and has become the weak link in the economic recovery.” Official data showed that retail sales in China fell 1.1% in July, compared …

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• 9 September 2020 4:29 pm

  India’s fuel demand declined 15.6% year-on-year in August

  

  Fuel demand in India fell 15.6% in August compared to the same month last year, as data released by the Petroleum Planning and Analysis at the Ministry of Oil showed that total fuel consumption, an indicator of oil demand, reached 14.39 million tons. Gasoline sales were 7.5% lower than a …

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• 9 September 2020 3:36 pm

  The Yen Rises on Concerns About Corona Vaccine and Technology Stocks

  

  The Japanese yen rose due to growing concerns in financial markets on Wednesday, September 9, and after US technology stocks saw a sell-off the previous day and as a coronavirus vaccine faces delays. The US dollar was supported by a decline in the stock market prompted investors to sell riskier …

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• 9 September 2020 3:25 pm

  Bank of Canada Rate Decision Preview

  

  The Bank of Canada is widely expected to keep the interest rate unchanged at 0.25% at its meeting on Wednesday, with Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem recently indicating that the bank will not raise rates Until 2023. The Canadian dollar hit 1.2994, its highest against the US dollar on …

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• 9 September 2020 2:54 pm

  Turkish Lira at a Record Low Below 7.49 Against US Dollar

  

  The Turkish lira fell to a record level below 7.49 against the dollar, under the influence of growing risk aversion, which increased selling pressure in the world. The lira recorded a low level at 7.4920, bringing its losses against the US currency since the beginning of this year to about …

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