Japanese shares closed higher on Thursday, as the broad Topix index hit its highest level in more than six weeks as the country’s vaccination campaign increased activity, raising hopes that the economy will recover from pandemic-related restrictions. The Nikkei index rose 0.39% to 29,058.11 points, while the broader Topix index …
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Market Analysis
June, 2021
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3 June 2021 4:04 am
What to Expect from Friday’s U.S. Employment Data?
Markets await the release of a bundle of jobs and employment reports in the United States, which are set to show more indicators about the progress of economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. May’s employment data will come following April’s disappointing nonfarm payrolls reading. A recent reading of the ISM …
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3 June 2021 1:51 am
Dogecoin Surges as Coinbase Debuts its Units
Dogecoin surged on Wednesday after media reports indicated that Coinbase will allow, through its own platform, trading the meme-based cryptocurrency units. Coinbase reportedly announced yesterday that accepting inbound transfers of Dogecoin Coinbase Pro, according to Reuters. Dogecoin surged by more than 30% to exceed $0.41. The world’s sixth largest cryptocurrency, in …
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3 June 2021 1:35 am
Wall Street Closes Higher Following Release of Fed’s Beige Book
The main indices of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) finished higher on Wednesday, supported by positive expectations for economic recovery that led to an improved risk appetite and sentiment among Wall Street investors. Earlier today, the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Beige Book report showed that the economy expanded better than …
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2 June 2021 11:29 pm
Oil Futures Finish Higher on Positive Expectations
Oil prices finished higher on Wednesday at their best level in about two years, as the results of the most recent OPEC+ summit projected stability and positive expectations for demand recovery during the second half of the year. Brent crude futures for August delivery gained $1.1, or 1.6%, to close …
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2 June 2021 11:07 pm
Gold Futures Finish at Five-Month High
Gold prices rose on Wednesday, restoring its best closing level in about five months, as U.S. Treasury bond yields declined and the U.S. Dollar (USD) erased most of its daily gains. Despite markets seeing optimism regarding economic recovery, the yellow metal continues to maintain a mostly upward trend especially with …
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2 June 2021 10:27 pm
U.S. Fed Beige Book Shows Economic Growth and Expects Boom!
The United States Federal Reserve’s Beige Book showed on Wednesday that the U.S. economy grew at a moderate pace in April and May. The report highlighted expansion compared with the corresponding period of last year, as consumer spending rose on the back of stimulus packages and the rollout of coronavirus …
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2 June 2021 9:42 pm
European Stocks Rise to New Record High
European stocks finished higher on Wednesday, hitting a new all-time record high, amid improves investors’ sentiment towards economic recovery from the pandemic. The STOXX 600 Europe index gained 0.28% to close at 451.34 points. Meanwhile, the French CAC40 index rose by 0.50% to finish at 6,521.52 points. The German DAX …
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2 June 2021 8:29 pm
Digital Currency Could Increase Demand for Euro – ECB
The European Central Bank (ECB) said on Wednesday that creating a digital Euro (EUR) could boost global demand for the currency, making it easier for broader use, Reuters reported. “Safety, low transaction costs and bundling effects, could ease international adoption of a currency.” “Transparency or selective privacy would enable better …
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2 June 2021 8:15 pm
ECB Board Member Supports Climate Consideration in Bond Buying
Jens Weidmann President of the Deutsche Bundesbank, Member of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) said on Wednesday that ECB might be moving towards reducing its bond purchases from polluting companies, within the massive stimulus program. The move signals a change in Weidmann’s position regarding an active …
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2 June 2021 7:50 pm
Fed’s Harker: Time to Think About Considering Tapering
The United States Federal Reserve might need to start thinking about how and when to reduce the large asset purchases, as the economy recovers from the Coronavirus pandemic, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, Patrick Harker, said on Wednesday. “We are planning to keep the federal funds rate …
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2 June 2021 5:30 pm
ILO: The Global Job Market Will Not Recover From The Pandemic Until at Least 2023
The International Labor Organization said that at least 220 million people are expected to remain unemployed globally this year, well above pre-pandemic levels, in light of a weak recovery in the labor market.exacerbates the current disparity. The United Nations organization expects an improvement to drop the number to 205 million …
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2 June 2021 3:59 pm
Turkey’s Trade Deficit Rises 20.7% Y-o-Y in May
The Turkish trade deficit in May increased by 20.74% on an annual basis, to $4.15 billion, according to the General Trade System. Data from the Commerce Ministry showed that exports rose 65.5% to $16.48 billion, compared to the same month last year when Ankara began easing restrictions on trade to …
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