The price of gold rose today after the less-than-expected home building permits data. Homebuilding permits decreased to 1,760 million, compared to an expected 1,770 million. Housing Starts fell 9.5% in April. Gold is receiving from the increasing US dollar index its weakness, in light of weak US data, and expectations …
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Iran Resists Hormuz Reopening as Ceasefire Talks Face Major Hurdles
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Bitcoin Surges Above $69K as Ceasefire Hopes Boost Risk Appetite
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Gold Steadies as Ceasefire Hopes Offset Trump Ultimatum and Inflation Pressures
Gold prices held largely steady on Monday, recovering from early losses as markets balanced renewed …
Ceasefire Framework Emerges for Iran Conflict, Raising Hopes for Hormuz Reopening
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Oil Extends Rally as Trump Deadline on Hormuz Raises Stakes for Global Supply
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Weekly Recap: From Hopes of De-escalation to New Escalation Risks, Markets Roiled by Volatility
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Washington Taps Emergency Oil Reserves as War-Linked Supply Crisis Pushes Brent Above $109
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Market Analysis
May, 2021
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18 May 2021 3:47 pm
Dollar Near a Multi-Month Low as Expectations of Interest Rate Stabilization Grow
The dollar fell to its lowest level in six years against the Canadian dollar and near its lowest level in several months against European currencies on Tuesday, as US Treasury yields stabilized amid renewed expectations that the United States will not raise interest rates soon. Robert Kaplan, head of the …
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18 May 2021 2:59 pm
Gold Reaches a 4-Month High Supported by Falling Dollar And Inflation Concerns
Gold prices rose on Tuesday and reached their highest levels in nearly four months during the session, supported by the weakening of the US dollar and investors’ use of the metal, which does not yield a return, to hedge against rising inflation. Spot gold rose 0.2% to $ 1868.30 an …
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18 May 2021 2:19 pm
Eurozone GDP Contracts In Q1
The eurozone economy shrank by 0.6% on a quarterly basis in the three months to March 2021, in line with expectations of -0.6%, a second estimate confirmed on Tuesday. On an annual basis, the bloc’s GDP decreased by 1.8% in Q1 versus -1.8% initiallyy in line with market expectations of …
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18 May 2021 1:31 pm
Japan Shares Jumped as Investors Ignored The GDP Data
Japanese stocks jumped today, as investors ignored data that showed that the economy was back in contraction, and they turned to stocks whose valuations were damaged in recent waves of selling. The Nikkei rose 2.09% to close at 28,406.84 points, recovering from its lowest level in four months, which it …
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18 May 2021 1:18 pm
Brent Crude Oil Above $70 a Barrel For The First Time Since March 5
Brent crude futures rose above the level of $70 a barrel for the first time since last March, as hopes for a strong recovery in fuel demand after the resumption of economic activities in the United States and Europe were offset by concerns about the spread of Covid-19 cases in …
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18 May 2021 3:10 am
How is Elon Musk Impacting the Cryptocurrencies Scene?
Bitcoin rebounded on Monday, recovering from the lowest level for the cryptocurrency in about three months, after recent steep declines. The largest cryptocurrency in the world in terms of market capitalization was hit hard by the decision of Tesla, owned by billionaire and major supporter of digital currencies Elon Musk, …
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17 May 2021 11:42 pm
U.S. Treasury Bond Yields Rise but Little Changed
Treasury bond yields in the United States stabilized on Monday, as expectations of rising interest rates were cooled down by recent remarks by Federal Reserve officials. This comes following a surge in the return on the long-term debt instrument, which was the largest in nearly two months. Markets are anticipating …
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17 May 2021 11:39 pm
Oil Futures Rebound as Recovery Hopes Emerge
Oil prices rose on Monday, opening the week with a strong performance amid expectations for recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Recent media reports suggested that the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, is going forward with a new construction project named the Central Vista Redevelopment Project, which includes establishing new buildings …
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17 May 2021 11:15 pm
Gold Settles Near Four-Month Highs
Gold prices rose on Monday to reach a new level that is their highest in about four months, amid a decline in global stock markets and a subsequent increase in the demand for safe haven assets. In addition, a decline in the U.S. Dollar (USD) amid mixed expectations about interest …
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17 May 2021 10:10 pm
European Stocks Close Marginally Lower
European stocks finished lower on Monday, opening the third week of May with a negative performance, as stock markets remain impacted by concerns over the surge in consumer inflation in the United States, which led to expectations of the Federal Reserve raising interest rates. The pan-European STOXX 600 index finished …
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17 May 2021 8:16 pm
Fed’s Clarida Says Economy is Yet to Achieve Substantial Further Progress
The United States Federal Reserve Vice Chair, Richard Clarida, said on Monday that economic growth could exceed 6% and reach 7% in 2021, as he spoke to an event organized by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The Fed’s Vice Chair believes the rise in inflation is temporary and that …
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17 May 2021 7:26 pm
Wall Street Opens Lower as Sell-Off Continues
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) opened lower on Monday, beginning the week with a relatively negative performance, following last week’s performance that was the worst in Wall Street in about three months. Recent selling pressures due to fears about the rise in inflation rates have negatively impacted stock prices. …
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