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April, 2021

• 5 April 2021 7:51 pm

  ISM Non-Manufacturing Index Surges to All-Time High in March

  

  The activity of the services sector in the United States surged to a record high in March, supported by the growth of new orders, as the economy continues to recover from the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. The ISM Non-Manufacturing Index rose to a reading of 63.7 last month, its …

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• 5 April 2021 4:48 pm

  Italy Records More Than 18 Thousand New Cases of Corona

  

  The Italian Ministry of Health said that it recorded 326 deaths from the Coronavirus today, Sunday, compared to 376 yesterday, while the daily number of new infections decreased to 18 thousand and 25 from 21 thousand and 261. Italy has recorded 111 thousand and 30 deaths from the virus since …

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• 5 April 2021 4:15 pm

  Oil Dropping Below $64 Under Pressure From Increased Production From OPEC+ And Iran

  

  Oil prices fell below $64 a barrel today, Monday, as the impact of rising supplies from OPEC+ and increasing Iranian production was overshadowed by signs of a strong economic recovery in the United States and broader expectations for a recovery in demand in 2021. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting …

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• 5 April 2021 4:06 pm

  Turkey: Inflation Rate Jumps 16% Higher in March

  

  Turkey’s annual inflation rose to more than 16% in March for the first time since mid-2019, according to Monday’s data, which means pressure builds on new central bank governor Şahap Kavcıoğlu to maintain a hawkish policy after his surprise appointment. Consumer prices rose 16.19% year-on-year, higher than 16.11% in a …

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• 5 April 2021 3:15 pm

  The US Dollar Continues to Trade Positively

  

  The dollar index was little changed at 93.1 on Monday, swinging at levels not seen since November 2020 amid prospects for a strong economic recovery in the United States. Last week, the greenback added 0.3%, which is 3 consecutive weekly gains, driven by the selling of bonds, with buying activity …

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• 5 April 2021 2:14 pm

  Britain’s Prime Minister Launches New Testing Program as Isolation Measures Eased

  

  British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said everyone in England will be able to get tested for COVID-19 twice a week as part of a new effort to combat the pandemic as societal restrictions ease and vaccination continues at its rapid pace. Johnson, who is expected to confirm later today, plans …

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• 5 April 2021 1:31 pm

  UAE’s DME Launches New Trading Platform to Attract More Participants

  

  Dubai Mercantile Exchange, which lists the Oman crude futures contract, has launched a new platform that allows the trading of several the Middle East crude grades in a bid to attract more participants — nearly a month after the UAE began trading flagship Murban crude futures on a new exchange. …

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• 5 April 2021 1:00 pm

  Japanese Stocks Closed Higher on Strong US Jobs Data

  

  Japanese stocks closed higher on Monday, April 5, as strong employment data in the United States reinforced optimism about the recovery of the world’s largest economy, prompting investors to buy index-heavy stocks such as Softbank Group and Fast Retailing, in addition to shares of companies linked to the chip industry. …

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• 5 April 2021 11:43 am

  ECB’s Visco Warns That Uneven Vaccination Pace Could Threaten Global Recovery

  

  The irregular pace at which countries are carrying out their vaccination campaigns against COVID-19 poses the biggest threat to a global economic recovery, the European Central Bank Governing Council member and Italian central bank chief Ignazio Visco warned in an interview with the Financial Times. “We need to maintain close …

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• 5 April 2021 11:17 am

  Gold Prices Fall as Bonds And Stocks Rise, Supported by US Jobs Data

  

  Gold prices fell on Monday, April 5, as US Treasury yields rose and global stocks rose after better-than-expected jobs data in the United States fueled optimism about a rapid economic recovery. Gold was down in spot trading 0.3% to $1723.16 an ounce. US gold futures settled at $1761.20 an ounce. …

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• 5 April 2021 10:38 am

  Oil Prices Drop After Earlier Gains Supported by OPEC+ Decision

  

  Oil prices fell on Monday, April 5, erasing strong gains made in the previous session, which were supported by OPEC+ decision to gradually ease some of its restrictions on production between May and July. Brent crude for June delivery fell 61 cents, equivalent to 0.9%, to $64.25 a barrel while …

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• 3 April 2021 3:34 am

  Ethereum Hits New All-Time High Above $2,100

  

  Ether, the cryptocurrency of the Ethereum blockchain platform, rose strongly on Friday reaching new record highs, supported by an increased demand for digital currencies. The second-largest digital currency in the world following Bitcoin, is trading at $2,136.14, extending its gains to about 8.27% over the past 24 hours, with weekly …

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• 3 April 2021 3:14 am

  Treasury Yields Rise on Positive Employment Data

  

  Strong jobs data and the subsequent decline in unemployment in the United States led to a rise in the U.S. Dollar (USD) and Treasury yields on Friday. The benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury bond yield rose by about 3.5 basis points to 1.714%, but remained below its highest level in 14 …

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