The President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Robert Kaplan, said on Wednesday that he expects the United States economy will shrink by about 2.5% in 2020, and then grow by 3.5% in 2021. Kaplan expects the pandemic will continue to impact daily life well into next year, noting …
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Global stock markets faltered on Friday, gripped by uncertainty as U.S. President Donald Trump’s Jul…
Sterling Falters Against Yen Amid Tariff Fears and UK Political Strife
The British Pound (GBP) weakened against the Japanese Yen (JPY), with GBP/JPY slipping below 197.61,…
WTI Crude Oil Stalls Near $65 as OPEC+ and Tariff Uncertainties Loom
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Oil prices hovered near $65.70, down 0.82%, reflecting cautious …
Gold Shines Amid Tariff Threats and U.S. Dollar Weakness
Gold (XAU/USD) climbed above $3,330, driven by a weakening U.S. Dollar and renewed concerns over U.S…
U.S. Dollar Edges Lower Ahead of Trade Deadline Amid Fiscal and Market Uncertainty
The U.S. dollar saw a slight dip on Friday after a brief rally earlier in the week, with attention n…
Markets Brace for U.S. Tariff Deadline Amid Growing Optimism
As investors turn their attention to Washington’s tariff negotiations next week, the expiratio…
European Stocks Slip Amid Uncertainty Ahead of U.S. Trade Deadline and Ongoing Tariff Concerns
European stocks ended the week on a negative note, slipping lower on Friday as uncertainty grew over…
Bitcoin Struggles as U.S. Trade Tariffs Loom and Rate Cut Bets Fade
Bitcoin prices steadied on Friday after a sharp reversal of recent gains, as traders focused on the …
Oil Prices Decline Amid Nuclear Talks and OPEC+ Output Expectations
Oil futures fell on Friday as market participants reacted to ongoing geopolitical developments and e…
Gold Prices Rise Amid Tariff Uncertainty and Fiscal Concerns
Gold prices rose slightly in Asian trading on Friday, recovering from the previous session’s l…
Market Analysis
October, 2020
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21 October 2020 9:11 pm
GBP/USD Surges Above 1.30 on Brexit Deal Hopes
The British Pound (GBP) surged on Wednesday, supported by renewed hopes for a trade agreement between the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU). Earlier today, the EU Chief Negotiator, Michel Barnier, said an agreement is possible if both parties are ready to work constructively and in a spirit …
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21 October 2020 7:48 pm
US Oil Inventories Decline by 1 M Barrels
Crude oil inventories in the United States declined last week, according to data released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) on Wednesday. The EIA weekly report showed that oil stockpiles decreased by one million barrels in the week that ended on October 16 to a total of 488.1 million …
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21 October 2020 5:41 pm
Russia’s Economy Contracted by 3.3% in September
Russia’s economy shrank 3.3% year-on-year in September, data showed on Tuesday, following a sharp 3.7% decline in August. The economy ministry said Q3 saw the Russin economy shrink 3.8% year-on-year, compared with an 8% drop in Q2. Added that the economy fell 3.5% in the first nine months of this …
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21 October 2020 4:48 pm
UK Borrowing Exceeds Forecasts
Official data revealed on Wednesday that the British government borrowed 36.101 billion pounds last month, which exceeds 33.55 billion pounds of forecasts by a Reuters poll, bringing borrowing in the first half of the financial year to a record level of 208.5 billion pounds. Separately, the Office for National Statistics …
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21 October 2020 4:46 pm
UK House Prices Increase By 2.5% YoY in August
Official data showed on Wednesday that home prices in Britain rose 2.5% in August compared to a year ago, compared to a 2.1% annual increase in July, largely in line with the growth rate before the Corona pandemic. The Office for National Statistics said August data largely represented sales agreed …
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21 October 2020 4:44 pm
US Dollar Falling to Its Lowest Level in a Month on Hopes of US Stimulus
The dollar fell to its lowest level in the month of Wednesday after US President Donald Trump raised hopes for a major fiscal stimulus package, sparking a wave of optimism in the market that saw traders turn to bet on higher-risk currencies. Negotiations between US lawmakers have continued in Washington …
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21 October 2020 2:57 pm
Oil Prices Fall by More Than 1% and US Stocks Are Fueling Fears of a Supply Glut
Oil prices fell on Wednesday after a sudden increase in US crude stocks stoked fears of a global supply glut, and the rise in COVID-19 cases exacerbated concerns about a slow recovery in fuel demand. Brent crude futures for December delivery were at 42.70 dollars a barrel, down 46 cents, …
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21 October 2020 2:28 pm
European Stocks Dropping Due to The Fall in Healthcare And Real Estate Sectors
European stocks fell on Wednesday, weighing the defensive losses in front of optimism about encouraging quarterly results for consumer giants Nestlé and Ericsson for telecommunications equipment. The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell 0.3%, and the healthcare and real estate sectors fell more than 0.5% each. But stocks that are heavily …
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21 October 2020 1:31 pm
Turkish Lira at Highest Level in Two Weeks Before The Central Bank’s Decision
The Turkish lira rose to stand at less than 7.85 against the dollar on Wednesday, the highest level since the seventh of October, as investors awaited the central bank meeting this week to set the interest rate. The currency has weakened in recent weeks due to geopolitical tensions, including the …
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21 October 2020 1:28 pm
Japanese Stocks Rise on Optimism About US Stimulus
Japanese stocks rose at the close on Wednesday, due to optimism about the possibility of US lawmakers reaching an agreement on a stimulus package ahead of the presidential election, which boosted the world’s riskier assets. The Nikkei index rose 0.31% to close at 23,639.46 points, recouping some of the losses …
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21 October 2020 12:17 pm
Gold Gained With Renewed Hopes of US Stimulus And Weakness of US Dollar
Gold rose on Wednesday, thanks to optimism about the possibility of US lawmakers reaching an agreement on an aid package for those affected by Corona before the presidential elections, which weakened the dollar and strengthened the lure of the yellow metal as a hedge against inflation. Gold rose in the …
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21 October 2020 11:46 am
API: Sudden Increase in Oil Inventories
Data from the American Petroleum Institute showed, Tuesday, that crude oil inventories in the United States recorded an unexpected increase last week, while gasoline and distillate inventories declined. Crude inventories increased 584 thousand barrels in the week ending October 16, to reach about 490.6 million barrels, while analysts’ expectations indicated …
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