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November, 2020

• 24 November 2020 10:42 pm

  USD Declines amid Increased Risk Appetite

  

  The US Dollar (USD) is declining across the board on Tuesday, on the back of higher risk appetite that comes supported by recent positive news about Coronavirus vaccines. The Dollar index (DXY), which measures the USD performance in front of a basket of six major international currencies, is down by …

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• 24 November 2020 10:39 pm

  European Stocks Close Higher

  

  European stocks closed Tuesday higher, supported by an improved risk appetite and positive news about Coronavirus vaccine candidates. The STOXX Europe 600 index rose by 0.83%, to finish at 392.05 points. The UK’s FTSE100 increased by 1.55%, while the German index DAX gained 1.26%. Meanwhile, the French index CAC40 settled …

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• 24 November 2020 9:30 pm

  Dow Hits New All-Time High

  

  The Dow Jones Industrial Average index surged on Tuesday, supported by gains by major stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), or Wall Street, as well as the beginning of the transition from the Trump administration to that of President-elect Joe Biden. The index broke the 30,000-point mark …

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• 24 November 2020 8:08 pm

  US Consumer Confidence Declines in November

  

  The Conference Board’s index of consumer confidence in the United States declined to 96.1 in November, down from a revised reading of 101.4 in October, data showed on Tuesday. This comes as the rising number of new Coronavirus cases across the states pushed down consumer confidence. “Heading into 2021, consumers …

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• 24 November 2020 6:36 pm

  Richmond Federal Reserve Manufacturing Index Falls to 15

  

  The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s Manufacturing Index declined in November, data showed on Tuesday. The index dropped to 15 from a previous reading of 29 in October. However, the index remained firmly in expansionary territory, as all three component indexes — shipments, new orders, and employment — had positive …

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• 24 November 2020 5:42 pm

  US: Philly Fed Nonmanufacturing Index slumps to 5.3 in November

  

  The headline Diffusion Index of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s Nonmanufacturing Business Outlook Survey fell sharply to 5.3 in November, the lowest reading since June, from 25.3 in October, the monthly data showed on Tuesday.

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• 24 November 2020 4:22 pm

  UK Retail Sales Post The Biggest Drop Since June

  

  A survey showed that British retail sales recorded the biggest drop since June this month under isolation measures in most parts of the country, but the decline was less than most economists feared, as online sales absorbed part of the decline. The Confederation of British Industry said its index of …

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• 24 November 2020 3:43 pm

  Turkish Lira Down 2% Against US Dollar

  

  The Turkish lira fell by up to 2% to more than 8 lira against the dollar on Tuesday, November 24, to continue its losses this week as investors exploited a strong recent rise to form positions of currencies and gold. The pound fell to 8.05 against the US currency, compared …

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• 24 November 2020 3:18 pm

  Bitcoin Crosses $19,000 For The First Time Since December 2017

  

  Bitcoin hit $19,000 on Tuesday, November 24 for the first time in nearly three years, and is close to reaching an all-time high of just under $ 20,000. The world’s most popular cryptocurrency increased about 160% this year, supported by demand for riskier assets amid unprecedented fiscal and monetary stimulus …

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• 24 November 2020 2:31 pm

  AUD and EUR Rise With The Start of Transition Process

  

  Riskier currencies like the Australian dollar surged on Tuesday (November 24th) after US President Donald Trump authorized the transfer of power to President-elect Joe Biden. The New Zealand dollar was one of the biggest gainers, up by 0.9%, rising to its highest level in two years at $ 0.6985, after …

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• 24 November 2020 2:03 pm

  Brent Rises to Highest Level Since March

  

  Brent crude prices reached their highest levels since March, as news of a promising third Coronavirus vaccine supported hopes for a faster recovery in oil demand, while US President-elect Joe Biden received the green light to start the transition process for his leadership. By 07:44 GMT, Brent crude futures increased …

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• 24 November 2020 1:36 pm

  German IFO Business Climate Index Falls to 90.7 in November

  

  The headline German IFO Business Climate Index came in at 90.7 for November, down from the previous month’s 92.7 but matched consensus estimates. Meanwhile, the Current Economic Assessment arrived at 90.0 points during the reported month as compared to last month’s 90.3 and 87.2 anticipated. On the other hand, the …

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• 24 November 2020 1:05 pm

  Japan Shares Closed at Peak of Several Years on Vaccine Hopes And Biden

  

  Japanese stocks closed at a multi-year high on Tuesday, November 24, as progress in developing an inexpensive vaccine to prevent the Coronavirus boosted hopes for a speedy economic recovery, and sentiment received additional support from the approval of a formal transfer of power to US President-elect Joe Biden. The Nikkei …

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