Market Analysis

September, 2020

  • 16 September 2020 11:03 am

    API: Sharp Decline in Crude And Gasoline Inventories

    American Petroleum Institute data on Tuesday showed a decline in US stocks of crude oil last week, while gasoline inventories rose. Crude inventories declined by 9.5 million barrels over the week ending September 11 to about 494.6 million barrels, while analysts expected an increase of 1.3 million barrels. Crude stocks …

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  • 16 September 2020 11:01 am

    UK Annualized CPI Exceeds Estimates

    The UK Consumer Prices Index (CPI) 12-month rate came in at +0.2% in August when compared to +1.0% in July, while beating expectations of a 0%, the UK Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported on Wednesday. The core inflation gauge (excluding volatile food and energy items) came at +0.9% YoY …

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  • 16 September 2020 10:56 am

    PBOC Sets Yuan Reference Rate at 6.7825

    The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) set the yuan reference rate at 6.7825 versus Tuesday’s fix at 6.8222.

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  • 16 September 2020 10:55 am

    FX Option Expiries For Sept 16 NY Cut

    FX option expiries for Sept 16 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time, via DTCC, can be found below. – EUR/USD: EUR amounts 1.1835 654m  – GBP/USD: GBP amounts          1.3000 357m  – USD/JPY: USD amounts          105.00 837m105.15 360m105.20 691m105.25 365m106.15 376m106.25 450m

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  • 16 September 2020 2:11 am

    NYSE Closes Positively Awaiting Fed Policy Statement

    The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) closed Tuesday mostly higher, supported by positive economic data, and anticipation for the results of the Federal Reserve meeting. The Dow Jones Industrial Average marginally rose by 2.27 points and closed at 27,995.60 The S&P 500 index added 17.66 points, or 0.5%, and finished …

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  • 16 September 2020 2:06 am

    US Treasury Yields Seen Increasing on Tuesday

    US Treasury yields rose on Tuesday following the release of positive economic data in the United States. Yields on the 10-year Treasury note increased by 0.9 basis point to 0.678%. Return on the two-year note rose by 0.4 basis point to 0.139%. Meanwhile, the 30-year bond yield grew by 2.2 …

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  • 16 September 2020 1:45 am

    Oil Finishes Higher Amid Output Disruptions

    Oil prices rose on Tuesday, amid output disruptions in North America, despite continuous concerns about the outlook for global demand. Brent crude futures for November delivery increased by 92 cents, or 2.3%, and finished at $40.53 per barrel. Meanwhile, the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for October delivery added …

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  • 16 September 2020 12:09 am

    Gold Settles at Two-Week High

    Gold prices rose on Tuesday, for the second consecutive session, to its highest level in about two weeks. The yellow metal futures for December delivery gained $2.50, or 0.1%, to settle at $1,966.20 per ounce. This is the highest closing level for gold futures since the beginning of the month.

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  • 15 September 2020 9:45 pm

    European Stocks Close Higher

    European stocks closed higher on Tuesday, continuing a positive rally this week amid anticipation for upcoming meetings by the US Federal Reserve, the Bank of England (BoE), and the Bank of Japan (BoJ). The Stoxx Europe 600 index finished higher by 0.77%, while the UK’s FTSE100 surged by 1.32%. Meanwhile, …

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  • 15 September 2020 9:38 pm

    US Median Household Income Rises in Year

    The median household income in the United States increased by 6.8% in 2019, for the second consecutive year, with the number of people in poverty decreasing, data by the US Census Bureau’s annual report showed on Tuesday. The median household income for last year stood at $68,703 compared with $64,324 …

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  • 15 September 2020 8:51 pm

    US Manufacturing Output Up 1% in August

    Manufacturing production in the United States rose by 1% in August, data by the US Federal Reserve showed on Tuesday. This comes after a 3.9% growth in July and below market expectations of a 1.2% increase.

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  • 15 September 2020 8:48 pm

    Canadian Manufacturing Sales Rise 7% in July

    Manufacturing sales in Canada increased by 7% to $53.1 billion in July, data by Statistics Canada showed on Tuesday. This is the third monthly consecutive rise for Canadian manufacturing sales, which remain below their levels before the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • 15 September 2020 8:42 pm

    NZD/USD Advances on Positive Economic Data

    The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) is rising against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, after data showed an increase of the Global Daily Trade (GDT) Price Index. The GDT recorded a 3.6% increase this week, after falling by 1% in the week before. The NZD/USD is trading higher by 0.18% …

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