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March, 2021

• 3 March 2021 1:47 pm

  UK Final Services PMI Revised Down in Feb

  

  The UK services sector activity came less than expectations in February, the final report from IHS Markit came out this Wednesday. The seasonally adjusted IHS Markit/CIPS UK Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) was revised higher to 49.5 in February versus 49.7 expected and a 49.7 – last month’s flash reading.

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• 3 March 2021 1:32 pm

  Currencies Overview: The US Dollar Weakened as Risk Sentiment Recovered

  

  The dollar, which is generally considered a safe haven, remained weak on Wednesday, March 3rd, as Treasury yields continued to decline, restoring some calm to global markets and sparking renewed demand for riskier assets. Riskier currencies, including the Australian dollar and the Norwegian kroner, held onto the two-day streak of …

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• 3 March 2021 1:01 pm

  Gold Prices Are Under Pressure Due to The Increase in US Treasury Yields

  

  Gold prices fell on Wednesday, March 3, to fall for the sixth session in seven sessions, as the yellow metal, which does not yield a return, has been under pressure due to expectations that US Treasury revenues will rise thanks to more economic stimulus. Spot gold fell 0.3% to $1732.51 …

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• 3 March 2021 12:35 pm

  Oil Prices Drop to a Two-Week Low, Amid Expectations That OPEC+ Will Ease Supply Restrictions

  

  Oil prices fell to their lowest in two weeks on the expectation that the OPEC+ group will ease restrictions on supplies during its meeting later this week as economies begin to recover from the Coronavirus pandemic. OPEC Secretary-General Muhammad Barkindo said that the outlook for oil demand looks more positive, …

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• 3 March 2021 4:42 am

  Senate Debating Biden’s $1.9 T Rescue Plan

  

  The United States is debating the $1.9 trillion stimulus package, as proposed by President Joe Biden, after the House of Representatives passed the relief bill. Democrats are expected to pass the “American Rescue Plan” bill through the reconciliation option, which allows approving the bill with a simple majority without any …

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• 3 March 2021 4:30 am

  Fed’s Brainard: Economy Remains Far From Goals

  

  Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard said on Tuesday that she is paying close attention to market developments, referring to last week’s surge in U.S. Treasury yields to their highest level in about a year. “Some of those moves last week and the speed of the moves caught my eye.”“I would …

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• 3 March 2021 4:24 am

  Fed’s Daly: No Reaction Needed to Rising Treasury Yields

  

  The President of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Mary Daly, said on Tuesday that rising Treasury yields are worth monitoring by the central bank but should not lead to a change in the Fed’s policies. Daly noted that changes in equity markets sometimes run counter to the real …

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• 3 March 2021 4:15 am

  Wall Street Closes Lower Amid Tech-Led Selloff

  

  The main indices of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) finished Tuesday lower, despite U.S. Treasury yields continuing to decline from their record levels, with Wall Street investors anticipating the passing of the $1.9 trillion stimulus package by the Senate. The market’s decline was led by the losses of the …

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• 3 March 2021 4:08 am

  U.S. Treasury Yields Continue to Decline

  

  Treasury yields in the United States continued to decline on Tuesday for the third consecutive session, as remarks by Federal Reserve officials highlighted the focus on the bond market. The benchmark 10-year Treasury bond yield decreased by 3.1 basis points to 1.413%. Return on the 30-year bond fell by 0.5 …

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• 3 March 2021 4:05 am

  U.S. Oil Supplies Rise by 7.4 M Barrels: API

  

  Crude oil inventories in the United States increased by about 7.4 million barrels last week, according to data by the American Petroleum Institute (API) on Tuesday. Gasoline inventories declined by 9.9 million barrels, while distillate stockpiles fell by 9.1 million barrels. Earlier today, Brent crude futures for May delivery fell …

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• 2 March 2021 11:00 pm

  Gold Returns to Gains After Five Losses in Row

  

  Gold prices rose on Tuesday, after declining for five straight sessions, amid a decline in Treasury yields that also pushed the U.S. Dollar (USD) lower. The yellow metal futures for April delivery gained $10.60, or 0.6%, to close at $1,733.60 per ounce. Gold settled on Monday at its lowest level …

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• 2 March 2021 9:30 pm

  European Stocks Continues to Rise As Treasury Yields Stabilize

  

  European stocks closed higher on Tuesday, amid a decline in Treasury yields leading to an improvement in investors’ sentiment. The pan-continental STOXX Europe 600 index finished higher by 0.19% at 413.23 points, following its strong performance on Monday. The French CAC40 index rose by 0.29%, while the German DAX gained …

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• 2 March 2021 9:06 pm

  CAD Rises Despite Declining Oil Prices on USD Losses

  

  The Canadian Dollar (CAD) rose against its U.S. counterpart despite the decline of crude oil prices, after data showed that Canada’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded by 0.1% in December, which came below market expectations. Figures published by Statistics Canada showed on Tuesday that the November reading was revised …

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