A survey on Monday showed Eurozone factory activity growth for the first time since early 2019 last month on the recovery in demand after a further easing of the restrictions of Covid-19 Over 18 million people have been infected by the Covid-19. But governments across Europe eased some of the …
Read More »Dow Roars Back: 600-Point Surge Amid Economic Uncertainty
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Dollar Drifts as Geopolitical and Policy Storm Clouds Gather
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Gold Prices Still Soaring Above $ 3,000 Barrier
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Consumer Caution: Retail Sales Underwhelm Amid Economic Uncertainty
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U.S. Stock Futures Decline Amid Trade Tariff Uncertainty
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Oil Prices Rise Amid U.S. Strikes on Houthis and Strong Chinese Data
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European Stocks Gain Amid German Debt Deal, U.S.-EU Trade War Looms
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Gold Prices Dip After Record Surge, Market Eyes Tariffs & Economic Risks
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Market Analysis
August, 2020
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3 August 2020 1:17 pm
The First Growth of the German Factory Activity Since December 2018
A survey on Monday showed that German manufacturers witnessed an expansion in July for the first time since December 2018, which indicates a continued recovery in the sector. The IHS Market index of manufacturing purchasing managers, which contributes about a fifth of the economy, rose to 51.0 in July, exceeding …
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3 August 2020 12:12 pm
Manufacturing activity in China expanded at the fastest pace
A private sector survey showed on Monday that manufacturing activity in China expanded at the fastest pace in nearly a decade in conjunction with improved domestic demand, indicating that the second largest economy in the world will help reduce the pandemic blow to the global economy. ome analysts who say …
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3 August 2020 11:28 am
Europe Seen Higher
European stock markets opened higher with caution on Monday, supported by signs of economic growth in China, but doubts remain about the global recovery with the rise of Covid 19 cases. Futures for the German DAX index increased by 0.4%, FTSE 100 futures rose 0.1%, while the French CAC 40 …
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3 August 2020 10:45 am
US Dollar Index Clings to Gains
Tracked by the US Dollar Index, the USD is looking to add gains around the 93.50 area. The index focuses on the expected data, and the index advanced for the second consecutive session on Monday, regaining the middle of 93.00 on caution in global markets. Investors continue to evaluate the …
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3 August 2020 10:25 am
FX Option Expiries for Aug 3 NY Cut
FX option expiries for Aug 3 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time, via DTCC, can be found below. – GBP/USD: GBP amounts 1.3000 550m – USD/JPY: USD amounts 104.50 906m106.70 475m – EUR/GBP: EUR amounts 0.9000 576m
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July, 2020
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30 July 2020 5:41 pm
US Jobless Claims Rise for Second Week in Row
The number of initial jobless claims in the United States increased by 12,000 to a total of 1.43 million kast week, as show by the data of the US Department of Labor on Thursday. This is the second consecutive weekly rise in claims for unemployment benefits. Last month, data by …
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30 July 2020 5:32 pm
US GDP Contracts by Nearly 33% in Q2
The United States economy saw its worst quarter on record, after the gross domestic product (GDP) contracted by around 33% during the second quarter (Q2) of 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Preliminary data by the US Department of Commerce showed that GDP declined by 32.9% on an annual basis. …
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30 July 2020 5:18 pm
Trump Suggests Delaying 2020 Presidential Elections
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has suggested delaying the 2020 presidential elections, which is set to take place next November, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Trump has called in a tweet on Thursday for delaying the elections “until people can properly, securely, and safely vote.” The US …
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30 July 2020 4:51 pm
Euro Mixed Following German GDP Data
The Euro is showing a mixed performance against major currencies on Wednesday, following data showed the German economy’s biggest contraction on record and an improvement in the Eurozone economic sentiment. Although the EUR is maintaining some gains against commodity currencies, it is declining across the board. EUR is down to …
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30 July 2020 3:08 pm
USD Tries to Recover Some Ground
The US Dollar (USD) is recovering on Thursday from some of its recent losses, which brought the greenback to its lowest level in nearly two years. The USD is trying to gain some support from the recent remarks by the US Federal Reserve that reiterated the commitment to support the …
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30 July 2020 2:26 pm
German GDP Contracts by 10% in Q2
Germany’s gross domestic product (GDP) recorded its worst decline on record during the second quarter (Q2) of 2020, contracting by 10.1%, as shown by preliminary official data. Moreover, the German economy contracted by 11.7% on annual basis during Q2 of 2020. The COVID-19 crisis has negatively impacted Germany and much …
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30 July 2020 2:13 pm
Eurozone Economic Sentiment Improves in July
Economic sentiment in the Eurozone rose more than expected in July to 82.3 points from a revised reading of 75.8 in June, according to data by the European Commission. The improvement comes amid the easing of lockdowns and preventive measures against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The industry sentiment recorded -16.2 …
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