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March, 2021

• 26 March 2021 3:29 pm

  IFO: German Business Sentiment Rises in March

  

  A survey showed today, Friday, that German business confidence reached its highest level in nearly two years in March, as increased demand for manufactured goods kept factories in Europe’s largest economy in a state of activity during the rise in infections with the Coronavirus and restrictions of general isolation. The …

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• 26 March 2021 3:24 pm

  China Set to Impose Anti-Dumping Measures on Australian Wine Imports From March 28

  

  China’s Commerce Ministry said in a statement on Friday, that they will impose anti-dumping measures on some Australian wine imports for five years, effective March 28. “Importers bringing in wines related to the anti-dumping activities ruled by China will need to pay tax to China’s customs authority, “the statement read.

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• 26 March 2021 2:42 pm

  BofA: Investors Rushing to Cash at The Fastest Pace Since April 2020

  

  Inflows data from Bank of America showed that investors pumped $45.6 billion into monetary funds in the week ending March 24, in the largest inflows since April 2020, and intensified their exposure to US financial instruments shielded from inflation. Bank of America said that inflation-protected securities funds saw inflows of …

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• 26 March 2021 2:40 pm

  The Suez Canal Authority: Looking Forward to Cooperating With The U.S. to Float The Vessel

  

  The Suez Canal Authority said today, Friday, that it is looking forward to cooperating with the United States in efforts to float the container ship that has disrupted shipping for three days. The authority said in a statement, “The Suez Canal Authority appreciates the offer made by the United States …

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• 26 March 2021 1:58 pm

  Gold Heading For Its First Weekly Decline in 3 Weeks Due to Dollar Rise

  

  Gold prices stabilized today, as high US revenues and concerns about the global economic recovery following the rise in COVID-19 infections across Europe offset the rise of the dollar, but the yellow metal is still on the path of recording its first weekly decline in three weeks. There was little …

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• 26 March 2021 1:37 pm

  Currencies Overview: Dollar Recovering on Improved Economic Outlook And Doubts Surround The Euro

  

  The dollar recorded its highest level in several months during trading against most major currencies today, Friday, supported by a wave of optimism about better US economic data, the distribution of Corona virus vaccines, and higher Treasury revenues. The euro recovered slightly ahead of German business confidence data due to …

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• 26 March 2021 12:59 pm

  Commodity Gains Push European Shares to a One-Week High

  

  European stocks rose today, supported by gains made by commodity-related companies as investors balance concerns about rising coronavirus infections with the prospects for a stronger economic recovery in the United States. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.8%, reaching its highest level in a week. The benchmark index is on …

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• 26 March 2021 12:45 pm

  UK Retail Sales Beats Estimates in February

  

  The UK retail sales came in at 2.1% over the month in February vs. 2.8% expected and -8.2% previous. The core retail sales, excepting the auto motor fuel sales, stood at 2.4% MoM vs 1.9% expected and -8.8% previous. YoY, the UK retail sales dropped by 3.7% in February versus …

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• 26 March 2021 12:31 pm

  Japan Stocks Closing Higher on a Jump in The Cycle-Related Sectors

  

  Japanese stocks closed higher on Friday, while SoftBank led the gains on the Nikkei index, as investors snapped up decliners after falling sharply this week. The Nikkei index rose 1.56% to close at 29,176.70 points, while the broader Topix index advanced 1.46% to 1,984.16 points. For the week, the Nikkei …

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• 26 March 2021 12:15 pm

  Kepler: 7 LNG Carriers Diverted After Suspension of Navigation in The Suez Canal

  

  Seven LNG carriers have diverted their route away from the Suez Canal after shipping was suspended in it due to the stranding of a giant container ship since Tuesday, according to Kepler, a data analysis company. Kepler analyst Rebecca Shea said that three of the tankers are being diverted towards …

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• 26 March 2021 1:35 am

  NYSE Rebounds and Closes Higher

  

  The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) recovered from its earlier losses to end Thursday’s trading session on a higher note, supported by positive economic data and expectations for recovery. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged by 199.4 points, or 0.62%, to finish at 32,619.5 points. The S&P 500 index gained …

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• 26 March 2021 1:25 am

  Oil Resumes Losses amid Demand Outlook Worries

  

  Oil prices declined on Thursday, amid renewed concerns about demand recovery amid a resurgence of the Coronavirus pandemic with a third wave and lockdown measures in Europe. Losses come one day following the rise of oil futures due to supply disruption caused by an incident that affected flows through the …

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• 26 March 2021 1:14 am

  Gold Closes Lower as USD Strengthens

  

  Gold prices declined on Thursday, as the U.S. Dollar (USD) rose against major rivals supported by the high Treasury bond yields and positive economic data. The yellow metal futures for April delivery closed lower by $8.10, or 0.5%, at $1,725.10 per ounce. Gold has now given up all of its …

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