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December, 2020

• 11 December 2020 6:00 pm

  US Health Secretary: We Will Approve The Pfizer Vaccine Within Days

  

  US Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar said today, Friday, that the United States will approve the use of the Pfizer vaccine to protect against Covid-19 within days, and that the first group will be vaccinated, perhaps Monday or Tuesday. The US Food and Drugs Administration has accelerated …

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• 11 December 2020 5:57 pm

  Very Likely That We Will Have a No-deal Brexit

  

  British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson crossed the wires in the last hour and said that we are always hopeful on Brexit. But from where we stand now, it is very, very likely that we will have a no-deal Brexit, Johnson added further.

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• 11 December 2020 5:04 pm

  Turkey’s Current Account Deficit Was More Than Expected in October at $273 Million

  

  Turkey’s central bank said the country’s current account deficit narrowed in October to $273 million. The number is more than Reuters forecasts a deficit of $0.062 billion. In September, the current account deficit was $ 2.559 billion. In 2019, Turkey’s current account surplus was $ 1.674 billion.

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• 11 December 2020 3:55 pm

  A rise in Commodities Unleashes Ehe Australian Dollar, Pound Prepares Dor No-Deal Brexit

  

  The dollar headed for a loss for the fourth week in a row as it weakened, recording its lowest levels in several years against other major currencies. The pound ended a series of gains that lasted for five weeks after the leaders of Britain and the European Union remained at …

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• 11 December 2020 2:48 pm

  European Stocks Declining Under Pressure of Brexit and Virus Concerns

  

  European stocks fell today, Friday, and are heading to conclude a busy week in a state of caution due to concerns about the economic impact of the rise of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the fate of a trade agreement linked to Britain’s exit from the European Union and stalled US …

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• 11 December 2020 2:18 pm

  Germany’s Economy Minister: COVID-19 Lockdown Will be Extended

  

  “The COVID-19 lockdown will be extended,” Germany’s Economy Minister Peter Altmaier said in a statement on Friday. This comes after Germany reported 29,875 record daily coronavirus cases, with nearly 600 deaths on Friday.

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• 11 December 2020 1:55 pm

  Bailey: There Are Limits to Calm Market After Brexit Transition

  

  Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said Friday that there is a limit to the Bank of England’s ability to avoid disruption and volatility in financial markets after the Brexit transition period ends on December 31. Bailey added that work on negative interest rates is still ongoing. “I don’t want us …

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• 11 December 2020 1:41 pm

  Turkish Lira Decreases After The Possibility The US Imposing Sanctions on Ankara

  

  The Turkish lira was revised on Friday after sources said the United States was preparing to impose sanctions on Turkey for its purchase of the Russian S-400 air defense system, in a move likely to worsen relations between the two NATO members. The lira was at 7.900 against the US …

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• 11 December 2020 1:05 pm

  Oil Continues to Rise on The Launch of Vaccination

  

  Oil rose today, Friday, to consolidate strong gains made overnight that saw Brent crude exceed $50 for the first time since March, as the implementation of coronavirus vaccination programs fueled hopes that demand for oil will rebound next year. Brent crude rose 30 cents, or 0.6%, to $50.55 a barrel, …

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• 11 December 2020 12:27 pm

  Nikkei Posts First Weekly Loss in 6 Weeks Due to Brexit And Virus Fears

  

  Japan’s Nikkei index fell on Friday, posting its first weekly loss in six weeks, as risk appetite waned due to the uncertainty surrounding Brexit, US stimulus and concerns about a spike in COVID-19 cases. The Nikkei fell 0.39% to close at 26,652.52 points, losing 0.37%for the week. But the broader …

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• 11 December 2020 12:34 am

  USD at Lowest Level Since April 2018

  

  The US Dollar (USD) declined on Thursday to its lowest level since April 2018, amid anticipation for a new stimulus package and news about the rollout of Coronavirus vaccines in the United States. The decline also comes after the European Central Bank (ECB) decided to maintain interest rates and expanded …

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• 11 December 2020 12:24 am

  Oil Closes Higher on Vaccine Optimism

  

  Oil prices rose on Thursday, supported by a positive investors’ sentiment regarding Coronavirus vaccines. The global benchmark, Brent crude futures rose above the $50 a barrel mark for the first time since March, adding $1.53, or 3.13%, to settle at $50.39 per barrel. Meanwhile, the US benchmark West Texas Intermediate …

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• 10 December 2020 10:43 pm

  Gold Settles Lower Following ECB Meeting

  

  Gold prices settled lower on Thursday, despite the decline of the US Dollar (USD), amid improved investors’ sentiment and anticipation for new Coronavirus vaccines and the outcomes of Brexit talks. The decline also comes following the European Central Bank’s (ECB) decision to expand its stimulus program and maintain interest rates. …

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