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Market Analysis
October, 2020
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16 October 2020 3:27 pm
UK PM Johnson Calls Upon Business to Get Ready For Australia Deal
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday that it is now the time for the businesses in the UK to get ready for an Australia-type deal with the European Union. “Given the EU have refused to negotiate seriously, I have concluded we should get ready for an Australia-style deal,” …
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16 October 2020 2:47 pm
Oil Fell on Rising in Covid-19 Cases And Strong Dollar
Oil prices fell, as they were negatively affected by fears that a significant increase in the number of cases of Covid-19 in Europe and the United States was curbing demand in two of the largest fuel-consuming regions in the world, while the strength of the US dollar added more pressure …
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16 October 2020 2:31 pm
Nikkei Down With Sentiment Hit by Rising Covid-19 Cases in Europe
The Nikkei index fell in the Tokyo Stock Exchange today, Friday, as new restrictions to combat the Coronavirus in Europe weakened hopes for a rapid global economic recovery, but losses were limited after Fast Retail expected positive annual profits. The Nikkei index fell 0.41% to 23,410.63 points. The broader TOPIX …
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16 October 2020 1:18 pm
Gold on The Verge of Suffering a Weekly Loss
Gold fell today, Friday, and appears to be heading towards its first weekly loss in three weeks, while the dollar is holding on to its rally while providing more fiscal stimulus in the United States appears unlikely before the presidential election. Gold spot fell 0.2% to 1903.24 dollars an ounce …
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16 October 2020 12:48 pm
European Shares Heading For a Weekly Loss as Covid-19 Cases Soar
European stocks rose from a two-week low, but still heading towards a weekly loss after a sell-off marked by fear of a second wave of Covid-19 cases, uncertainty related to Brexit and doubts about more fiscal stimulus in the United States. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.7% after recording …
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16 October 2020 12:19 pm
European New Car Sales Fall by 1.1% in September
Data showed that European car sales rose slightly in September, the first increase this year, indicating a recovery in the auto sector in some European markets, as Coronavirus cases decreased. Statistics from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) in September showed that sales of new cars rose 1.1% Y-o-Y to …
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16 October 2020 11:39 am
Dollar Heading For a Weekly Gain as Recovery Faltered by The Pandemic
The yen rose and the dollar is heading to achieve its best weekly performance this month today, Friday, as the rise in cases of Coronavirus and the stalled progress towards providing American stimulus caused investors’ appetite for safe assets. In light of the application of new restrictions to combat the …
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16 October 2020 2:31 am
Oil Narrows Losses on US Inventory Data
Oil prices closed Thursday lower amid increased concerns for the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on the global demand recovery. Brent crude futures for December delivery decreased by 16 cents, or 0.4%, to settle at $43.16 per barrel. Meanwhile, the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures for …
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16 October 2020 2:29 am
US Oil Inventories Decline More than Expected
Crude oil inventories in the United States declined by 3.8 million barrels last week, according to data by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) on Thursday. The decline exceeds that expected by market experts of around 2.3 million barrels, and it comes after an increase of 500,000 barrels in the …
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16 October 2020 2:18 am
Gold Closes on Marginal Gains
Gold prices returned to gains on Thursday, amid increased demand for safe havens amid uncertainty. The rise in the yellow metal prices came despite the US Dollar’s (USD) gains. Gold futures for December delivery rose by $1.60, or 0.08%, and settled at $1,908.90 per ounce. Since the beginning of the …
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15 October 2020 11:57 pm
Fed’s Barkin: Labor Market Recovery Would Take Time
President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Thomas Barkin, said on Thursday that spending could increase due to higher confidence in the economy, but that it would take longer for the labor market to recover, Reuters reported. “You’ve got a lot of companies that have chosen, even though they’re …
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15 October 2020 11:20 pm
GBP/USD to Close Near Its Daily Low
The British Pound (GBP) declined against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, with the USD showing some strength across the board. Meanwhile, the GBP is impacted by Brexit uncertainty, as well as worries about the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and new lockdowns imposed by the British government. The …
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