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Market Analysis
December, 2020
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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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10 December 2020 10:27 pm
Airbnb to Double Share Price in IPO
Airbnb is expected to double its share price in its initial public offering (IPO) debut on Thursday, CNBC reported. Shares, priced at $68 on Wednesday, are now forecast to go as high as $155.5 when the stock starts trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). This will raise the …
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10 December 2020 10:23 pm
Lagarde: Economy to Operate Normally by End of 2021
The President of the European Central Bank (ECB), Christine Lagarde, said on Thursday that the decision to extend the ECB stimulus program comes as the Eurozone is expected to achieve herd immunity from the Coronavirus, helping the economy operate normally, by the end of 2021, the Guardian reported. “We have …
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10 December 2020 10:00 pm
AUD/USD Rises to Highest Level in Two and Half Years
The Australian Dollar (AUD) rose on Thursday against its US counterpart (USD) to reach its highest level since June of 2018. The AUD/USD pair is trading higher for the day by around 1.1% at 0.7528. The pair has been moving throughout the day in a range between 0.7427 and 0.7533, …
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10 December 2020 9:52 pm
Mnuchin to Recommend Selling $700m Loan to Successor
The United States Treasury Secretary, Steven Mnuchin, said on Thursday that he will recommend to the next administration to consider selling the $700 million emergency government loan to YRC Worldwide at a profit. “We’ve been fortunate that the economy recovered, and that the equity is doing well and I am …
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