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Market Analysis
September, 2020
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9 September 2020 3:36 pm
The Yen Rises on Concerns About Corona Vaccine and Technology Stocks
The Japanese yen rose due to growing concerns in financial markets on Wednesday, September 9, and after US technology stocks saw a sell-off the previous day and as a coronavirus vaccine faces delays. The US dollar was supported by a decline in the stock market prompted investors to sell riskier …
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9 September 2020 3:25 pm
Bank of Canada Rate Decision Preview
The Bank of Canada is widely expected to keep the interest rate unchanged at 0.25% at its meeting on Wednesday, with Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem recently indicating that the bank will not raise rates Until 2023. The Canadian dollar hit 1.2994, its highest against the US dollar on …
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9 September 2020 2:54 pm
Turkish Lira at a Record Low Below 7.49 Against US Dollar
The Turkish lira fell to a record level below 7.49 against the dollar, under the influence of growing risk aversion, which increased selling pressure in the world. The lira recorded a low level at 7.4920, bringing its losses against the US currency since the beginning of this year to about …
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9 September 2020 1:50 pm
European Shares Rise, AstraZeneca Plummet Due to Halting Coronavirus Vaccine Trials
European shares stabilized on Wednesday after falling sharply in the previous session, but sentiment was shaken by the suspension of AstraZeneca global trials of its Covid-19 vaccine. AstraZeneca shares fell 1.3% as it announced the suspension of large trials in its final stages on an experimental vaccine due to the …
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9 September 2020 1:29 pm
Japan Shares at Their Lowest Level in a Week And Half
Japanese stocks hit their lowest levels in more than a week on Wednesday, September 9th, in light of global risk aversion as heavy technology companies continued losses in the United States. The Nikkei index closed 1.04% lower at 2,3032.54 points, while the broader TOPIX index lost 0.96% to 1,605.40 points. …
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9 September 2020 12:18 pm
Gold Falling, Dollar Rise And Eyes on Banks
Gold prices fell on Wednesday, September 9th, as the dollar’s rally overshadowed the support caused by the decline in global stocks, while investors awaited monetary policy strategies from central banks this week. Spot gold fell 0.3% to 1925.97 dollars an ounce by 06:16 GMT. And gold in US futures fell …
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9 September 2020 11:32 am
Chinese CPI Fell 2.4% in August, in Line With Expectations
China’s CPI fell 2.4% in August on an annualized basis, in line with expectations. In addition, the producer price index registered a 2% decline, in line with expectations for the same period. It is reported that this decline came at the slowest annual pace since last March, indicating that the …
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9 September 2020 10:39 am
ECB Warns Banks Against Dividends
According to a Bloomberg survey of economists, the European Central Bank (ECB) will continue with its verbal intervention while keeping rates on hold this week. “The currency’s 10% jump since coronavirus lockdowns started in March makes ECB President Christine Lagarde’s job harder by putting downward pressure on inflation. Combined with …
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9 September 2020 10:28 am
FX Option Expiries For Sept 9 NY Cut
FX option expiries for Sept 9 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time, via DTCC, can be found below. – EUR/USD: EUR amounts 1.1800 717m1.1840 508m1.1925 773m – USD/JPY: USD amounts 105.40 450m105.45 520m105.50 426m106.25 533m106.50 841m – NZD/USD: NZD amounts 0.6550 203m0.6680 231m
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9 September 2020 1:02 am
NYSE Closes on Large Losses
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) closed lower on Tuesday with the correction wave continuing and tech stocks leading the decline. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by 632.42 points, or 2.25%, to close at 27,500.89 points. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 finished lower at 3,331.84 points, losing 95.12 points or …
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9 September 2020 12:53 am
US Treasury Yields Decline amid Higher Demand
US Treasury yields decreased on Tuesday amid a strong decline in the stock market, which increased demand for safe havens. Return on the 10-year Treasury note decreased by 3.8 basis points to 0.683%. The yield for the 30-year bond fell by 4.7 basis points to 1.421%. Meanwhile, the two-year bond …
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9 September 2020 12:06 am
Oil Finishes Below $40 per Barrel for First Time Since June
Oil prices declined on Tuesday to its lowest level since June, amid concerns about the global demand outlook, despite reports of some major producers planning further output cuts. Brent crude futures for November delivery plunged by $2.23, or 5.3%, to settle at $39.78 per barrel. Meanwhile, the West Texas Intermediate …
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