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Market Analysis
October, 2020
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16 October 2020 8:15 pm
US Retail Sales Surge in September
Retail sales in the United States increased last month, according to data by the Department of Commerce on Friday. The rise in September retail sales was the biggest in three months, exceeding market expectations. Retail sales grew by 1.9% on a monthly basis, after rising by 0.6% in August.
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16 October 2020 7:55 pm
Brexit Trade Talks Facing Tough Weeks Ahead
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), Boris Johnson, said on Friday that now is the time to be ready for a not reaching a trade deal with the European Union. This comes about 10 weeks before the end of the transition period, which was agreed with the Brexit …
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16 October 2020 7:05 pm
French Minister Supports Tariffs on American Imports
France’s Minister of Finance, Bruno Le Maire, said on Friday that he supports imposing European tariffs on imports from the United States, after the World Trade Organization (WTO) allowed the European Union the right to retaliate against the US subsidies for Boeing, Reuters reported. “The EU has the possibility to …
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16 October 2020 5:53 pm
US Retail Sales Rise by 1.9% in September
Retail Sales in the US rose by 1.9% on a monthly basis in September to $549.3 billion, the data published by the US Census Bureau showed on Friday. This reading followed August’s increase of 0.6% and came in better than the market expectation of 0.7%. “Nonstore retailers were up 23.8%from …
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16 October 2020 5:44 pm
U.S. Industrial Production Contracts by 0.6% in September
Industrial Production in the United States contracted by 0.6% on a monthly basis in September, the US Federal Reserve reported on Friday. This reading missed the market expectation for an expansion of 0.5% by a wide margin. Capacity utilization for the industrial sector decreased 0.5 percentage point in September to …
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16 October 2020 5:09 pm
Canada: Manufacturing Sales decline by 2%
Manufacturing Sales in Canada declined by 2% to $52.4 billion in August, the data published by Statistics Canada revealed on Friday. This reading followed July’s impressive increase of 7.2% and came in worse than the market expectation for a fall of 1.4%. “Excluding transportation equipment, manufacturing sales rose 1.1%,” Statistics …
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16 October 2020 4:35 pm
GBP/USD Steadies Above 1.2900 Mark, Flat-Lined Ahead of US Retail Sales
The pair was unable to capitalize on the rally and faced heavy selling near the 1.2960 area in response to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s comments regarding Brexit. Johnson said he would seek a no-deal Brexit unless there is a fundamental change in the EU approach. Johnson’s comments led to …
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16 October 2020 3:42 pm
Record Increase in Covid-19 Cases in Switzerland
Data from the Public Health Agency in Switzerland showed today, Friday, that the number of Coronavirus cases increased by 3105, in a new daily record increase. The agency recorded 74,422 confirmed cases in total in Switzerland and the neighboring principality of Liechtenstein. Five people also died from the virus, bringing …
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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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