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Market Analysis
January, 2021
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27 January 2021 12:55 pm
Gold Moving in a Limited Range as Focus Shifts to The US Fed
Gold trading recorded a limited range Wednesday, January 27, as traders in the market awaited the US Federal Reserve’s decision on monetary policy and developments related to a stimulus package to mitigate the repercussions of the Coronavirus in the largest economy in the world. This fell in spot gold transactions …
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27 January 2021 12:28 pm
Japan Shares Closed Higher as The IMF Boosted Earnings Forecast
Japanese stocks closed higher on Wednesday, January 27, thanks to hopes for better corporate results after the International Monetary Fund raised its global growth forecast, while Nitto Denko shares jumped after it revised its earnings outlook. The benchmark Nikkei index rose 0.31% to 28635.21 points, while the broader Topix index …
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27 January 2021 1:20 am
Bitcoin Continues to Dominate Investments in Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin accounted for the biggest share of investment inflows in cryptocurrencies since the beginning of the year, CoinTelegraph reported. The biggest digital currency in the world in terms of market capitalization, dominated 97% of inflows into cryptocurrencies in 2021, as shown by a recent report by CoinShares. Earlier this year, …
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27 January 2021 1:13 am
Oil Finishes Mixed on Coronavirus Fears and Output Disruptions
Oil prices closed Tuesday on a mixed note, amid continuous fears about the resurgence of the Coronavirus pandemic in many countries with concerns about the rollout and the efficacy of the vaccines. However, output disruptions continued to provide some support for crude prices. The global benchmark, Brent crude futures for …
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27 January 2021 1:08 am
Gold Maintains Downward Trend for Fourth Session in Row
Gold prices declined on Tuesday for the fourth consecutive session, despite the U.S. Dollar (USD) declining across the board, amid an improved risk appetite among investors and reduced demand for safe havens. Markets are anticipating the outcome of the United States Federal Reserve policy meeting, which concludes on Wednesday. The …
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27 January 2021 1:02 am
U.S. Housing Price Index Rises in November
The United States Housing Price Index rose by 1% last November, data by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) showed on Tuesday. On an annual basis, house prices increased by 11% between November 2019 and November 2020. October’s reading that showed a 1.5% increase remained unchanged.
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27 January 2021 12:10 am
Will the Biden Administration Continue the Trade War with China?
The Governor of Rhode Island, Gina Raimondo, who has been nominated by President of the United States Joe Biden to lead the U.S. Department of Commerce, has vowed to be tough against unfair trade practices from China. Speaking in testimony in front of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, Raimondo said …
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26 January 2021 11:39 pm
IMF Improves Outlook for Global Economy in 2021
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is now more optimistic about the recovery of the global economy, as shown by the latest World Economic Outlook released on Tuesday. The IMF sees the global economy growing by 5.5% in 2021, compared with its expectations in October of 5.2% growth. As for 2022, …
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26 January 2021 10:00 pm
European Stocks Rise After Two Declines
European stocks closed higher on Tuesday, following two consecutive declines, supported by a positive performance by major market sectors led by chemicals and financial sectors, as well as good financial results by a number of major listed companies. The rise of European stock markets also comes amid an overall improvement …
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26 January 2021 8:56 pm
USD Declines from Week-High as Risk Appetite Improves
The U.S. Dollar (USD) is declining across the board on Tuesday, as investors are seeking riskier currencies as assets amid an improvement in the risk appetite. Concerns about the problems facing the rollout of Coronavirus vaccines around the world as well as the rising number of new COVID-19 cases helped …
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26 January 2021 8:14 pm
Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index Declines in January
The Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index declined from 19 in December to 14 in January, data by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond showed on Tuesday. Despite the decline, the index remained in the expansion territory. Manufacturers reported lengthening vendor lead times, as this index rose to 39, its highest reading …
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26 January 2021 8:00 pm
U.S. Consumer Confidence Rises in January
Consumer confidence in the United States increased during in January, despite worries about the Coronavirus pandemic, data showed on Tuesday. The consumer confidence index by the Conference Board rose to a reading of 89.3 in January from 87.1 in December.
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