Gold is trading near the level of $ 1900 an ounce approaching the highest level recorded in 9 years and got support from the increasing demand for the yellow metal as a safe haven, the weakening of the US dollar and continued increase of corona cases in the United States …
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Dow Soars 426 Points as Investors Shift from Tech to Healthcare; Tesla Plunges Amid Trump-Musk Feud
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U.S. Stock Futures Pull Back Amid Trade and Fiscal Policy Uncertainty
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Market Analysis
July, 2020
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24 July 2020 2:55 pm
Wall Street Set to Open Lower
US markets are set to open lower and remain under pressure until headlines about the tension between the United States and China improves and Congress may make progress in the upcoming stimulus package. The market’s focus was on domestic consumption risks after jobless claims rose last week. Dow Jones futures …
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24 July 2020 1:55 pm
Eurozone PMI Expands in July
The Eurozone Manufacturing PMI arrived at 51.1 in July, compared to 50.0 expected, while the Eurozone Services Purchasing Managers’ Index reached 55.1 in July, compared to 51.0 expected. The Eurozone manufacturing sector witnessed an upturn this month, the latest manufacturing activity survey from IHS/Markit research showed on Friday. Eurozone manufacturing …
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24 July 2020 1:17 pm
French Business Activity Rebounded
Data from HIS Markit showed that French business activity rebounded much more than expected in July with a rebound in the post-lockdowns service sector gained momentum. IHS Markit reported that the preliminary PMI jumped to 57.6 from 51.7 in June, its highest level since January 2018. It came above analysts’ expectations …
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24 July 2020 12:22 pm
China Orders U.S. to Shut Chengdu Consulate
China ordered the United States to close its consulate in the city of Chengdu on Friday, in response to the US request to close the Chinese consulate in Houston with the deterioration of relations between the largest economies in the world. The Chengdu Consulate in southwest China’s Sichuan Province is …
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24 July 2020 11:24 am
Dollar Lower, Oil Higher
Oil prices rose on Friday on the weakness of the US dollar, although concerns about the increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases and tensions between the United States and China have capped price movements. The US dollar fell to a 22-month low on the US dollar index, which measures the strength …
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24 July 2020 11:12 am
Retail Sales Continue to Bounce Back in June
UK retail sales increased during last June, exceeding analyst expectations. Data released by Office for National Statistics showed on Friday that retail sales in Britain increased by 13.9% in June, compared to 12.3% in May. Analysts had expected that retail sales in the United Kingdom would rise by about 8.3% …
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24 July 2020 10:38 am
FX option expiries for July 24 NY cut
FX option expiries for July 24 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time, via DTCC, can be found below. – EUR/USD: EUR amounts 1.1500 916m
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24 July 2020 2:09 am
Daily Recap: Thursday, July 23, 2020
The US Dollar continued its downward performance against major rivals, with the DXY index currently down by 0.20% for the day at 94.80. Meanwhile, gold prices are on track to break the record for its highest level on record, while oil futures remain impacted by the increase in crude inventories …
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24 July 2020 1:41 am
Trump: Many Schools Could Reopen
President of the United States, Donald Trump, announced in a press briefing on Thursday that many schools across the US are ready to open again after months of closure as a preventive measure against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). “Given these considerations, we believe many school districts can now reopen safely, …
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24 July 2020 1:02 am
NYSE Ends Thursday in Red
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) settled lower on Thursday on the back of losses by tech shares and investors’ sentiment being negatively impacted by the recent unemployment data, with another surge in US jobless claims. The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index closed at 26,652.33, falling by 353.51 points or …
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24 July 2020 12:22 am
Question Marks about UK Trade Talks with EU, US
Talks for a trade agreement between the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) in the post-Brexit era are reportedly stalling or showing little progress. The two sides need to agree on fundamental principles first before negotiations can move forward. “We only have a few weeks left, and we …
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23 July 2020 11:56 pm
Oil Settles Lower by 2%
Oil prices declined on Thursday after recent data showed a surprise buildup in the US crude oil inventories, as well as natural gas supplies, prompting worries about the demand recovery as the number of COVID-19 cases increase. The US benchmark, West Texas Intermediate (WTI), crude futures for September delivery declined …
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