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European stocks closed lower on Thursday, the last trading session of the year 2020 that was dominated by the Coronavirus pandemic. The STOXX Europe 600 index declined by 0.14% after a short trading session ahead of the New Year’s Holiday. The annual losses of the pan-European index have reached 3.8%. …
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18 March, 2026 12:51 am
Strong Recovery Restores Confidence in Bitcoin and Ignites Investor Appetite
Bitcoin has surged to a month-and-a-half high, sparking renewed optimism across the crypto world. Th…
17 March, 2026 11:50 pm
Markets Await Fed Decision Amid Rising Economic Uncertainty
Global financial markets are entering a tense waiting period as the Federal Reserve begins its two-d…
17 March, 2026 10:44 pm
Gold Pauses at the $5,000 Threshold as Oil Shock Shifts Market Attention
Gold prices hovered near the psychological $5,000 per ounce mark on Tuesday, struggling to extend th…
17 March, 2026 9:58 pm
Dollar Under Pressure as Global Tensions Rise, Markets Await Key Rate Decisions
The US dollar lost momentum for a second consecutive day as investors grew increasingly cautious ahe…
17 March, 2026 8:53 pm
Explainer: Defense Giants, Oil Titans, and Metal Kings Surge as the Iran Conflict Reshapes the Market
When the conflict with Iran erupted on February 28, 2026, the shockwaves were felt far beyond the Mi…
17 March, 2026 7:50 pm
Wall Street Opens Strong: Stocks Rally Amid Falling Bond Yields and Rising Oil Prices
U.S. stocks climbed on Tuesday, driven by signs of a slowing labor market and easing bond yields. Th…
17 March, 2026 6:43 pm
Pound Gains as Investors Watch Looming Fed and BoE Decisions
The British Pound rose on Tuesday, trading near 1.3350, as investors prepared for important central …
17 March, 2026 5:48 pm
Euro Climbs as Swiss Franc Pullback, Safe-Haven Bounce Fades, Traders Eye Central Bank Moves
The Euro gained ground against the Swiss Franc on Tuesday, with EUR/CHF edging higher to around 0.90…
17 March, 2026 4:43 pm
U.S. Futures Slip as Oil Surge and Hormuz Tensions Keep Markets on Edge
U.S. stock futures edged lower on Tuesday, pausing after a strong rally in the previous session, as …
17 March, 2026 2:27 pm
Dollar Edges Higher as Oil Surge and Hormuz Tensions Fuel Inflation Concerns
The U.S. dollar strengthened modestly on Tuesday, supported by elevated oil prices and ongoing geopo…
Market Analysis
December, 2020
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31 December 2020 6:45 pm
FTSE100 Sees Worst Year Since 2008
The benchmark index of the London Stock Exchange (LSE), FTSE100, declined by 1.5% to close the year at the level of 6,460 points. This means that annual losses for the index have reached 14%, registering its worst yearly performance since 2008. The last day of the year also marks the …
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31 December 2020 6:05 pm
US: Weekly Initial Jobless Claims Decline to 787K
There were 787,000 initial claims for unemployment benefits in the US during the week ending December 26, the data published by the US Department of Labor (DOL) revealed on Thursday. This reading followed the previous print of 806,000 and came in better than the estimate of 833,000.
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31 December 2020 5:32 pm
EU Commission Regrets US Decision to Extend Tariffs on EU products
The European Commission said on Thursday that it regrets the United States’ decision to extend tariffs to further European products, as reported by Reuters. “The US action disrupts negotiations to find a settlement to aircraft subsidy dispute,” the EU Commission further noted
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31 December 2020 5:29 pm
British Defense Minister: Army is Ready to Distribute 100,000 Doses of Vaccine Daily
British Defense Minister Ben Wallace said that the armed forces can distribute 100,000 doses of the vaccine against Covid-19 disease if required, which helps immunize millions of people threatened with infection before spring arrives. He added that he assigned 130 military planners and personnel to cooperate with the health authorities …
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31 December 2020 3:46 pm
The US Imposes Duties on Some European Goods on a Dispute With EU
The US government has said it will raise tariffs on certain EU products, including aircraft components and wine from France and Germany, at the latest turning point in a 16-year-old dispute over aircraft support between Washington and Brussels. In a statement, the US Trade Representative’s office said it was adding …
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31 December 2020 2:43 pm
European Stocks Declining And Heading to Close 2020 With Losses
European stocks fell Thursday, Dec. 31, as investors settle positions on the last day of trading this year while sentiment weakens due to widespread lockdown measures in Britain and news that the United States has raised tariffs on some EU products. Trading volumes are thin, in light of the absence …
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31 December 2020 2:01 pm
Oil on track to Decline 20% in 2020 Due to Isolation And Market Eyes on Further Stimulus
Global crude oil markets lost about a fifth of their value in 2020, as strict lockdown measures to combat the Coronavirus have crippled most of the global economy, but prices have rebounded strongly from their low levels as governments provide a stimulus. On Thursday, the last trading day in 2020, …
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31 December 2020 1:19 pm
Gold Prices Are on Track to Achieve Best Annual Performance in 10 Years
Gold prices, on Thursday, December 31, seem to be heading to achieve the best annual performance since 2010, even at a time when the yellow metal is under pressure due to the weak prospects of providing greater financial aid in order to stimulate the US economy and the recovery of …
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31 December 2020 12:35 pm
Turkey’s Trade Deficit Rises to $5 Billion in November
Data from the Turkish Statistics Institute showed that the country’s external trade deficit rose 153.5% year on year in November to $5.033 billion according to the general trade system. The institute said that Turkey’s exports fell 0.9% and imports rose 15.9% compared to November 2019. In the first eleven months …
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31 December 2020 12:34 pm
Asian Shares Mixed as Turbulent Year Ends
Asian stocks swung between gains and losses during the early hours of the last trading day of 2020. While Chinese stocks benefit from improved Manfuctring activity numbers in December and coronavirus vaccine news. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index of stocks outside Japan rose 0.43%. The Australian ASX 200 is down …
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31 December 2020 12:24 pm
Gasoline Prices in The US Hit a 9-month High as Refiners Continue to Cut Production
Gasoline prices in the United States hit a nine-month high, as drivers take to the roads in the holiday season, crude oil prices continue to rise and refiners continue to reduce fuel production due to weak profit margins. According to the American Automobile Federation, gasoline prices at gas stations exceeded …
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31 December 2020 12:21 pm
Chinese Manufacturing PMI Fell to 51.9 in December
The manufacturing PMI fell to 51.9 in December from 52.1 last November. The Chinese economy is expected to expand about 2% for the full year at the weakest pace in more than three decades. The official PMI showed that the new export orders sub-index stood at 51.3 in December, down …
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