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Market Analysis
September, 2020
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11 September 2020 3:21 pm
European shares are stable amid mounting Brexit tension
European stocks stabilized after opening slightly lower, a day after the European Central Bank adopted a less monetary easing tone than expected regarding stimulus, while the growing possibility of a Brexit without an agreement weakened risk appetite. The pan-European STOXX 600 index settled and is heading towards closing the week …
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11 September 2020 2:17 pm
Euro Rallies as ECB Policymakers Calm Concerns
The euro rose slightly as traders indicated the calm approach of policymakers in the European Central Bank regarding the recent rise of the euro, while the Norwegian krone rose on official expectations that the current economic contraction will be less than expected. After a press conference on Thursday in which …
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11 September 2020 12:09 pm
Nikkei Index Profit as Coronavirus Fears Recede in Tokyo
Japanese stocks rose to the highest level in a week, following the rise in US futures, after the capital, Tokyo, reduced the level of the Coronavirus warning by one degree from its highest levels, as infections continued to decline. The benchmark Nikkei index rose 0.74% to 23,406.49 points. For the …
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11 September 2020 11:23 am
Britain’s Economy Grew 6.6% in July Amid Continuing Gradual Recovery
The UK economy grew 6.6% in July on a monthly basis in an effort to recover from the sharp downturn caused by the general lockdown caused by the Corona pandemic, according to data from the British National Statistics Office. The expected growth (gross domestic product) for July was largely in …
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11 September 2020 11:21 am
US CPI to rise to 1.4% YoY in August
Analysts at Scotiabank offer a sneak peek at what to expect from Friday’s US Consumer Price Index (CPI) release. Key quotes “Headline inflation is forecast to rise from 1% YoY in July to 1.4% principally due to forecast month-ago gains in core CPI combined with a mild assist from gasoline …
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11 September 2020 12:54 am
US Treasury Yields Decline Amid Rising Demand
US Treasury yields decreased on Thursday amid increased investors’ interest and fluctuations performance by the US Dollar (USD). The benchmark 10-year Treasury note yields declined by 1.9 basis points to 0.684%. Return on the 30-year bond yield fell by 2.2 basis points to 1.435%. Yields remained nearly unchanged on the …
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11 September 2020 12:44 am
Wall Street Fails to Maintain Rebound
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) closed lower on Thursday as tech stocks failed to maintain its earlier rebound. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by about 406 points, or 1.5%, to close at 27,534.58 points, after rising earlier by around 230 points. The S&P 500 plunged by around 60 …
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11 September 2020 12:16 am
DXY Reverses Earlier Losses
The US Dollar (USD) recovered from its earlier losses on Thursday, which were mostly on the back of pressures by the rising Euro after the European Central Bank maintained interest rates. The Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the performance of the USD against a basket of six major international currencies, …
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11 September 2020 12:07 am
Oil Prices Decline Maintaining $40 Level
Oil prices finished lower on Thursday after data showed a rise in US crude inventories, amid concerns about the outlook for global demand recovery. Brent crude futures for November delivery declined by 73 cents, or 1.8%, and closed at $40.06 per barrel. Meanwhile, the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures …
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10 September 2020 11:48 pm
Gold Closes Higher as USD Declines
Gold prices rose on Thursday for the third consecutive session as the US Dollar (USD) continued to decline amid the appreciation of the Euro after the European Central Bank maintained interest rates unchanged. Gold futures for December delivery increased by $9.40, or 0.5%, and settled at $1,964.30 per ounce. Meanwhile, …
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10 September 2020 11:18 pm
Lagarde’s Top Comments in after ECB Meeting
“The Governing Council discussed the appreciation of the euro, but as you know we don’t target the exchange rate.”“The incoming data since our last monetary policy meeting in July suggest a strong rebound in activity broadly in line with previous expectations.”“Euro-area domestic demand has recorded a significant recovery from low …
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10 September 2020 10:11 pm
European Stocks Finish Lower After ECB Statement
European stocks closed lower on Thursday after the European Central Bank (ECB) decided to maintain interest rates unchanged amid recession fears. The Stoxx Europe 600 declined by 0.59% to close at the level of 367.48 points. Meanwhile, the UK’s FTSE100 finished lower by 0.16%. The French CAC40 and the German …
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