The dollar fell to its lowest level in a week against a basket of currencies on Thursday, August 13th, while analysts pointed out that the reasons for the weakness lie in the solid performance of the stock market and the failure of additional stimulus to the US economy. After losing …
Read More »Fed’s Rate Cut Countdown: Treasury Yields Hint at Cautious Easing Ahead
Treasury yields have shown mixed performance, reflecting market uncertainty. The 10-year Treasury yi…
Oil Prices Swing Between Geopolitical Tensions and U.S. Demand Concerns
Global oil prices edged higher on Friday, buoyed by renewed supply risks from Russia, but gains were…
AI Hype vs. Reality: Why Adobe’s Stock Fell Despite Beating Earnings
Adobe’s stock is taking a hit despite the company reporting better-than-expected quarterly res…
Why Did the Dow Retreat from Record Highs?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) retreated from its record-setting run, slipping below 46,000…
Euro Fights Back as US Consumer Confidence Retreats
The Euro is attempting to stabilize against the US Dollar, hovering around 1.1720 after a sharp dip.…
Could a Faltering UK Job Market Sink GBP?
The British Pound has been trading cautiously, held back by persistent concerns over the health of t…
Dollar Steadies Ahead of Fed Rate Decision After Mixed U.S. Data
The U.S. dollar edged slightly higher on Friday, pausing its recent slide as investors digested a co…
U.S. Stock Futures Edge Lower as Fed Rate Cut Bets Remain Firm Ahead of Michigan Survey
Futures Pull Back After Record Highs U.S. stock futures slipped slightly on Friday, consolidating af…
U.K. Economy Stalls in July, Keeping Pressure on the Bank of England
The U.K. economy flatlined in July, marking a sharp slowdown from the previous month’s expansion and…
European Stocks Edge Higher as Investors Weigh Growth, Inflation, and Oil Weakness
European equity markets posted modest gains on Friday, consolidating after a generally upbeat week, …
Market Analysis
August, 2020
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13 August 2020 4:27 pm
French Unemployment Rate Hits 37-Year Low
Data from the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies in France showed that unemployment in the country fell to its lowest level in 37 years during Q2, as a downward trend that continued for several years was exacerbated by the general isolation measures imposed to confront the Coronavirus, which …
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13 August 2020 3:09 pm
Facebook and Twitter Escalate War Against US Election Misinformation
Online social media platforms have escalated their war against misinformation about the US election. Facebook has created a center to help users with polling resources, and Twitter has expanded the rules against misinformation about the mail and early voting. The move comes at a time when social media networks on …
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13 August 2020 1:24 pm
Gold Rises on Increased Demand And Lower USD
Gold rose Thursday, August 13th, thanks to the dollar’s decline, to record further gains above the critical $ 1900 level, after a sharp retreat earlier in the week from its highest levels ever. By 07:08 GMT, spot gold increased 0.6% to $ 1929.13 an ounce, after falling below $ 1900 …
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13 August 2020 1:16 pm
IEA Sees Lower Oil Demand in 2020
The International Energy Agency has revised its oil demand forecast for 2020 by 8.1 million barrels per day, warning that reducing air travel due to the Coronavirus will reduce global oil demand. The Paris-based International Energy Agency lowered its forecast for 2020 by 140,000 bpd to 91.9 million bpd, the …
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13 August 2020 12:11 pm
European Stocks Falling Due to US Tariffs And Airbus dips
European stocks halted a four-day winning streak on Thursday, with the US government imposing tariffs on Airbus and a host of other European commodities unchanged, while trading in a group of blue-chip stocks after the right to distribute cash left the British FTSE100 index down. The European Stoxx600 index fell …
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13 August 2020 11:27 am
Oil Dropping After OPEC Report and US Inventories
Crude oil prices fell Thursday, August 13, after OPEC said it expects demand for its oil to decline more than expected, although US government data showed a decline in inventories, indicating that demand is returning despite the Coronavirus pandemic. Brent crude fell eight cents to $ 45.35 a barrel by …
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13 August 2020 10:44 am
Germany’s IFO: Companies See Business Return to Normalcy in 11 Months
According to the latest survey of businesses conducted by Germany’s influential IFO institute, the firms in Eurozone’s economic powerhouse expect business to return to normalcy in an average of 11 months from the coronavirus crisis. “For companies in the services sector, that number is even higher, at 11.7 months.” “The …
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13 August 2020 9:50 am
Gold Futures Rose During Asian Session
According to the COMEX, gold futures were traded in December at $ 1943.55 per ounce, up 0.28%. It previously traded at a session high $ 1952.65 an ounce. Gold may find points of support at $ 1874.20 and resistance at $ 2089.20. The dollar index, which measures the performance of …
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13 August 2020 9:17 am
FX Option Expiries For Aug 13 NY Cut
FX option expiries for Aug 13 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time, via DTCC, can be found below. – EUR/USD: EUR amounts 1.1650 518m1.1700 1.6bn1.1725 602m1.1760 589m1.1775 521m1.1825 634m – USD/JPY: USD amounts 105.50 1.0bn106.00 1.1bn106.70 888m107.00 850m107.20 651m107.30 378m – GBP/USD: GBP amounts 1.3000 750m – AUD/USD: AUD amounts 0.7100 1.2bn – …
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13 August 2020 2:09 am
Daily Recap: Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Wednesday saw the Dollar resuming losses, while gold and oil returned to gains after a brief correction. Meanwhile, stock markets were not impacted by a rise in demand for safe havens, showing strong performance, supported by positive news about a COVID-19 vaccine. Here is a look at today’s top stories. …
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13 August 2020 1:56 am
NYSE Finishes Wednesday with Huge Gains
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) closed higher on Wednesday, with the S&P500 index failing for the second consecutive day to close at a new record high after trading above its highest ever closing level. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 1.05% or around 290 points, while the the S&P …
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13 August 2020 1:34 am
DXY Closes Another Day in Losses
The Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the performance of the U.S. Dollar (USD) against a basket of six major currencies, continued its downward trend on Wednesday. DXY settled lower by 0.21% at 93.43, after moving throughout the day between 93.27 and 9.91 and closing Tuesday at 93.63. The absence of …
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