The US Dollar (USD) is showing a weak performance during the first session of the week, despite the lack of major economic data. The United States continues to hold the highest number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases worldwide, with multiple record-high daily surges in recent weeks. The Dollar Index (DXY), …
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Market Analysis
July, 2020
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13 July 2020 9:43 pm
European Stocks Close Higher
Despite a record increase in COVID-19 cases worldwide on Monday, European stocks closed higher, supported by positive expectations regarding the development of a new vaccine for the spreading novel coronavirus. The pan-European STOXX 600 index added 1.06% or 3.88 points, as it closed at 370.71. In Paris, the CAC40 Index …
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13 July 2020 9:22 pm
New York Fed: Consumer Expectations Improving
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York June 2020 Survey of Consumer Expectations showed a continued gradual decline in pessimism about household financial conditions. Although consumers overall remain less optimistic about earnings growth, income growth, and job finding expectations compared to the pre-COVID-19 environment, some indicators showed considerable improvements in …
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13 July 2020 9:11 pm
Germany Doubtful of an EU Agreement on COVID-19 Fund
German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed doubts regarding whether members of the European Union will reach an agreement on the coronavirus recovery fund or not. An EU summit will discuss on July 17-18 the planned EUR 750 billion ($840 billion) economic stimulus package. The meeting will also discuss the next seven-year …
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13 July 2020 8:56 pm
New York Fed Plans Libor Rate Phaseout by end of 2021
The President of the New York Federal Reserve Bank, John Williams, reiterated plans to phase out the use of Libor rate by the end of 2021, Reuters reported. “It doesn’t matter whether you are a large global bank or a local company with a handful of employees, you need to …
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13 July 2020 8:05 pm
Goldman Sachs: Recovery Signs Too Early to Call
A recent note by Goldman Sachs said that the United States and global economies are showing signs of recovery, based on recent reading by the purchasing managers’ indices (PMIs). After reaching readings as low as 30s in April, the indices are hovering around the 5o reading, which signals expansion in …
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13 July 2020 7:42 pm
NYSE Opens Week Higher
Indices of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) opened higher on Monday, with the Nasdaq reaching yet another record high, with investors growing optimistic about a vaccine for the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The Dow Jones Industrial Average opened higher by 0.57% at 26,225, while the S&P 500 gained 0.63% …
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13 July 2020 7:41 pm
WHO Warns COVID-19 Could Get Worse and Worse
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned on Monday that the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may be getting worse around the world, with many countries failing to correctly respond to the situation and take the necessary preventive precautions. “Let me be blunt, too many countries are headed in the wrong …
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13 July 2020 6:10 pm
Bitcoin in a Marginal Range at $ 9,300
The cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, is moving in a limited range on Monday to settle near $ 9,300 for the fourth consecutive session and trades have fluctuated over the past four sessions between $ 9,050 and $ 9,350. The currency fell 0.13% on a daily basis and is currently trading near $ …
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13 July 2020 5:39 pm
Bailey: Seeing Signs of Recovery
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Monday that the country is experiencing signs of an economic recovery. However, there is still a long way to go and emphasized employment worries. These comments had little impact on market sentiment and performance of the Pound sterling. FTSE 100 in the …
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13 July 2020 5:06 pm
USD/JPY: To Daily High
The USD/JPY pair remained marginally moving below 107.00 during the Asian session but with the opening of the European session, it gained momentum and rose at the time of writing by 0.3% on a daily basis to 107.20. Risk-on sentiment remains the main driver for the pair on Monday, with …
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13 July 2020 4:53 pm
China’s Premier Li: Economy is Recovering
The Chinese economy is showing a steady recovery, but a difficult battle is still waiting, as the situation remains critical at home and abroad. China’s Premier Li Keqiang told the state media on Monday, as reported by Reuters. Quotes “We should strengthen our confidence in development, but the situation at …
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13 July 2020 3:51 pm
US Stocks to Open Higher
US Stock markets are poised to open higher, ignoring increasing cases of Covid-19 and optimism about the earning report of US companies. Goldman Sachs strategists have revised their forecasts for the 2020 earnings per share S&P 500 up to $ 115 from a previous 110, according to note released at …
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