Japan recorded its largest economic contraction in Q2 as the coronavirus pandemic crushed business and consumer spending, putting policymakers under pressure to take bolder action to prevent a deepening recession. Although the economy began to emerge from recession after easing the lockdown in late May, many analysts expect any rebound …
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Gold rebounded on Monday, reclaiming part of last week’s pullback as traders digested more conciliat…
U.S. Futures Edge Higher on Hopes for China Talks; Big Tech Earnings, Inflation Data in Focus
U.S. stock index futures rose Monday as signs of renewed U.S.–China dialogue buoyed risk sentiment a…
Bitcoin Extends Rebound as Softer U.S.–China Rhetoric Lifts Risk Appetite
Bitcoin advanced on Monday, building on a weekend bounce as cooler rhetoric around the U.S.–China tr…
Oil Extends Slide on China Demand Worries, Supply Risks, and Fading Geopolitical Premium
Crude prices fell for a third session on Monday, adding to last week’s losses as fragile demand sign…
Europe Opens Higher as Asia Rally Lifts Sentiment; Earnings Deluge Ahead
European equities started the week on the front foot, tracking gains in Asia and stabilizing after F…
China Q3 2025 growth beats forecasts but slows to one-year low as disinflation, trade risks bite
China’s economy expanded slightly faster than expected in the third quarter, even as momentum cooled…
Market weekly wrap: Government shutdown could have an end soon
Markets kicked off last week on a cautious note after President Donald Trump announced late Friday a…
Wall Street Bounces Back: Dow Surges as Trade Hopes and Fed Bets Lift Market Mood
After a turbulent week marked by financial sector jitters and political uncertainty, the Dow Jones I…
Gold Retreats from Record High as Trump Softens Stance on China
Gold’s meteoric rise hit a speed bump on Friday, slipping 2% from its all-time high after U.S. Presi…
Washington Stalemate Deepens: U.S. Government Shutdown Hits 17 Days With No End in Sight
The United States government shutdown entered its 17th day on Friday, making it the third-longest in…
Market Analysis
August, 2020
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17 August 2020 2:50 pm
German Central Bank: German Economy on Track For Rapid Growth During Summer
Germany’s central bank said on Monday that the German economy is poised for a rapid and broad recovery after an unprecedented contraction in peacetime in the spring, but a coronavirus vaccine may be necessary before a full recovery is possible, according to Reuters. “The clear and widespread recovery in macroeconomic …
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17 August 2020 1:59 pm
PBOC Sets Yuan Reference Rate at 6.9362
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has set the yuan reference rate at 6.9362 versus Friday’s fix at 6.9405
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17 August 2020 1:31 pm
PBOC Injects CNY700 B Through One-Year MLF at 2.95%
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) injected CNY700 billion via one-year medium-term lending (MLF) facility on Monday. The Chinese central bank issued the one-year MLF at 2.95%, unchanged from the previous operation. The PBOC kept the rates unchanged for the fourth straight month. USD/CNY is under pressure, looking to extend …
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17 August 2020 12:36 pm
Russian Ministry of Health: First Batch of Coronavirus Vaccine Was Produced
Russia said, Saturday, August 15, that it had produced the first batch of the Coronavirus vaccine after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that his country was the first in the world to approve a vaccine. Putin’s announcement on the vaccine on Tuesday was met with warnings from scientists and the …
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17 August 2020 11:50 am
The European Union Approves First Corona Vaccine Deal with AstraZeneca
The European Union has agreed to purchase 300 million doses of the Coronavirus vaccine for the pharmaceutical company “AstraZeneca” as soon as it becomes available, according to the Commission. The European Commission, which is negotiating on behalf of all 27 EU member states, said the deal includes an option to …
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17 August 2020 11:10 am
China is Stepping up US Oil Purchases Before Reviewing Trade Agreement
American and Chinese importers and dealers told Reuters that crude oil shipments from the United States to China will rise dramatically in the coming weeks, as the two largest economies in the world prepare to review an agreement signed in January after a long trade war. They said that Chinese …
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17 August 2020 10:35 am
FX Option Expiries For Aug 17 NY Cut
FX option expiries for Aug 17 NY cut at 10:00 Eastern Time, via DTCC, can be found below. – EUR/USD: EUR amounts 1.1900 937m – GBP/USD: GBP amounts 1.3090 623m – USD/JPY: USD amounts 105.50 534m105.65 624m 106.02 438m – NZD/USD: NZD amounts 0.6575 301m
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17 August 2020 9:02 am
Weekly Recap 10-14 AUG
Optimism regarding the development of a vaccine of Covid-19 continued to dominate the markets. Also, Democratic and Republican parties failed to reach an agreement on the second stimulus and financing package of Coronavirus. The US currency suffered heavy losses during last week’s, to record a decline for the eighth consecutive …
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15 August 2020 3:21 am
NYSE Ends Friday Mixed but Records Weekly Gains
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) showed a mostly negative performance on Friday, as weak economic data in the United States weighed on the stock market, amid concerns over a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.1%, while S&P 500 lost less than 0.1%, …
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15 August 2020 2:59 am
Kaplan Ok With Inflation Above 2%
President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Robert Kaplan, has expressed tolerance with the idea of the inflation rate going above the 2% target. “I would be willing to see inflation run moderately above 2% in the aftermath of periods where we’ve been running persistently below.”“I’m not making a …
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15 August 2020 2:06 am
Oil Prices Settle Lower but Record Weekly Gains
Oil prices settled lower on Friday, narrowing its weekly gains, amid concerns over the recovery of the demand and a second wave of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Brent crude futures for October delivery finished lower by 0.4% at $44.80 per barrel, but gained 0.9% for the week. Meanwhile, the West …
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15 August 2020 1:08 am
Review of U.S. and China Trade Deal Postponed
The review of trade deal between the United States and China, which was scheduled to take place on Saturday, has been delayed, Reuters first reported. However, the new date for the review has not been announced yet. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer recently expressed satisfaction regarding the trade agreement between …
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