The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) showed a mixed performance on Friday as data showed a decline in new jobs created by the U.S. economy, amid an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases across many states. Meanwhile, the market anticipates a second stimulus package that is being negotiated in …
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Gold Retreats from Record High as Trump Softens Stance on China
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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…
Euro Holds Firm as France Restores Political Calm, While UK Faces Fiscal Strain
The euro remained stable on Friday, supported by renewed political calm in France after recent tensi…
Bitcoin’s October Slump Fuels Hope for a Major Comeback
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Washington Moves to Ease Capital Rules for Small Banks in Bid to Boost Lending
U.S. regulators are preparing a proposal aimed at giving community banks more room to lend by easing…
Swiss Franc Rises as Global Trade Worries and Rate Cut Bets Pressure the US Dollar
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U.S. Futures Extend Losses as Regional Bank Worries and Geopolitical Tensions Weigh
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Oil Prices Slip as Trump–Putin Peace Talks Ease Supply Fears
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Bank of Japan Signals Continued Tightening Path Amid Global Uncertainty
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) reaffirmed its cautious yet tightening stance on Friday, as Deputy Governor …
Market Analysis
August, 2020
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8 August 2020 1:42 am
Oil Settles Below $45 a Barrel
Oil prices fell on Friday, reducing its weekly gains, amid an increased uncertainty about economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis and the subsequent recovery of the demand for crude oil. Brent crude futures settled lower by 69 cents or 1.5% at $44.40 per barrel, adding 2.5% for the week. Meanwhile, …
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8 August 2020 1:31 am
Gold Falls and Narrows Weekly Rise to 2%
Gold prices declined on Friday after rising for five consecutive sessions, as the U.S. Dollar (USD) showed strong recovery signs with a strong performance against major currencies. The yellow metal futures for December delivery declined by $41.40 or about 2% and closed at $2,028 per ounce, narrowing its weekly gains …
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8 August 2020 12:13 am
U.S. Oil Rigs Count Down for 14th Week
U.S. oil and natural gas rigs declined this week to a record low for the 14th consecutive week, Reuters reported. The rig count fell by four rigs to an all-time low of 247 rigs for the week ending on August 7, according to data by Baker Hughes. The number of …
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8 August 2020 12:05 am
European Stocks Register 2% Weekly Rise
European stocks closed higher on Friday, supported by recently released positive economic data and financial results. The STOXX Europe 600 index settled higher by 0.7%, up by 2% for the week. Meanwhile, DAX gained 0.66%, while FTSE100 and CAC40 added 0.09% each.
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7 August 2020 10:27 pm
UK and Japan Nearing Post-Brexit Trade Deal
The United Kingdom (UK) is near to reaching a trade agreement with Japan, as the two countries have reportedly reached substantial progress in negotiations for a bilateral post-Brexit trade deal. A preliminary agreement could be signed by the end of August, Reuters reported. “We agreed to accelerate talks with an …
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7 August 2020 10:04 pm
UK Could Reach Trade Deal with EU Next Month
The United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) could soon reach an agreement regarding their bilateral trade ties after the Brexit, according to the British Minister of Finance, Rishi Sunak, Reuters reported. A deal could be reached as early as September, according to Sunak. “We remain confident that it …
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7 August 2020 9:52 pm
RBA Expects Economy to Contract by 4% in 2020
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is not expecting the gross domestic product (GDP) to contract by more than 4% in 2020, before recovering by 6%. “We estimate that activity contracted severely in the June quarter of this year, but began to recover late in the quarter.” The central bank’s …
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7 August 2020 7:45 pm
Canada’s Ivey PMI Rises in July
The Canadian seasonally adjusted Ivey Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose in July to 68.5 from 58.2 in June, exceeding market expectations, Reuters reported. Data provides another signal for economic recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. This comes two months after the index registered a record low of 22.8 …
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7 August 2020 7:32 pm
Canada’s Unemployment Declines Below 11%
The unemployment rate in Canada fell to 10.9% in July, from 12.3%, as shown by official data on Friday. Market analysts were expecting an 11% unemployment rate, according to a recent Bloomberg survey. However, with the number of new jobs exceeding forecasts, unemployment declined more than expected.
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7 August 2020 7:30 pm
Canada’s Economy Adds 418.5K Jobs
The Canadian economy continued to add new jobs for the third consecutive month, after adding 418,500 jobs in July. Canada has now recovered more than half of the three million lost jobs due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Bloomberg reported. Hourly wages increased by 5.7% last month on an annual …
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7 August 2020 7:00 pm
U.S. Wholesale Inventories Decrease by 1.4% in June
Wholesale inventories in the United States declined by 1.4% in June, according to data by the U.S. Department of Commerce on Friday. Wholesale inventories were expected to decline by 2%, according to initial estimates after falling by 1.2% in May. Moreover, goods imports saw their biggest increase in more than …
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7 August 2020 5:25 pm
Breaking: Dollar Surges Amid Reports US to Sanction Hong Kong Leader Carrie Lam
The safe-haven dollar is rising across the board Amid Reports US to Sanction Hong Kong Leader Carrie Lam. The US administration is reportedly considering expanding its action against China, potentially sanctioning Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam. Bloomberg is reporting. Such a move would come after President Donald Trump signed an …
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