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The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has set the yuan reference rate at 6.5320 versus Monday’s fix at 6.5362.
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1 May, 2026 11:41 am
Yen Wobbles After Tokyo’s Intervention Strike: Dollar Steadies as Iran War Reshapes Currency Battleground
Key Takeaways Yen reverses gains: USD/JPY rose 0.4% on Friday after plunging more than 2% in the pri…
1 May, 2026 11:05 am
Apple Smashes Records as iPhone 17 Frenzy Continues, but Cook Exit Casts Shadow Over $100B Buyback Boost
Key Takeaways Record-breaking quarter: Apple posted all-time records for total revenue and EPS, with…
1 May, 2026 10:33 am
Oil Holds Near 2022 Peaks: Iran Defiance and Trump’s Military Options Keep Crude on Edge
Key Takeaways Prices stay elevated: Brent crude futures for July rose 0.4% to $110.87/barrel; WTI fo…
1 May, 2026 1:33 am
BoJ Intervention: Identifying the Impact of Japan’s Unexpected Defense
Japan stunned global currency markets after authorities stepped into the foreign exchange market for…
1 May, 2026 12:20 am
Dollar Slides as Japan Steps In and Global Markets Reprice Risk
The US dollar came under heavy pressure on Thursday in a dramatic trading session shaped by weaker-t…
30 April, 2026 11:24 pm
Eric Trump’s $1 Million Bitcoin Claim Fuels Fresh Crypto Debate
Bitcoin is currently trading around the mid-$76,000 area, posting a modest daily gain of roughly 0.8…
30 April, 2026 11:14 pm
Cost Cuts Hold Volkswagen Afloat as China Slump Deepens
Volkswagen managed to steady its financial performance in the first quarter, leaning heavily on aggr…
30 April, 2026 10:07 pm
A Sound Decision: Powell Stays to Shield the Fed at a Critical Juncture
In a highly complex economic and political environment, Jerome Powell has chosen to remain on the Bo…
30 April, 2026 9:48 pm
Oil Shock Sends Markets Reeling as Iran War Fears Push Crude to Multi-Year Highs
Global oil markets erupted into fresh turmoil after reports emerged that Washington is reviewing new…
30 April, 2026 8:54 pm
Bank of England Holds Rates… but the Message Tilts Hawkish
The Bank of England kept interest rates unchanged at 3.75%, in a move that was widely expected but f…
Market Analysis
December, 2020
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8 December 2020 3:54 am
UK and EU Pushing for Post-Brexit Trade Deal
The British government and the European Union (EU) are holding what could be the latest round of talks to reach a trade agreement for the post-Brexit stage. Significant differences reportedly still remain, CNBC reported citing sources in the United Kingdom (UK). Disagreements are mainly within three issues, namely: fisheries, competition …
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8 December 2020 1:44 am
G7 Finance Ministers Call for Regulating Cryptocurrencies
The G7 Group is calling for regulating digital currencies, according to a statement by the U.S. Department of the Treasury on Monday, Reuters reported. This comes following a virtual meeting that gathered finance ministers and central bank governors from the group. The German Ministry of Finance issued another statement after …
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8 December 2020 1:07 am
Oil Finishes Lower Amid COVID-19 Fears
Oil prices closed lower on Monday, beginning the week with a negative performance, amid concerns about the rising number of Coronavirus cases in many countries. Lockdowns and the fear of more preventive measures are prompting concerns about the recovery of the demand for energy worldwide. Brent crude futures for February …
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8 December 2020 12:03 am
GBP/USD Recovers Some of its Earlier Losses
The British Pound (GBP) is showing a negative performance on Monday, however, it was able to cut its losses in half showing some recovery signs amid anticipation for what could be the latest round of trade talks between the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) about the post-Brexit …
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7 December 2020 11:15 pm
Gold Closes Higher as USD Declines
Gold prices rose on Monday, opening the week with a positive performance as the US Dollar (USD) declined near its lowest level since 2018. The rise of the yellow metal also comes amid renewed hopes for a new government stimulus package in the United States. Gold futures for February delivery …
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7 December 2020 9:33 pm
European Stocks Close Lower Awaiting Brexit Talks
European stocks opened the week with a negative performance, amid anticipation for the outcome of the Brexit trade talks. The STOXX Europe 600 index finished lower by 0.3%. Meanwhile, the UK’s FTSE100 rose marginally by 0.08%. The French index CAC40 leveled down by 0.64%, while the German index closed lower …
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7 December 2020 7:15 pm
Nasdaq Hits New All-Time High
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) opened the week on a mixed note, as the Nasdaq Composite index continued its positive performance and hit a new record high during Monday early trading. This comes amid renewed hopes for a new government stimulus package, as well as positive news about Coronavirus …
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7 December 2020 6:23 pm
US Dollar Near Its Lowest Level Since 2018
The US dollar index settled near its lowest level in two and a half years during trading on Monday after weak US jobs data. while the British pound fell as Britain and the European Union made a final attempt to reach a trade deal. In the US, jobs data on …
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7 December 2020 5:48 pm
UK PM Johnson’s spokesman: There Will be No Negotiations in 2021
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s spokesman told reporters on Monday that the UK is prepared to negotiate for as long as there is time and if they think a deal is possible, as reported by Reuters. “We will not extend the transition period, there will be no negotiations in 2021.” …
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7 December 2020 4:41 pm
EU’s Barnier: Negotiations to Continue Until Wednesday But no Further
The European Union’s chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, has told the members of European Parliament that negotiations on a post-Brexit deal could continue until Wednesday but no further, RTE Europe Editor Tonny Connelly said on Monday.
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7 December 2020 3:43 pm
Hopes For a Vaccine Raise Investor Sentiment
A survey reported that investor sentiment in the Eurozone rose more than expected in December, reaching its highest level since February, supporting expectations for an economic recovery thanks to the near availability of vaccines. Sentex Eurozone index rose to -2.7 from -10.0 in November. A Reuters poll had forecast a …
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7 December 2020 2:53 pm
UK: The Largest Annual Increase in UK Home Prices Since 2016
The monthly figures from Halifax Mortgage Lender showed UK home prices last month recorded their biggest annual increase since June 2016. Halifax said house prices increased 1.2% in November, and have risen 6.5% over the last five months, the largest increase since 2004.
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