Data showed that European car sales rose slightly in September, the first increase this year, indicating a recovery in the auto sector in some European markets, as Coronavirus cases decreased. Statistics from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) in September showed that sales of new cars rose 1.1% Y-o-Y to …
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Market Analysis
October, 2020
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16 October 2020 11:39 am
Dollar Heading For a Weekly Gain as Recovery Faltered by The Pandemic
The yen rose and the dollar is heading to achieve its best weekly performance this month today, Friday, as the rise in cases of Coronavirus and the stalled progress towards providing American stimulus caused investors’ appetite for safe assets. In light of the application of new restrictions to combat the …
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16 October 2020 2:31 am
Oil Narrows Losses on US Inventory Data
Oil prices closed Thursday lower amid increased concerns for the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on the global demand recovery. Brent crude futures for December delivery decreased by 16 cents, or 0.4%, to settle at $43.16 per barrel. Meanwhile, the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures for …
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16 October 2020 2:29 am
US Oil Inventories Decline More than Expected
Crude oil inventories in the United States declined by 3.8 million barrels last week, according to data by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) on Thursday. The decline exceeds that expected by market experts of around 2.3 million barrels, and it comes after an increase of 500,000 barrels in the …
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16 October 2020 2:18 am
Gold Closes on Marginal Gains
Gold prices returned to gains on Thursday, amid increased demand for safe havens amid uncertainty. The rise in the yellow metal prices came despite the US Dollar’s (USD) gains. Gold futures for December delivery rose by $1.60, or 0.08%, and settled at $1,908.90 per ounce. Since the beginning of the …
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15 October 2020 11:57 pm
Fed’s Barkin: Labor Market Recovery Would Take Time
President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Thomas Barkin, said on Thursday that spending could increase due to higher confidence in the economy, but that it would take longer for the labor market to recover, Reuters reported. “You’ve got a lot of companies that have chosen, even though they’re …
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15 October 2020 11:20 pm
GBP/USD to Close Near Its Daily Low
The British Pound (GBP) declined against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, with the USD showing some strength across the board. Meanwhile, the GBP is impacted by Brexit uncertainty, as well as worries about the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and new lockdowns imposed by the British government. The …
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15 October 2020 11:12 pm
Fed’s Mary: More Stimulus is Needed for Recovery
President of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Mary Daly, said on Thursday that in order for the monetary policy objective of achieving economic recovery, extra stimulus by the government is needed, Reuters reported. “These two things need to come together or else we will have an incomplete solution,”
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15 October 2020 9:08 pm
Trump Hints at New Stimulus Package
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, said on Thursday that he could support a new stimulus package worth more than the $1.8 trillion he offered last week, which was rejected by the Democrats. This comes after the US Treasury Secretary, Steven Mnuchin, said he does not expect a …
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15 October 2020 8:41 pm
European Stocks Losses Exceed 2%
European stocks saw huge losses on Thursday, amid increasing concerns about the second wave of COVID-19 across the old continent. The Stoxx Europe 600 index closed lower by 2.10% at 362.83 points, its worst daily performance in more than three weeks. The German DAX index finished lower by about 2.5%, …
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15 October 2020 8:31 pm
Turkish Lira Hits New Record Low
The Turkish Lira (TRY) hit another record low on Thursday as the USD/TRY pair reached 7.95, getting close to an unprecedented level of 8. Ankara’s monetary policy has been heavily criticized as it is failing to stop the local currency’s wounds. USD/TRY is currently trading at 7.9323, up by 0.28% …
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15 October 2020 8:24 pm
ECB to Be Cautions with Expanding Bond Buying
The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected not to expand emergency stimulus despite the increasing number of Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, which is set to lead to renewed lockdowns. Nonetheless, the ECB is not expected to expand its bond purchases this month, according to a recent report by Bloomberg. It is …
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15 October 2020 7:32 pm
Lagarde: Eurozone Financial Risks on the Rise
President of the European Central Bank (ECB), Christine Lagarde, said on Thursday that financial stability risks are rising in the Eurozone due to an increase in debt levels, Reuters reported. “The euro area economy will continue to be supported by very accommodative monetary and fiscal policies along with an expected …
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