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October, 2020

• 20 October 2020 2:55 pm

  The Eurozone Current Account Surplus widened in August

  

  Data from the European Central Bank showed on Tuesday that the current account surplus of the 19-nation eurozone widened to 19.9 billion dollars in August from 17 billion euros in July thanks to a higher trade surplus and a lower primary income deficit. In the 12 months to August, the …

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• 20 October 2020 1:38 pm

  Japan Shares Closed Lower on Caution About US Stimulus

  

  Japanese stocks closed lower on Tuesday, tracking down on Wall Street’s losses overnight, while investors are cautiously watching whether US projectors will be able to strike a deal on a stimulus package as the deadline approaches. The Nikkei index fell 0.44% to 2,3567.04 points at the close, while the broader …

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• 20 October 2020 12:32 pm

  Gold in a Narrow Range Due to Caution About US Stimulus

  

  Gold traded on Tuesday in a narrow range above $ 1900 an ounce, as caution prevailed ahead of a deadline for an agreement on a new US stimulus package to mitigate the repercussions of the Coronavirus and the presidential elections scheduled for next month. Gold fell 0.2% to 1,901.10 dollars …

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• 20 October 2020 1:23 am

  Wall Street Finish Lower Ahead of Stimulus Deadline

  

  The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) showed a fluctuating performance on Monday, before closing the first session of the week in losses, amid worries in Wall Street about the passing of a new stimulus package to support the economy against the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Speaker of the House of …

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• 20 October 2020 1:18 am

  Russian Central Bank to Hold Rates Steady

  

  The Central Bank of Russia is expected to maintain interest rates unchanged on Friday, according to a Reuters poll on Monday. The majority of participating analysts, 25 out of 29 believe the main rate will be kept unchanged at 4.25%. In September, the Russian Central Bank kept the key interest …

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• 20 October 2020 1:15 am

  Oil Prices Settle Lower on COVID-19 Concerns

  

  Oil prices declined on Monday, despite the OPEC+ reiterating commitment for output cuts, amid concerns about the impact of the second wave of the Coronavirus pandemic on the global demand. Brent crude futures for December delivery closed lower by 31 cents, or 0.7%, at $42.62 per barrel. Meanwhile, the West …

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• 19 October 2020 11:49 pm

  Gold Finishes Higher as USD Declines

  

  Gold prices rose on Monday, opening the week with a positive performance amid uncertainties that supported demand for safe havens. In addition, a decline by the US Dollar (USD) supported the gains of the yellow metal. Gold futures for December delivery closed higher by $5.30, or 0.3%, at $1,911.70 per …

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• 19 October 2020 10:24 pm

  Fed’s Clarida: Economic Recovery Will Need Time

  

  The Vice Chair of the United States Federal Reserve, Richard Clarida, said on Monday that the US economy is recovering from the COVID-19 crisis but would need more time to return to its levels prior to the pandemic. “While recovery since the spring collapse in economic activity has been robust, …

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• 19 October 2020 9:54 pm

  Turkey Expected to Hike Rates by 1.75%

  

  The Central Bank of Turkey is expected to raise its main interest rate by 175 basis points to 12% this week, according to a Reuters poll. Despite a surprise 2% increase in interest rates last month, the Turkish Lira (TRY) declined by 4% against the US Dollar (USD), continuing its …

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• 19 October 2020 9:20 pm

  Business Sentiment in Canada Improves in Q3

  

  Business sentiment in Canada improved during the third quarter (Q3) of 2020, as lockdown measures and preventive measurements against the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic were eased, according to data by the Bank of Canada (BoC). The BoC business outlook indicator slightly rose compared with Q2, but remained below its average, remaining …

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• 19 October 2020 8:55 pm

  GBP/USD Rises Despite Brexit Uncertainty

  

  The British Pound (GBP) rose on Monday, despite uncertainty surrounding trade talks between the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU), amid hopes for the two parties reaching an agreement before the end of the year. London does not plan to return to trade negotiations with the EU next …

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• 19 October 2020 8:46 pm

  European Stocks Erase Earlier Gains to Close in Red

  

  European stocks gave up earlier gains and closed Monday lower, amid uncertainty surrounding Brexit talks between the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU). The STOXX Europe 600 index closed lower by 0.3%, after rising earlier today by 0.8%. Meanwhile, the UK’s FTSE100 fell by 0.59%. Similarly, the French …

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• 19 October 2020 8:08 pm

  UK Not Planning Trade Talks with EU Next Year

  

  The United Kingdom (UK) does not plan to return to trade negotiations with the European Union (EU) next year, according to the Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s spokesman “We have been repeatedly clear that any agreement needs to be in place before the end of the transition period, and we will …

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