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The FOMC meeting in the coming week will not bring any change in the monetary policy. Economic activities have moderated since the December meeting, while resurgence in the coronavirus cases could hurt economic activities more seriously than previously expected. Yet, roll-out of more fiscal stimulus and positive vaccination progress suggest that policymakers might keep the
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Euro has surprisingly ended as the strongest one last week. While a rebound against Dollar was expected, the turnaround against commodity currency, in a risk-on week, was impressive. Though, as discussed below, the common currency still has a lot to prove. Sterling also overwhelmed New Zealand Dollar slightly and ended as second strongest. On the
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Closing changes for the main markets: S&P 500 down 12 points to 3841 (-0.3%) DJIA -0.6% Nasdaq +0.1% Russell 2000 +1.2% That’s a strange dynamic. It was neither tech nor large caps leading but small caps managed to clock a big gain. On the week: S&P 500 +1.2% DJIA 0.0% Nasdaq +3.3% Russell 2000 +2.1%
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Dollar rebounds broadly today following receding risk appetite. Investors are apparently paring their gains in stocks. Swiss Franc and Euro are the next strongest, followed by Yen. On the other hand, Australian Dollar and Sterling are the worst performing. In particular, the Pound was weighed down by sharp deterioration in manufacturing data. Over the week,
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The forex markets are reversing some of this week moves today, as stock investors are also taking some profits ahead of the weekend. Euro is the better performing so far, followed by Swiss Franc, Dollar and Yen. Meanwhile, Sterling and commodity currencies are the weaker ones. As for the week, Dollar is the weakest together
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Oil slipped on Thursday after industry data showed a surprise increase in U.S. crude inventories that revived pandemic-related demand concerns, but United States stimulus hopes limited the price downturn. Brent crude futures fell 47 cents, or 0.8%, to $55.61 a barrel by 1030 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell 43 cents, or
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Latest data released by INSEE – 21 January 2021 Prior 91 Manufacturing confidence 98 Prior 93; revised to 94 Services confidence 91 Prior 90 French business morale improved slightly with services confidence keeping steadier while industrial confidence jumped, brushing aside all the recent virus pessimism. That’s an encouraging start to the year in terms of
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