US Dollar Gains On Strong Job Additions in July, 10-Year Treasury Note Hovers Near 234 Year Low
The dollar index rose to 93.4 Friday after the US employment data indicated that the economy added better-than-anticipated jobs in July 2020. Furthermore, the demand for safe-haven assets rose on resumed strains between the US and China after President Donald
Read MoreLatin American Economies Continue to Struggle as Philippines Enters Recession
Data published by IHS Markit indicated that Brazil services PMI (purchasing managers’ index) increased to 42.50 in July, from 35.90 in the earlier month, reflecting fifth successive contraction against the backdrop of Covid-19 pandemic. Fresh orders declined for the fifth
Read MoreArgentine Peso Hits Historical Low As US Dollar Hovers Near 2-yr Low
The peso hit a historical low of $72.51 against the US dollar after the Argentine government stated that it had inked an agreement with three consortia of creditors to reorganize $65 billion worth sovereign debt. The government further stated that
Read MoreFitch Downwardly Revises US Rating Outlook to Negative
Rating agency Fitch has downwardly revised the US sovereign ratings outlook to negative from stable, while affirming the debt grade at AAA, mainly due to worsening state finances and lack of dependable fiscal strengthening strategy. These issues have been underscored
Read MoreSterling Hits 5-Month High after Fed Maintains Rate
The pound rallied against the greenback to trade at about 1.2985 Thursday, representing the highest level since March 9th, as the Federal Reserve maintained the fed funds rate as anticipated and cautioned that the Covid-19 issue will have a lingering
Read MoreRussian Ruble Declines to 10-Week Low as Country Grapples with Covid-19
The Russian ruble fell 1% to trade at 72.30 against the greenback today, mirroring the weakest exchange rate since May 19, as investors anticipate monetary policymakers at the US Fed meeting to reaffirm its dovish stance. A week before, the
Read MoreUS Reports 13-yr High Single Family Home Sales in June
The US dollar fell against the pound despite the report of near 13-year high home sales in June. Notably, the private sector output growth hit five year high in the UK. The GBP/USD rose from a low of 1.2718 to
Read MoreSouth Korea Economy Contracts 3.3% q-o-q in June, Enters Recession
The GDP of South Korea decreased 3.3% q-o-q in June, following a 1.3% drop in the earlier period, and worse than market anticipations for a 2.3% decline. For the first-time since 1933, the fourth-largest economy of Asia entered into a
Read MoreEuro Hits 4-Month High after EU Reaches Landmark Agreement on Covid-19 Recovery Package
European stocks gained ground today after the EU leaders agreed to a landmark agreement on €750 billion Covid-19 recovery package after five days of intense discussions. As per the package, the Commission will distribute €390 billion in the form of
Read MoreRussian Ruble Turns Weak as Unemployment Rate Soars to Four Month High
The Russian ruble lost ground against the greenback Friday after the report of highest unemployment rate in four months. The sharp decline in retail trade also aided the rubles decline against the greenback. But for the poor University of Michigan’s
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