US MBA mortgage applications w.e. 15 January -1.9% vs +16.7% prior 0 (0)

Latest data from the Mortgage Bankers Association for the week ending 15 January 2021
–  +16.7%
– Market index 946.8 vs 965.2 prior
– Refinancing index 4,484.2 vs 4,706.3 prior
The drop in the overall market index comes from a larger decline in refinancing activity, meanwhile purchases surged higher once again as the housing market continues to keep more

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Cable takes another peek above 1.3700, can buyers break through this time? 0 (0)

GBP/USD touches its highest levels since May 2018
The pound is the standout performer on the session as cable climbs to a high of 1.3718 on the day, its highest levels since May 2018. The move here comes as the pound strengthens amid a breakdown in key technical support in EUR/GBP .

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Biden to revoke permit granted to Keystone XL oil pipeline later today 0 (0)

A statement released on Biden’s plan of actions ahead of his inauguration later in the day
In total, he will be signing 15 executive actions after the inauguration today but the above are among the notable ones laid out by the statement. Most of that has already been made known with the Keystone XL one having

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