Latest data released by Eurostat – 13 August 2021
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Germany DAX hits fresh record high, clips the 16,000 mark
The rally in equities continues
European indices are up slightly on the session but have continued to build on gains little by little in August trading. The DAX has now moved up to touch the 16,000 level for the first time as record highs continue to be clocked in trading this week.
European indices are up slightly on the session but have continued to build on gains little by little in August trading. The DAX has now moved up to touch the 16,000 level for the first time as record highs continue to be clocked in trading this week.
Japan reportedly set to record more than 20,000 daily COVID-19 cases for the first time
NHK reports with the figure
That comes after the record daily cases seen in Tokyo earlier . The previous national record came about yesterday, seen at 18,953 daily cases. A look at how the latest virus wave has been playing out in Japan:
That comes after the record daily cases seen in Tokyo earlier . The previous national record came about yesterday, seen at 18,953 daily cases. A look at how the latest virus wave has been playing out in Japan:
ForexLive European FX news wrap: A case of the summer doldrums
Forex news from the European trading session – 12 August 2021
Headlines:
– ndemic progress
Markets:
– USD leads, AUD lags on the day
– European equities slightly higher; S&P 500 futures up 0.1%
Headlines:
– ndemic progress
Markets:
– USD leads, AUD lags on the day
– European equities slightly higher; S&P 500 futures up 0.1%
Treasury yields steady after brushing aside fall from US CPI data yesterday
10-year Treasury yields seen at 1.35% in European trading today
Treasury yields dipped after the yesterday, with 10-year yields falling to a low near 1.30% before bouncing back slightly and is recovering further to 1.35% today.
Treasury yields dipped after the yesterday, with 10-year yields falling to a low near 1.30% before bouncing back slightly and is recovering further to 1.35% today.
OPEC sees 2021, 2022 global oil demand growth forecasts unchanged in latest monthly report
OPEC releases its latest monthly report on the oil market
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Unless oil prices show further vulnerabilities to being hit by OPEC+ raising output and/or from delta variant concerns, the bloc may feel confident to stick with the current view.
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Unless oil prices show further vulnerabilities to being hit by OPEC+ raising output and/or from delta variant concerns, the bloc may feel confident to stick with the current view.
FX option expiries for 12 August 10am New York cut
A look at what is on the board for today
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There are big ones sandwiching the EUR/USD spot price at the moment, adding to the technical sandwich between 1.1700 and 1.1750.
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There are big ones sandwiching the EUR/USD spot price at the moment, adding to the technical sandwich between 1.1700 and 1.1750.
The summer doldrums are at play in Europe today
It has been a snoozefest of a session so far
Major currencies are keeping in narrow ranges and are still within 10 pips of one another on the day, as the mood couldn’t be more dull in European morning trade.
Major currencies are keeping in narrow ranges and are still within 10 pips of one another on the day, as the mood couldn’t be more dull in European morning trade.
US MBA mortgage applications w.e. 6 August +2.8% vs -1.7% prior
Latest data from the Mortgage Bankers Association for the week ending 6 August 2021
Oil slips as White House reportedly to call on OPEC+ to increase oil output
CNBC reports on the matter
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This is a bit of an outsized reaction in my view because let’s face the facts here. OPEC+ isn’t going to be listening to Biden when it comes to making these decisions.
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This is a bit of an outsized reaction in my view because let’s face the facts here. OPEC+ isn’t going to be listening to Biden when it comes to making these decisions.