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Equity markets continued to whipsaw. The equity index recovered from Tuesday's losses. This comes as news sources cite that the US and China were moving closer to an agreement. President Trump was also seen confirming that the trade talks…
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Investor sentiment was in check amid mixed signals on the trade front and the weak patch of US data. ISM manufacturing activity was weaker than expected. The ISM index fell to 48.1 from 48.3 in October. Meanwhile, President Trump once again…
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The US markets opened on Friday following the Thanksgiving bank holiday the day before. But trading was subdued as Friday was a short trading session. Investors were concerned about the impact of the US supporting the Hong Kong protests.…
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USDCAD Hangs on BoC, NFP The pair will be under the spotlight as major data come in from both sides. The Bank of Canada is expected to leave the interest rates unchanged. However, optimistic guidance could give the Canadian dollar firm…
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President Trump tweeted that a trade deal with China was close, leading to some optimism. Equity markets continued to maintain the gains, indicating that the markets are already discounting the news. The deadline for the next round of…
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The risk-off sentiment in the market was fueled by President Trump’s latest tweet. The US-China trade talks which seemed to have been progressing hit a roadblock. Trump tweeted that if China fails to make a deal, he would raise tariffs…
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The US dollar index was trading in the green on Tuesday. This comes a day after prices fell, snapping a five-day gain. Economic data from the United States was sparse. President Trump spoke late Tuesday at the Economic Club of New York.…
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Risk sentiment is rising as investors decipher the mixed signals on the US-China trade war. The US dollar index fell for the first time in six days while equity markets were poised for a decline after four consecutive sessions. The trade…
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The USD lost favor as the economic data on Friday saw a packed day. The ISM manufacturing PMI for October came in at 48.3, missing estimates of 49.0. This marks the third month of contraction in the manufacturing sector. The payrolls…
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