Last week the US Dollar continued to soften as economic data and politics failed to provide a boost. In terms of economic data, US initial jobless claims increased for a second consecutive week possibly a sign that economic growth may be cooling or faltering.
Last week, the Euro pushed to the highest level seen against the US dollar since 2018 following the agreement between the EU 27 member states on how the Recovery Fund will operate. Leaders of 27 European Union countries reached a unanimous agreement on 750
Last week was a mixed week for sentiment, with many eyes on the downside due to concern of an increase in COVID-19 cases in the US - new cases growing to north of 60k a day with Florida reporting in excess of 15k a
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By Jamie Jemmeson ACSI, MSTA at Infinity International We have collected the views of over 40 financial institutions and distilled this, to articulate a single view of the high, low and mean forecasts for the next 12 months. It is fair to say, that
Last week it was a mixed week both in terms of data and sentiment. Starting with the downside, Covid-19 concerns and Chinese tensions increased. There was a rise in Covid-19 cases in several countries last week. The US recorded a record high of close
Last week the focus was firmly on the prospects of a second wave of COVID-19 in the US. Last Monday in New York City, restaurants resumed sit-down service with outdoor-only seating. However, on Thursday, the US reported a new record for daily COVID-19 cases,
Last week was a volatile one in markets. Equity markets continue to fluctuate amid signs of improving economic conditions as lockdown restrictions ease and concerns that Covid-19 cases are rising again in some countries. Two weeks ago, there was a sharp sell-off in equities
By Jamie Jemmeson ACSI, MSTA at Infinity International We have collected the views of over 40 financial institutions and distilled this, to articulate a single view of the high, low and mean forecasts for the next 12 months. It is fair to say, that
Sterling rallied last week despite the lack of progress in the UK/EU trade talks. The “risk on “tone took centre stage downplaying the negative sentiment surrounding the UK/EU trade talks. Equity markets surged with several markets up by more than 8% for the week.
