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Commodity Market: Gold heads for first gain in four weeks as US Dollar weakens to an over 31-month low due to US stimulus optimism

December 4, 2020 10:39 am
Spot Gold was mostly flat in Europe on Friday, but headed for its first gain in four weeks, as the US Dollar weakened to levels not seen since late April 2018 on growing optimism regarding US stimulus. Weaker dollar makes the yellow metal less expensive for international investors holding other currencies. “Upward momentum (in gold) […] Read more

Forex Market: AUD/USD trades not far from three-month highs supported by upbeat Australian GDP data, positive vaccine news

December 2, 2020 10:34 am
AUD/USD extended gains from the prior trading day on Wednesday and traded not far from Monday’s three-month high of 0.7408, as upbeat Australian GDP data as well as hopes of additional US economic stimulus and more positive headlines regarding coronavirus vaccines supported investor risk sentiment. A report by the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed earlier […] Read more

Apple shares gain the most in 2 1/2 weeks on Monday, stock upgraded to “Buy” at Loop Capital as firm cites strong 2021 sales outlook

December 1, 2020 9:04 am
Loop Capital has raised its rating on Apple Inc (AAPL) from “Hold” to “Buy”, while assigning a 12-month price target of $131, as the firm highlighted stronger iPhone build and shipment outlook. Apple shares closed higher for a fourth consecutive trading session on NASDAQ on Monday. It has also been the sharpest single-session gain since […] Read more

Forex Market: GBP/USD maintains ground above 1.3300 as a “crucial” week for a breakthrough in post-Brexit trade talks begins

November 30, 2020 11:06 am
Having climbed to highs not seen since early September last week, GBP/USD maintained ground above the 1.3300 mark in mid-European session on Monday, as market optimism that a post-Brexit trade deal between the UK and the EU may be secured continued to persist. According to Britain’s Environment Secretary George Eustice, this week is “crucial” for […] Read more

Amazon shares gain for a third straight session on Friday, front-line employees in the US to receive holiday bonuses costing Amazon over $500 million

November 30, 2020 9:26 am
Amazon.com Inc (AMZN) announced plans to spend over $500 million on one-time bonuses for its US front-line employees who are working during the busy holiday season amid the pandemic. Amazon shares closed higher for a third consecutive trading session on NASDAQ on Friday. The stock edged up 0.32% ($10.27) to $3,195.34, after touching an intraday […] Read more