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Thursday, August 13th, today’s news—European markets opened in negative territory due to economic recovery pessimism, and ahead of the US jobless claims data. Negative OPEC report sent oil prices plunging, the US dollar and stock indices are once again weakening. The price of Brent oil is $45.27, WTI—$42.52. EUR/USD is …

Wednesday, August 12th, today’s news—S&P 500 is about to hit its all-time high, analysts say it could continue to move higher. Gold plunges as the dollar recovers, the UK's economy shrank by a record 20%, Tesla announced a 5-for-1 split. The price of Brent oil is $44.98, WTI—$44.98. EUR/USD is …

Tuesday, August 11th, today’s news—UK registers the heaviest job losses since 2009 due to the coronavirus. Markets of Asia, Europe and the US rise despite the escalating US–China tensions, oil prices continue to consolidate. The price of Brent oil is $45.43, WTI—$42.49. EUR/USD is at 1.1782, GBP/USD—1.3097, gold is $2,001.70 …

Monday, August 10th, today’s news—global markets rise amid the positive economic data from China. The US dollar is stronger, oil prices rise following the optimistic demand data from Saudi Arabia. The price of Brent oil is $44.95, WTI—$41.91. EUR/USD is at 1.1771, GBP/USD—1.3074, gold is $2,034.80 per ounce. Read the …

Friday, August 7th, today’s news—the US President Donald Trump issues ban on TikTik and WeChat in the country, plunging the stock prices of their parent companies and driving up the stock price of their American competitor, Facebook. EU markets are expected to go lower amid the escalating US-China tensions, while …

Thursday, August 6th, today’s news—Germany's factory orders soared 27.9%, but European markets are still mixed overall. The US dollar continues to weaken, while the pound sterling is supported by the Bank of England's decision to keep rates steady. The price of Brent oil is $44.95, WTI—$41.76. EUR/USD is at 1.1848, …

Wednesday, August 5th, today’s news—gold price consolidated above $2,000 amid weak dollar, silver is also rising. Dow Jones futures gained 160 points, the Fed is expected to pursue a policy of higher inflation. The price of Brent oil is $44.77, WTI—$42.02. EUR/USD is at 1.1809, GBP/USD—1.3070, gold is $2,035.35 per …

Tuesday, August 4th, today’s news—EU markets are down, British Petroleum cuts dividends for the first time since 2010, stock prices of Diageo and Bayer fall amid weak earnings reports. The US markets continue to rise led by tech corporations, while the dollar weakens, and Treasury yields fall. The price of …

Monday, August 3rd, today’s news—Spain's production activity rises following a strict, three-month lockdown. Oil prices fall amid the worries of oversupply as OPEC+ plans to wind back the output cuts. The price of Brent oil is $43.08, WTI—$39.75. EUR/USD is at 1.1778, GBP/USD—1.3106, gold is $1,979.55 per ounce. Read the …

Friday, July 31st, today’s news—US GDP in the second quarter drops by the record 32.9% on an annualized basis, dollar slumps, big tech futures rise. Europe is mixed: the euro had its best month in a decade, ECB plans to extend support until summer 2021, while biggest EU economies shrink …