27.06.2022
News of the day, Monday, June 27
The U.S. dollar fell slightly off its 20-year high of 105.79. The dollar index was down 0.35% at 103.608.
European stocks jumped to their two-week highs with the STOXX 600 index up 0.7%.
The rouble weakened today as Russia entered into a sovereign default zone. The Kremlin says that sanctions blocked the ability to send money to bondholders, accusing the West of forcing an artificial default.
The rouble slid 0.5% against the dollar but rebounded shortly after.
Oil prices edged down today as investors wait for any outcomes of the G7 meeting. Brent crude futures slid 8 cents, and WTI crude was down 24 cents.
Key quotes for today:
Brent — $109.33
WTI — $107.66
GBP/USD — 1.2307
EUR/USD — 1.0580
XAU/USD — $1840.20
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