Canadian Dollar Hits Eight Week Low as Covid-19 Infections Surge
The Canadian dollar closed Friday’s trading at 1.3396 against the greenback, reflecting eight week low against the back drop of a strengthening dollar, mounting worries over a surge in worldwide Covid-19 infections and a decline in crude prices. Notably, Prime
Read MoreYen Declines as Japanese Flash Mfg. PMI Signals Further Economic Slowdown
The Japanese yen declined against the greenback yesterday following the report of worse than anticipated flash manufacturing PMI (purchasing managers’ index) data and indicated contraction of the sector. Notably, the flash manufacturing PMI data from the US was better than
Read MoreRussia Central Bank Maintains Benchmark Rate at 4.25% as Unemployment Soars to 8-yr High
The central bank of Russia maintained its benchmark interest rate at 4.25% Friday, freezing its monetary easing policy for the time being as inflation rises and the country stares at new sanctions. The central bank of Russia, however, hinted that
Read MoreUS Retail Sales Growth Eases in August
In spite of ending the federal stimulus program that boosted consumer spending, the US retail sales rose in August, reflecting the fourth consecutive monthly increase, extending a rebound that has persisted for a longer duration that anticipated by several economists.
Read MoreDollar Posts 2nd Straight Weekly Gain
The US dollar index inched down 0.1% to roughly 92.30 on Friday, but recorded a weekly gain of 0.6%, reflecting the first consecutive weekly gains since May. The greenback recorded a 28 month low of 92.144 on August 31, but
Read MoreJapan Core Machinery Orders Rebound 6.3% m-o-m in July
Japan’s machinery orders bounced back in July following a steep decline in the earlier month, a huge break for the Covid-19 afflicted economy but the forecast for capital outlay continued to be unclear due to volatile global business scenario. The
Read MoreRussian Ruble Falls to Near 5-Month Low
The Russian ruble lost nearly 1% to trade at about 76.12 against the greenback Monday, a level seen on April 21, pushed down by weak oil prices and geopolitical issues. The benchmark Brent crude fluctuated around 2-month low of $41.71
Read MorePound Posts Steep Decline on Brexit Concerns & Covid-19 Resurgence
The British pound traded at about $1.33 Friday, reflecting a decline of 0.5% from previous week, the largest since mid-June. The decline happened against the backdrop of worries about absence of any headway in Brexit discussions. Notably, EU’s negotiator Michel
Read MoreAustralia Succumbs to Covid-19, Posting First Recession in Three Decades
Australia’s trade surplus declined to A$4.61 billion in July, from A$8.15 billion in the earlier month and lower than Consensus estimate of A$5.40 billion. It was the smallest trade surplus since pre-pandemic February, against the backdrop of extended effect of
Read MoreUK Manufacturing Output Grows at Quickest Rate in Six Years
The euro dollar declined against the pound following the release of lower-than-anticipated Spanish and German manufacturing PMI data. The increase in the Italy unemployment rate also contributed to the weakness of the euro. The pound’s rally was also aided by
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