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Positive Vaccine News, Brexit, Weak US Dollar — What's Moving Global Markets Today?
Wednesday, December 30, 2020 - 5:11am | 709Major indices worldwide continue the year-end rally on Wednesday as the world progresses on the COVID-19 vaccine front. Moderna Inc (NASDAQ: MRNA) announced a worker vaccination plan late Tuesday, and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ: REGN) COVID-19 antibody...
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Expanded US Aid, Vaccine Deal, Brexit - What's Impacting Global Markets Today?
Tuesday, December 29, 2020 - 5:18am | 611As the U.S. House approves the $2,000 coronavirus aid checks on Monday, traders worldwide rejoice in the move leading to a global market rally. The Dow and the S&P 500 futures are up 0.49% each on the last check Tuesday. WTI crude futures are higher by 1.15% at $48.17, and gold...
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Global Markets Cheer As Trump Clears COVID-19 Stimulus Bill
Monday, December 28, 2020 - 5:20am | 608Major indices worldwide started the last Monday of the year on a positive note as outgoing President Donald Trump signed the $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill and battered for higher stimulus checks. The Dow and the S&P 500 futures are trading higher by 0.41% and 0.62%, respectively....
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Asia, Europe Markets Rise As Investors Look Beyond COVID-19 Concerns
Wednesday, December 23, 2020 - 5:22am | 608All major indices across Asia and Europe are higher on Wednesday as the concerns of new COVID-19 strains take a backseat. U.S. indices are pointing to a positive open today with the Dow futures up by 0.14% and the S&P 500 futures up 0.20%. WTI crude futures are down 0.87% to $46.61, while gold...
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Asia Slips On New COVID-19 Strain Concerns, Europe Recovers As US Congress Passes Stimulus Bill
Tuesday, December 22, 2020 - 5:13am | 712Major Asian indices are down on Tuesday and European indices are trading with caution as new COVID-19 strain concerns have led to lockdown measures and flight suspensions in many countries. In positive news for investors, the U.S. Congress has passed the $900 billion COVID-19...
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Global Markets Plunge As US Stimulus Deal Fails To Inspire Confidence, COVID-19 Cases Surge
Monday, December 21, 2020 - 5:28am | 628U.S. lawmakers agreeing to a $900 billion stimulus bill on Sunday is not helping the global markets, as surging COVID-19 infections, looming Brexit talks, and new virus strains weigh on investor sentiment. The Dow futures are down 0.44% and the S&P 500 futures are down...
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Global Markets Take A Breather On Resurging COVID-19 Infections, Brexit Fears
Friday, December 18, 2020 - 5:27am | 705Asian markets closed lower on Friday, owing to a spike in COVID-19 cases and U.S.-China tensions. European markets remain mixed in Friday's opening trade as the Brexit deal hits another speed bump. A surprise spike in unemployment claims in the last week and volatility...
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Global Markets Cheer Fed Support And US Stimulus Optimism, Dollar Weakens
Thursday, December 17, 2020 - 5:06am | 687Major indices worldwide are rising on Thursday, thanks to the Fed leaving interest rates unchanged and reiterating commitment to continue bond purchases. The U.S. COVID-19 relief package is also close to approval. The Dow futures are up by 0.49%, and the S&P 500 futures have gained 0....
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Global Markets Rise, Dollar Weakens On US Stimulus Optimism
Wednesday, December 16, 2020 - 4:55am | 640Wall Street saw gains on Tuesday as the U.S. is close to a bipartisan stimulus deal. The optimism is sweeping through Asia and European markets on Wednesday. The Dow futures are up by 0.02%, and the S&P 500 futures are trading higher by 0.05% on the last check Wednesday. Brent crude...
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Asia Slips, Europe Mixed On Tighter Curbs, Looming Lockdown Fears
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 - 5:08am | 683Surging virus cases and new lockdown fears are weighing on the global markets on Tuesday. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said that the state is on the path of a second full shutdown if the virus cases uptrend continues. The Dow and the S&P 500 futures are up by 0.30%, respectively,...
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Global Markets Rise, Dollar Weakens On Vaccine-Led Recovery
Monday, December 14, 2020 - 5:17am | 570Major indices worldwide on Monday have jumped in optimism as the world starts to approve vaccines and begin mass distribution. The Dow futures are trading higher by 0.68% and the S&P 500 futures are up by 0.50% on the last check Monday. Brent crude futures have advanced 1.44% to $50....
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Global Markets Slide On US-China Tensions, Brexit Concerns
Friday, December 11, 2020 - 5:18am | 549Major indices worldwide are trading in red on Friday, on COVID relief package delays, no-deal Brexit concerns, and souring U.S.-China relationship. The Dow futures are down by 0.30%, and the S&P 500 futures are trading lower by 0.37% on the last check Friday. Brent crude futures...
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Asia Slips, Europe Steady After Nasdaq's Fall, Stimulus Deadlock
Thursday, December 10, 2020 - 5:06am | 683Major worldwide indices shed on Thursday, taking cues from Nasdaq's record 2% fall since October on Wednesday and a stalemate on the upcoming stimulus bill. To top that, S&P Dow Jones Indices said on Thursday it would comply with the Trump administration's order and remove...
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Global Markets Rise After S&P 500 Hits Record Close
Wednesday, December 9, 2020 - 5:06am | 698Major indices worldwide are up on Wednesday, taking cues from S&P 500's record close above 3,700 for the first time. The Dow and the S&P 500 futures are up by 0.16% and 0.12%, respectively, on the last check Wednesday. Brent crude futures are trading higher by 0.51% to $49.09,...
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Global Markets Today: Asia, Europe Continue Downward Trajectory Over US COVID-19 Relief Bill Uncertainty
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 - 4:55am | 636The debate over the upcoming U.S. COVID-19 relief bill has become a sticking point for investors. The market doesn't like uncertainty, and global indices are reacting by declining. The Dow and the S&P500 futures are down by 0.32% each on the last check Tuesday. Brent crude...