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Weekly data on claims in the U.S. have somewhat dispelled the pessimism. The number of initial claims for benefits for the week ending August 1st fell to 1186K, better than the 1435K the week earlier and expectations of 1410K. The.

The U.S. stock market continues its rally despite disappointing job numbers. After sharp rebounds in May and June, the U.S. labor market showed signs of slowing in July. According to the ADP National Employment report, private-sector employment increased by only.

U.S. futures turned lower alongside European stocks before jobs data and word on the latest American stimulus package. Gold pushed further above $2,000 an ounce for a third day before news on whether the U.S. will approve another trillion-dollar aid.

The Bitcoin (BTC) price perked up on Aug. 5, rallying from $11,090 to $11,784 before briefly retracing to the $11,650 area as the daily close approached. Currently, the price trades near the $11,500 support after bulls were unable to tackle.

On Wednesday, Oil was able to break through its resistance line. Brent Crude rose to $46.30, returning to levels before OPEC+ broke. The market hasn’t dared to make this symbolic move for a long time, having spent July in a.

Ahead of the release of new unemployment data, U.S. treasury yields have fallen. Stock market investors appear to be seeking safety in the short-term. Economists and strategists anticipated a sharp downturn in U.S. GDP. The economy contracted 32.9% annually in.

China’s economic growth indicators are lopsided, pointing to possible downside risks for the country in the second half of 2020 as it tries to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, an analyst said Thursday. “On Covid, the Chinese deserve a lot.

The Bank of England on Thursday held interest rates steady and maintained its existing level of asset purchases, but warned it is anticipating a slower economic recovery from the coronavirus crisis. All members of the Monetary Policy Committee voted to.

Bitcoin (BTC) is seeing a surge in interest this summer, as consumer awareness is reflected in unique network entities hitting more than two-year highs. Unique entity growth mirrors 2017 bull runMore unique entities are joining the Bitcoin network as activity.

Sony shares are sitting at their highest level since June 2001, despite a dip on Wednesday. Analysts say there could be further upside in the next year as Sony prepares to launch the flagship PlayStation 5 games console. The Japanese.

Monthly data from ADP showed an uptick in employment in July by 0.167M, compared to the expected 1.2M. In the previous two months, this figure recorded a rise of 4.3M and 3.3M after the collapse of 19.4M in April. The.

The dollar’s wide sale continues. Except for Crude oil, the American currency gives up its positions against a wide range of assets. Gold surpassed the price of $2000 per troy ounce for the first time in history, Nasdaq100 closed on.