The unemployment claims in the US this week was of 258 thousand new claims, as expected.
Last week reported 268 thousand claims.
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Market News Briefing – December 6th 2016 14:30 (GMT+1)
The trade deficit of the United States in October grew sharply by 17.8% to 42.6 billion, compared with 36.2 billion in September.
Market News Briefing – December 1st 2016 15:00 (GMT+1)
The ISM index, which examines the US services sector rose in November to 53.2 points compared with the level of 51.9 points in October.
The figure was contrary to the estimates of economists who expected a small increase to 52.2 points more.
Market News Briefing – November 29th 2016 15:35 (GMT+1)
Case-Shiller index of housing prices in the US showed an increase of 5.1% in September versus September last year.
This is the index which covers the changes in real estate in 20 districts.
Market News Briefing – November 29th 2016 14:30 (GMT+1)
In the US GDP in the last quarter recorded a growth of 3.2% (annual respectively) compared to an expectations to increased by 3%.
Market News Briefing – November 25th 2016 11:45 (GMT+1)
The trading day in the US is expected to open with a slight increase in the stock indices, a direct continuation of the positive trend of the last few days.
The trading day will be shortened and will end at 18:00 UK time.
Market News Briefing – November 24th 2016 13:30 (GMT+1)
According to US media reports, OPEC officials has asked Russia to join the agreement being formulated to reduce oil production, and to undertake the download of 300 thousand barrels per day to its production levels.
Market News Briefing – November 24th 2016 12:30 (GMT+1)
The European Bank warns growing political uncertainty Island threatening the Euro zone.
According to a report published by the Bank under the leadership of Mario Draghi said that the uncertainty towards political decision coming in Europe (led by referendum in Italy and the French elections), along with a change in policy expected in the US, pose questions about the possibilities of growth and inflation in the countries in the European block, and lead to correct back in markets.
Market News Briefing – November 24th 2016 07:30 (GMT+1)
The trading on the US ended yesterday with a mixed trend.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed to a new peak.
Today there was no trading on Wall Street in honor of Thanksgiving.
Market News Briefing – November 23rd 2016 08:15 (GMT+1)
The Asian stock markets are rising as a result of optimism that the global economy is strong enough to withstand an interest rate increases in the US.
Hong Kong rising by 0.4% , Shanghai adds 0.2%, Singapore rising by 0.5%.
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