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Patchy growth data caused the markets to trade in a mixed fashion - Tuesday Review, April 13

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Miguel A. Rodriguez
Miguel A. Rodriguez
14 April 2021
Most stocks underperformed amid vaccine setback and economic data

The US

Wall Street was mixed on Tuesday as the authorities halted the Johnson & Johnson vaccine's use after some recipients reported rare blood clots. On the other hand, the earnings season just started. USA30 fell 0.1%, while USA500 rose 0.42% closing at a new record high. TECH100 was up 1.16%.

Crude oil gained 0.6% reaching $60.05 per barrel.

Gold traded 0.3% lower at $1,726.95 per ounce.

 

Asia and Australia

Markets were up as investors awaited the US' consumer price index for March to see signs of an economic recovery.

HongKong45 rose 1.44% after the city's administration announced ease of the restrictive measures for those fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Japan225 gained 1.04%.

Down under, Australia200 was up 0.01%.

 

Europe

Stocks traded in a mixed manner, focusing on the US inflation numbers and the UK's economic growth of 0.4%. The figures came below the 0.6% expected. Germany30 and France40 each gained 0.3%. UK100 dropped 0.2%.

Brent oil rose 0.7% to $63.69 a barrel.

EUR/USD traded 0.1% lower at 1.1902.

Sources: reuters.com, investing.com

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Miguel A. Rodriguez
Miguel A. Rodriguez
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Miguel worked for major financial institutions such as Banco Santander, and Banco Central-Hispano. He is a published author of currency trading books.