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A day of extremes for global markets - Thursday Review, September 3

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Miguel A. Rodriguez
Miguel A. Rodriguez
14 September 2020
The new French stimulus package made European markets close higher

The US

The benchmarks ended the day in the red territory, losses being driven by a drop of tech stocks. The #FAANG members lost up to 8% each, as it was the case of Apple. USA30 fell 2.78%. USA500 was down 3.46%, and TECH100 slumped 4.96%. 

Gold lost 0.4% trading at $1,937.80 per ounce. 

Oil traded 2.1% lower at $40.62 per barrel, while Brent Oil fell 2.2% to $43.45. 


Asia and Australia

The indices traded in both directions, as data readings showed growth in the service sector. On the other hand, the US announced that the Chinese diplomats would need the State Department's approval before visiting US universities' campuses or holding cultural gatherings with more than 50 people.

HongKong45 fell 0.7%.

Japan225 and Australia200 gained 0.9% each. 

USD/JPY ended the day at 106.25.


Europe

The news of a stimulus package released in France made investors gain some hope. Moreover, the German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced that the debt limit would be suspended for another year. France40 was up 1.8%. Europe50 added 1.7%, while Germany30 closed up 1.6%.

EUR/USD reported a loss of 0.14% to 1.1837.

EUR/GBP gained 0.54% to 0.8924. 

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Sources: investing.com, seekingalpha.com, reuters.com


This information/research prepared by Miguel A. Rodriguez does not take into account the specific investment objectives, financial situation, or particular needs of any particular person. The research analyst primarily responsible for the content of this research report, in part or in whole, certifies that the views about the companies and their securities expressed in this report accurately reflect his/her personal views and consequently any person acting on it does so entirely at their own risk.The research provided does not constitute the views of KW Investments Ltd nor is it an invitation to invest with KW Investments Ltd. The research analyst also certifies that no part of his/her compensation was, is, or will be, directly, or indirectly, related to specific recommendations or views expressed in this report.The research analyst in not employed by KW Investments Ltd. You are encouraged to seek advice from an independent financial adviser regarding the suitability of the investment, under a separate engagement, as you deem fit that conforms to your specific investment objectives, financial situation, or particular financial needs before making a commitment to invest. The laws of the Republic of Seychelles shall govern any claim relating to or arising from the contents of the information/ research provided. 

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Miguel A. Rodriguez
Miguel A. Rodriguez
Financial Writer

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