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Markets traded mixedly amid key economic readings - Thursday Review, January 14

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Miguel A. Rodriguez
Miguel A. Rodriguez
15 January 2021
Essential economic readings and Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus were in focus

The US

Markets chose to focus on the five-month high unemployment claims, even though Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell stressed that the bank would continue to keep the monetary spigot open. USA30 lost 0.36%, while USA500 traded 0.31% lower. TECH100 was down 0.12%.

Crude oil lost 0.7%, trading at $52.55 per barrel.

Gold traded 0.7% lower at $1,841.95 per ounce.

 

Asia and Australia

HongKong45 was up 0.21%, Japan225 added 1.45%, while Down under, Australia200 gained 0.48%. 

The rest of the markets focused on the $1.9 trillion fiscal stimulus unveiled by President-elect Joe Biden. 

 

Europe

The economic readings turned out to be not as dramatic as expected, showing that the pandemic did not have the forecasted impact on the markets. Germany30 and UK100 each closed 0.4% higher. France40 rose 0.3%.

Brent oil fell 0.8% to $55.63 a barrel.

EUR/USD lost 0.1% trading at 1.2155.

 Sources: reuters.com, investing.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.