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Mixed stock markets on the first trading day of 2021 - Monday Review, January 4

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Miguel A. Rodriguez
Miguel A. Rodriguez
05 January 2021
European benchmarks kicked off 2021 with a rally, while Wall Street ended lower

The US

Shares dropped significantly amid the upcoming runoff elections in Georgia and the ever-rising number of COVID-19 infections. USA30 fell 1.25%, while USA500 lost 1.48%. TECH100 traded 1.47% lower. Since October, the first two posted the most significant decreases while the latter had the biggest loss since December 9.

Crude oil added 1% to trade at $49 per barrel.

Gold ended the session at $1,931 per ounce.

 

Asia and Australia

Japan225 lost 0.4% after Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced that the government was considering a state of emergency in multiple prefectures and Tokyo after new cases of COVID-19 infections have been reported.

HongKong45 gained 0.92% after NYSE said it would no longer delist three Chinese telecom companies. 

Down under, Australia200 rose 1.41%.

USD/JPY traded at 102.80.

 

Europe

Europe50 gained 1.2% reaching the highest levels since February 2020. Germany30 went up 1.1%, while France40 added 1.3%.

Brent oil ended the session at $53 a barrel.

GBP/USD lost 0.8% and traded at 1.3556 after Prime Minister Boris Johnson imposed a third national lockdown, which is in force until mid-February to curb the latest strain of coronavirus.

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.